
August 22 – 26, 2025
The 15th BC Paleontological Symposium will take place this August 22 to 26 at the Florence Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay. The Vancouver Island Paleontological Society, a charter member of The British Columbia Paleontological Alliance, is hosting this year with the support of the Courtenay and District Museum.
The keynote speaker will be Kirk Johnson, the Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Ray Troll, author, paleontological artist, musician and scientific collaborator, will be the guest speaker at the banquet.
The agenda includes presentations, field trips, and a fossil preparation workshop, so Click Here for more event details and Register at Eventbrite.