 Location
Morden Colliery Historic Provincial Park is 7 km south of Nanaimo. Take Morden Road east off of Hwy 1.
Outdoor Activities
This park features the only remaining coal tipple on the Island. It is a relic of Vancouver Islands rich coal mining history. This is a small undeveloped day-use park with no facilities. The tipple is all that remains of the Morden Coal Mine, which once thrived here.
The Regional District of Nanaimo maintains a trail that runs from the park to the Nanaimo River along a historic railway.
The area around the coal tipple is fenced off for public safety. Access inside the fenced area is prohibited .
Fires
Fires are not permitted at this park.
Nearby Parks
Nearby parks to the north include Rathtrevor Provincial Park, Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park, Cathedral Grove at Macmillan Provincial Park. Nearby day parks within Nanaimo are Petroglyphs Provincial Park, Roberts Memorial Provincial Park, and Hemer Provincial Park.
 Rules and Regulations
To see the complete list of opportunities and regulations for this park please see the BC Parks Parkfinder.
For the general rules and regulations for all Provincial parks please see BC Parks General information.
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