Sable Island maps

These maps show points of interest on Sable Island, including: Main Station, Bald Dune, West Tip, East Tip, North Beach, South Beach, paths or crossings, and select shipwrecks.

Sable Island is roughly 42 km long and no more than 1.3 km at its widest. It stretches from west to east and spans a total area of 3,400 ha. It is located 290 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the edge of the Continental Shelf, in the Atlantic Ocean.

Map of Sable Island

This map shows Sable Island from West Tip to East Tip (left to right). Main Station is located to the right of West Light. Bald Dune is to the left of East Light. This map also shows select shipwreck sites including: Skidby Shipwreck (1905) and Merrimac Shipwreck (1999).

Points of interest from the west to east:

• West Tip
• West Spit
• Autumn's Crossing
• Old Main
• Big Tree Pass
• Mummichug Ponds
• West Light
• Main Station
• A-Frame
• Gull Ponds
• East Pond
• Skidby Shipwreck (1905)
• Merrima Shipwreck (1999)
• Gallinule Pond
• Iris Pond
• Bald Dune
• East Light
• East Crossing
• East Tip

Map of Main Station and area to Bald Dune

This map shows the area around Main Station (in the box) and the area to the right of Main Station, including Gull Pond, East Pond, and Gallinule Pond between North Beach and South Beach. Bald Dune is on the far right, toward the east end of the island.

Map of Main Station and area

This map shows the points of interest near Main Station. Main Station is circled on the map. The surface of the island is mostly sand, with some vegetation and several small ponds.

West of Main Station

Points of interest to the west of Main Station include: 

• Big Tree Pass
• West Light Crossing near Mummichug Ponds, that links North Beach and South Beach
• West Light

Main Station

Main Station includes: 

• Visitor Centre with washrooms, picnic area, gift shop, first aid, and helipad
• Main Station Crossing, that links North Beach and South Beach

East of Main Station

Points of interest to the east of Main Station include:

• Pine Pond West
• Pine Pond East
• Old Helipad
• A-Frame
• A-Frame Pass near North Beach

Map of Bald Dune

This map shows Bald Dune next to Iris Pond between North Beach and South Beach. Bald Dune is accessible from North Beach.

Regional Map

Sable Island is situated in the Atlantic Ocean near the edge of the Continental Shelf, 290 km offshore from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The closest landfall is Canso, Nova Scotia, at 161 km, making it one of Canada’s furthest offshore islands.

Downloadable version: Sable Island Regional Map (PDF: 1.2 MB)