Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Welcome to the
Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Family Day Open House

10:30am, Feb. 20th, 2023
Come out for a walk, learn about our volunteer opportunities, and participate in an invasive species pulling demonstration! Everyone is welcome.

The gates to the Sanctuary are open daily from 7:00am-9:00pm

Winter Office Hours
January:
Sat 14th and 28th      9:30-11:00 & 12:00-3:30
Wed 11th and 25th   9:00-11:00 & 12:00-3:00
Mon 2nd, 16th and 30th   12:00-3:00
Wed 4th and 18th   9:00-11:00 & 12:00-1:00
Fri 6th & 20th        12:00-3:00
February:
Sat 11th and 25th         9:30-11:00 & 12:00-3:30
Wed 18th and 22nd     9:00-11:00 & 12:00-3:00
Mon 13th, 27th             12:00-3:00
Wed 1st and 15th        9:00-11:00 & 12:00-1:00
Fri 3rd & 17th               12:00-3:00
March:
Sat 11th and 25th         9:30-11:00 & 12:00-3:30
Wed 18th and 22nd     9:00-11:00 & 12:00-3:00
Mon 13th, 27th             12:00-3:00
Wed 1st and 15th        9:00-11:00 & 12:00-1:00
Fri 3rd, 17th & 31st      12:00-3:00

Hours may fluctuate so please call ahead.

Contact Information

Call us at: 250-753-5811
Mobile: 250-986-6819 (call or text if no one is in the office)
Located at: 787 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3C2
Email us at: morrell@shawbiz.ca

Who We Are

Forest light at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Programs

School Programs

Classroom in the forest

The Morrell Nature Sanctuary is owned by the Nature Trust of British Columbia. It is leased and managed by the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education. Please stay on the marked trails during your visit. All dogs must be leashed. Thank you for your support!

Sanctuary Map

View or download a map of the MNS!

You can make a monthly or one time donation here by clicking on the button.

Thank you for your support!

You can go through the Canada Helps Website with the button below

Canada Helps Donation

Volunteer