About the Park
Morden Colliery Historic Park protects features of Vancouver Island’s rich coal mining history. This small, undeveloped day-use park contains the only remaining coal tipple on the Island.
The Regional District of Nanaimo maintains a trail that runs through the park to the Nanaimo River along a historic railway right-of-way.

Boat Harbour, CA
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Contact
R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.
Phone: 250-474-1336
Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rlcparks.c
For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/morden-colliery-historic-park/
Facilities
Day-use area.
Location
7 km south of Nanaimo. Access to the park is off Highway 1 on Morden Road.
Size
4 ha.Park Amenities
Pets must be on leash
Park Activities
Hiking





