Sable Island Tour

Feel the thrill of exploring one of the most remote places on Earth. Expansive dunes, wild horses and the world’s largest grey seal colony await this once-in-a-lifetime experience on Sable Island National Park Reserve.

Get your camera ready for an exclusive one-day adventure to an island located 300 km offshore of Nova Scotia in the Atlantic Ocean. Landing on the island, we’ll be welcomed by Parks Canada staff for a brief orientation on how to keep safe on the island.

We then guide your group between the sand dunes to discover wild horses, the world’s largest colony of grey seals, unique bird species, and archaeological treasures from centuries of habitation, that are revealed by the shifting dunes.

Before and during the trip our photo guide will provide photo tips and instructions to help you capture the wild horses and landscape of Sable Island. They will also be shooting photos of our experience from arrival to departure and we’ll have digital images for you to download after the journey to remember and share this once-in-a-lifetime memory!

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2025 Helicopter Schedule

• Thu June 19 | Fri June 20
• Tue Jul 1 🇨🇦  Wed July 2
• Tue July 15 | Wed July 16
• Tue July 22 | Wed July 23
• Thu Aug 14 | Fri Aug 15
• Thu Aug 28 | Fri Aug 29
• Tue Sep 9 | Wed Sep 10
• Thu Oct 2 | Fri Oct 3
• Thu Oct 16 | Fri Pct 17

Experience Includes

• 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. Learn about your professional photographer-guide’s family connections to Sable.
• Return helicopter and shuttle transportation. Pick up and drop off in downtown Halifax with Picture Perfect Tours. Enjoy a round-trip helicopter flight with Vision Air Services from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (about 1.5 hours each way).
• Photography insights and a custom gift pack of professional, downloadable images of your winter 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 7 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!

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Try Winter on Sable Island January 21st, 2025

Itinerary

• 07:00 – Downtown Halifax pickup for airport transfer
• 07:30 – Arrive at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• 07:40 – Intros, safety instructions, load helicopter
• 08:30 – Helicopter departs
• 09:45 – Land on Sable Island near Main Station
• 10:00 – Safety orientation with Parks Canada
• 10:30 – Hike west towards West Light from Main Station
• 12:00 – Turn east & hike along the South Beach
• 13:30 – Arrive at Main Station for a snack & break
• 14:30 – Hike east along the north beach
• 15:30 – Head west back to Main Station through the dunes
• 16:30 – Arrive at Main Station
• 17:00 – Helicopter departs
• 18:15 – Arrive at the airport
• 18:30 – Unload helicopter & depart for Halifax

Highlights

• Our small group of 6-7 guests has the island to ourselves
• Welcome briefing on Sable Island with Parks Canada staff
• Your guide is a local professional photographer
• Wildlife & landscape photo insights for all skill levels
• 7-8 hours minimum spent on Sable Island
• Airport transfers from downtown Halifax
• Ask Sable residents about life on a remote island in the ocean
• Return helicopter transportation with Vision Air
• Custom gift pack of digital photos from Picture Perfect Tours
• Repeat guests get a FREQUENT FLYER discount with us
• Group discounts and private tours are available

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Get To Know Geordie

Geordie Mott is the owner and tour director for Picture Perfect Tours and has made numerous trips showcasing the beauty and history of Sable Island since 2017. His family were former superintendents of Sable Island during WWI and he has a unique connection to the island. Geordie has over 25 years of experience working in the hospitality and tourism sectors and is a graduate of NSCAD with degrees in photography and art history.

A guide with deep personal connections to Sable Island – tours the remote home of horses, seals and shipwrecks.