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Sable Island National Park Reserve
Sable Island National Park Reserve is a national park in Canada, established in 2013, covering 30 km² (12 sq mi). It is the #45 largest of Canada's 53 national parks.
- Area
- 30 km²
- Established
- 2013
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- YQY · 248 km
Nearest airports to Sable Island National Park Reserve
- 1 YQY248 kmstraight line
- 2Halifax / Stanfield International AirportYHZ305 kmstraight lineHalifax, Canada
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- 3 YYG364 kmstraight line
More about Sable Island National Park Reserve
Sable Island National Park Reserve is one of 53 national parks in Canada. It covers 30 km² (2,984 ha) — about 51% of the size of Manhattan, making it the #45 largest national park in Canada (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2013, 13 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Sable Island National Park Reserve
The closest airport is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), about 248 km away — around 5 h 22 min by car; alternatively Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ, 305 km). Other national parks within reach include Cape Breton Highlands National Park (948 km²), Prince Edward Island National Park (27 km²) and Pituamkek National Park Reserve — easy to combine on one trip.
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Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.