Location

The street address for the Millard Learning Centre (MLC) is 10825 Porlier Pass Road on Galiano Island.

It is located:

  • 13 km from the Sturdies Bay Ferry Terminal

From the ferry terminal, it is a:

  • 15 minute drive
  • 1 hour bike ride

For large groups (up to 36 adults), the Galiano Conservancy can provide bus transportation for a fee.

Millard Learning Centre

Classroom

Classroom use is complimentary with a frontcountry campground booking, and can be booked separately as well.

Classroom

Learning Hall

The classroom building has a full-service kitchen, learning hall, and washroom & shower facility. It can be rented by K-12 school groups in overnight education programs, university field schools, or by members of the public.

The Hall is suitable for up to ~ 40 people as a dining hall, learning area or indoor sleeping space.  It includes:

  • WiFi (for learning use/adults only)
  • Projector (with HDMI connection)
  • Whiteboard
  • Places to charge devices
  • Tables & chairs
  • Wood-stove and Heat Pump
  • “Dobby” the Telescope (kindly donated by Galiano locals Brian Mitchell and Don Anderson)

The classroom building is accessed by a steep ramp, which is wheelchair accessible with assistance.

Classroom

Kitchen

  • Fridge/ Freezer and food storage space
  • Induction stove-top & electric oven
  • Dishwasher & dishwashing soap
  • Industrial kitchen sink, dish soap & dish towels
  • Cookware [eg. big & small pots, pans, strainers, cooking utensils like spatulas, tongs, ladels etc.]
  • Dinnerware for approximately 50 people [eg. utensils, napkins, big & small plates, bowls etc.]
  • Waste disposal [compost, recycling & garbage]*

*Please pack out all of your non-compostable waste.

 

Classroom

Washroom Facility

Washrooms and showers are gender neutral and have the following:

  • 4 sinks
  • 3 flush toilets
  • 2 showers*

This portion of the building is accessed by a ramp, with one wheelchair accessible shower and one wheelchair accessible toilet.

* We do not provide soap / shampoo or towels for shower use

Millard Learning Centre

Campgrounds

Camping is only available to groups taking part in educational programming, university field courses, or group volunteer events. 

Frontcountry Campground

This easily accessible “glamp”-site is adjacent to the Classroom building. The Frontcountry Campground is great for education groups looking to introduce their students to camping and for overnight field schools.

The campground includes:

  • 18 tent sites
  • Two gender-neutral outhouses (campers are welcome to use flush toilets in the Classroom building if they prefer)
  • Picnic tables and covered picnic area
  • Fire pit (fire-permit required – please ask us if you would like to have a fire and we will inquire with our local fire department)

Backcountry Campground

Experience the serenity of the woods without having to hike too far. This campground is perfect for Scouts/Guides, Duke of Ed. award-seekers, restoration volunteer retreats, and groups looking for an economical place to stay on Galiano while engaging with the GCA.

This campground includes:

  • 12 tent sites
  • Picnic tables and covered picnic area
  • Two gender-neutral composting toilets
  • Fire pit (fire-permit required – please ask us if you would like to have a fire and we will inquire with our local fire department)
  • Water for cooking and washing
Millard Learning Centre

Other Facilities

Parking and EV-Station

Limited overnight parking and two EV-charging stations are available at the property entrance by the Galiano Conservancy’s Office.  Some day-use parking is also available at the Classroom and at Chrystal Cove.

Facilities at the Millard Learning Centre entrance include:

  • Two Level-2 EV Chargers (by donation)*
  • Public water-fountain
  • Bike tool-stand

*When parking, please keep clear of all thruways and the emergency traffic turnarounds.  Please don’t block the EV-Station if you are not charging.

Office

The Galiano Conservancy’s main office is located at the entrance to the Millard Learning Centre.  It is open Monday – Friday from 9:30am to 4pm.  Come say hi!

Facilities at the office include:

  • Our award-winning conservation lending-library
  • The Native and Edible Plant Nursery
  • Demonstration gardens for FireSmart native landscaping
  • Demonstration water conservation and renewable energy infrastructure