Private Vessel Visitor Request Form

Complete the Private Vessel Visitor Request Form if you are planning to travel to Sable Island National Park Reserve by private vessel.

Do not complete this form if you are planning to charter an entire aircraft or if you are interested in purchasing individual seats on a tour. Contact Parks Canada licensed operators directly for details and pricing.

Do not complete this form if your trip is a commercial venture. Please email the Visitor Experience Coordinator at Sable Island National Park Reserve: sable@pc.gc.ca

Privacy statement: Visitor Request

The information you provide is collected under the authority of section 8 of the Canada National Parks Act, for the purpose of administering visitation and visitor activities to Sable Island National Park Reserve.

Participation in activities at Sable Island National is voluntary. Refusal to provide personal information will prevent you from enjoying National Park activities.

Your personal information is administered in accordance with the Canada National Parks Act and the Privacy Act. You have the right to the protection of, access to, and correction of your personal information, which is described in Personal Information Bank “High Risk Activities” PC PPU 069.

Instructions for obtaining this information are outlined in the government publication entitled Info Source, which is available at the following web site address: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/agence-agency/dp-pd/infosource#pa-1-4-1

You have the right to file a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada regarding the agency’s handling your personal information at: https://www.priv.gc.ca/en/

Contact

First name

Last name

What is your address?

Street address

Include street name and number

City, town, or community

Province, Territory or State

Postal code or Zip Code

Country of origin

If you are entering Canada through international waters, where will you be clearing Canadian Customs?

Email address

Telephone

About your trip

Reason for your trip

Leisure

Commercial

Number of people traveling together in your group

Will any trip members be taking photos or videos that will be used for commercial purposes?

Yes

We expect to arrive between the following dates:

Earliest arrival

Year

Month

Day

Latest arrival

Year

Month

Day

Proposed duration of visit

If you are planning a multi-day visit, please note that overnight stays are permitted only aboard your vessel. Overnight stays on Sable Island itself are not allowed.

Number of people coming ashore

About your private vessel

Port of origin

Name of vessel

Vessel Description (MV/SV, type, length, colour, etc.)

Landing-Craft Description (type, length, motor hp, etc.)

Is your anchor suitable for sand?

Yes

Do you have experience with beach landing in surf conditions?

Yes

Do you have a VHF radio on board?

Yes

Do you have all mandatory safety equipment (as per Transport Canada) on board your vessel, as well as PFDs for coming ashore?

Yes

Please refer to this site for list of mandatory equipment: https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2024-03/tp_511e.pdf

More information

Other comments or questions about this request?

Visitor roles and responsibilities

I understand and accept the following:

I assume the role of primary point-of-contact for my group.

I will ensure that all members of my group are aware and respectful of all measures in place to protect visitors, staff, wildlife, and the island.

If our visit is approved, I understand that my group must be self-reliant and responsible for our own safety.

Visitor requests are approved on a first-come first-served basis.

Weather conditions may result in the delay or cancellation of my trip.

I will review information that Parks Canada provides.

A safety briefing and two hours guided tour with a Parks Canada staff is mandatory to all groups sailing to Sable Island NPR.

I will review the fees* applicable to my visit.

*Please refer to this page for applicable fees when visiting Sable Island NPR.