Sanctuary North is a haven: a place where refugee families can relax, explore nature, and build community. Since 2000, host organisations and volunteers have driven refugee families and groups 4 hours north-east of Toronto to stay in our cabins and bunkies, cook together, canoe, swim and take in a taste of Ontario’s wilderness.

Entirely volunteer-run, Sanctuary North is a non-profit organisation supported by a variety of individuals and organisations. Each year, from June to September, refugee-serving organisations bring groups of individuals, families and youth to Sanctuary North for three days or more. Between May and October, groups of volunteers travel up to spend time both maintaining and improving the cabins and surroundings, and opening and closing for the season.

We are funded primarily through the generosity of private donors, whose contributions go directly towards supporting the upkeep of the cottage. We are looking to expand our donor base, and greatly appreciate donations of any value. Sanctuary North is a registered charity, and provides charitable receipts for all donations.