Join artist & author Briana Corr Scott for a drawing workshop on Sable Island!
Highlights
LOCATION: SABLE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK RESERVE
DATE: AUGUST 23rd & SEPTEMBER 20th, 2025
DURATION: 1 DAY
LOCAL HOSTS:
& GEORDIE MOTT
ACTIVITIES: HIKING, DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPHY
PHYSICAL RATING: MEDIUM
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 5
TRANSPORT: PLANE
COST: $2949 CAD + HST
About this Tour
Join Nova Scotia artist and author Briana Corr Scott as she returns to host a drawing workshop on the remote location of Sable Island National Park Reserve. Get out in the wild to draw and paint the wild horses and seals plein air, set in the beautiful landscape of this incredible ribbon of sand in the North Atlantic. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newcomer to the canvas, this experience is tailored to help you create incredible artwork and memories of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
After a scenic plane flight over the colourful fall foliage of Nova Scotia’s coastline, we’ll touch down on the white sand on the south beach of Sable Island. We’ll then spend the next eight hours with Briana exploring and sketching wildlife, landscapes and history of Sable Island and expressing what you see on paper.
With Briana as your teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to refine your skills and learn techniques and tricks for drawing in nature, while learning how the act of drawing helps strengthen your travel memories of a place. Throughout the adventure we will stop, sit and draw for 30 minutes at a time at diverse locations so you have ample time to unleash your creativity.
Share your work at the end of the day with a group show-and-tell for feedback. After the tour, everyone receives a custom Sable Island gift pack from Briana and Picture Perfect Tours. Plus your photo guide with Picture Perfect Tours will share their professional photographs with you so you can continue your artistic renderings of Sable from home.
Book today to discover the rich history and unique magic of Sable Island, while creating endless memories through your artwork.
Full-day, guided tour of Sable Island National Park Reserve with Picture Perfect Tours. The island’s history, from its use as a lifesaving station to its current role in scientific research adds an element of human interest to the natural splendour.
Our experienced guide takes care of all trip details and ensures you and the wildlife stay safe as you experience this amazing island. Park fees and welcome orientation of Sable Island with Parks Canada staff are also included.
Prior to the adventure you will get a chance to meet with Briana one-on-one to go over a list of materials to bring, she will share some tips for sketching outdoors, offer insights on what to expect, and she can learn about what your goals are for the trip so she can help you achieve those.
Briana has created a series of exclusive drawing videos that you’ll have access to before the trip so you can watch and practice at your own pace.
Return airplane and shuttle transportation. Pick up and drop off in downtown Halifax with Picture Perfect Tours. Enjoy a round-trip plane flight with Sable Aviation from Halifax Stanfield International Airport over the coast of Nova Scotia.
Get a custom gift pack from Briana and downloadable images of your adventure to Sable Island from Picture Perfect Tours!
Good to Know:
This two-day travel window is due to the unpredictable island weather and landing conditions. Guests must also be available for both days of our travel window.
This trip has a maximum group size of 5 guests to ensure personalized attention.
Book two or more seats and save $200 per person.
Private group tours with additional discounts offered subject to availability.
Please expect to walk/hike approximately 8 km in soft sand. Depending on where we locate wildlife, we may travel anywhere from 6 km to 10km.
Dress in layers and comfortable, active clothing for the time of year and weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots for walking in sand.
Bring your favourite packable lunch/snacks and a water bottle. There is potable water on the island to refill. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also necessary.
Don’t forget your camera!
Itinerary:
07:00 – Downtown Halifax pickup for airport transfer
Briana Corr Scott is an illustrator & author based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She tells stories about the beauty of the natural world with hand-painted botanical illustrations, surface patterns, paper doll kits and picture books. Briana’s picture books blend the art she makes with the stories and poems that she writes while walking in nature. Her first and second picture books, “She Dreams of Sable Island,” and “The Book of Selkie” were published by Nimbus Publishing Ltd. Her latest book, “Wildflower”, was released in April 2021.
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