Mother nature has created countless mysterious and strange islands in the world and Sable Island is one of them.

Sable Island is a unique and mysterious island located approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a narrow, crescent-shaped island that stretches about 35 kilometers in length. The island is known for its shifting sand dunes, wild horses, and diverse wildlife.



The area of Sable Island is only about 34km² square, the island is low in the middle of the vast sea, the widest point measured on the island is only 1.6km.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Sable Island is its ever-changing nature. Due to its exposure to strong winds and ocean currents, the island is constantly shifting and eroding. This dynamic environment has made it challenging for human habitation and has given the island a sense of isolation and mystique.


Nearly 200 years, the island has moved on a 20km long distance, on average it moves 100m per year.

The first shipwreck occurred here in 1583. This is one of the ships used in the expedition of Canadian land of the UK Politician- Humphrey Gilbert.

When trying to cross this dangerous island, Gilbert's HMS Delight was sunk after being stranded on a sand beach of Sable Island. Delight was so submerged to a depth of 10 meters and dragged 85 lives in it to the bottom of the sea.

15 years later, the Marquis de La Roche boat became the next victim of this island. Only 12 crew members survived and wandered on the island, until 1603 they were Request



According to history, the last shipwreck occurred in 1947, when Manhasset and his crew operated the steam ship through the Atlantic waters.


Fortunately, thanks to the rescue staff at the meteorological station, the entire crew was saved and safely returned.

It is very difficult to observe the ships sinking around this island, because they have been crushed and buried deep in the sand.

Although not the largest "sand island" in the world, this is an extremely dangerous trap for boats back and forth in the Atlantic.

Due to being formed from the underground sand between the shallow water of the continental shelf and the sea, Sable has a fairly isolated position.


In addition, the Labrador Cold Cool flow when flowing from the North Bang Duong here will combine with the hot sea to create dense fog blocks, even the scary "hurricane" attacks.

Therefore, ships moving through this island area will be disoriented, crashed into obstacles and sink to the bottom of the ocean.

Sable Island is famous for its wild horse population, which has been wandering on the island for centuries. These horses are said to be the descendants of the horses who survive or are left behind by early settlements. They have adapted to the harsh conditions of the island and have become an iconic symbol of the island of Sable.

In addition to the horses, Sable Island is also home to many different birds, including Sparrows Ipswich, Roseate Tern and Plover Pipeline. The island serves as an important reproductive area and a stop area for migrant birds, making it a paradise for pedestrians and researchers.


In 1871, a hydro -meteorological station was built on Sable and managed by the Canadian government to provide weather information for boats. This place becomes the only area with people living on this "deserted" island.


Due to the unique ecological and biodiversity significance, Sable Island was appointed as a national park conservation area in 2013. Currently it is protected under the Canadian National Park Law and managed by the work. Canadian. Access to the island is limited, and only a limited number of researchers and scientists are licensed to visit.