Remembrance Day Exhibit
To commemorate the family, friends, and loved ones lost in the line of duty, a temporary Remembrance Day exhibit is now on display in the museum’s second floor gallery until November 8 this year.
October 2025 Gift Shop News
Have you been looking for a different kind of humour in your cards? Look no further than the Museum Gift Shop this fall! You’ll find an array of vintage style greeting cards and magnets with a quirky twist, made by Vancouver-based Raven’s Rest Studio.
September 2025 Gift Shop News
We’re excited to announce new handbags by local artist, Cheryl Webster, now available in the Museum Gift Shop. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted from a variety of cotton, linen, silk, felted wool, and beeswax (for the waxed cotton). The waxed cotton is water-resistant, using Canadian beeswax.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year on September 30, Canadians commemorate the painful and tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools across our country. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never came back home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
New Exhibit – BATS: Out of the Darkness
The Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present the travelling exhibition BATS: Out of the Darkness from the Kelowna Museums Society.
Bob’s Office at Filberg Lodge
Just last month, the Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park debuted a brand new addition to the Filberg Lodge, called Bob’s Office. The objects and photos in this historical room were curated alongside audio to transport visitors back to the time of hand logging in the Comox Valley during the 1920s and 30s.
July 2025 Heritage Sights
The Courtenay and District Museum occupies the 100-year-old former Courtenay Post Office building. The original section was built during 1925, and the structure was doubled in size with an expansion in 1954.
Lecture: The Coast Salish Woolly Dog (Encore)
Due to her sold-out lecture in May, Liz Hammond-Kaarremaa will return to give a repeat performance at the Courtenay and District Museum Rotary Gallery. If you missed the first lecture, this is your chance to attend.
Crafty Summer Fun!
The Courtenay Museum has two amazing programs that will keep your kids engaged, learning, and creating all week long. From prehistoric adventures to clay masterpieces, these are the perfect blend of education and fun.
BC Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 3 and Monday, August 4. Wishing everyone a safe and happy BC Day holiday.