Welcome to the Morrell Nature Sanctuary

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The sanctuary is located at 787 Nanaimo Lakes Road. Visit us year round from dawn to dusk. Feel free to drop into our office on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Volunteer with us! 
Find out more about what volunteering can mean for you at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary.  
Become a member of the MNS (form will download).

Morrell Nature Sanctuary Guidebook Available Now!

Volunteers at the Sanctuary have created a colourful guidebook for visitors. It is rich with maps, pictures of flowers, plants and birds that grow and live in this beautiful urban forest. It is available from the Main Office during office hours. The cost per guide is $10. Proceeds will support the educational programs and maintenance of the 278 acre park. 
Picture of the Morrell Nature Sanctuary Guidebook
Morrell Nature Sanctuary Guidebook
PictureForest light at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary
Forest light at the Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Who We Are

Volunteers care for Morrell Sanctuary 
Classroom in the forest
Classroom in the forest

Programs

Educational ​programs at Morrell 
Dogs within the sanctuary must be leashed. 

The Morrell Nature Sanctuary is owned by the Nature Trust of British Columbia. It is leased and managed by volunteers at the
​ Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education.