New Video: Oyster River Gardens

In the early 1930s, brothers Guy and Darrell Smith began developing land in the Oyster River area as a show garden and seed farm. This story, briefly mentioned in the Courtenay and District Museum’s book Step Into Wilderness, deserved more attention.

2025-07-13T15:34:24-07:00July 13th, 2025|Categories: History, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on New Video: Oyster River Gardens

July 2025 Gift Shop News

The Museum Gift Shop is happy to announce brand new colours of our popular elasmosaur t-shirts. We teamed up with our long-time collaborators at Hitec Screen Printing to locally print these fabulous shirts, available in heather green or heather navy in adult sizes ($35.99), and turquoise or olive green in youth sizes ($25.99).

2025-07-07T20:43:14-07:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Gift Shop, Museum News|Comments Off on July 2025 Gift Shop News

BC Paleontological Symposium

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.

2025-07-07T20:18:09-07:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Fossils, Paleontology, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on BC Paleontological Symposium

Gearing Up for Fossil Tours

Summer’s here! Don’t miss your chance to book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Tours will run from now until the fall, with public tours for families and school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages, newcomers and returning enthusiasts.

2025-07-07T19:44:31-07:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Fossils, Museum News, Museum Programs, Paleontology, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Gearing Up for Fossil Tours

June 2025 Gift Shop News

We're excited to announce new wet and needle felting artwork by Local Artist, Cheryl Webster, now available in the Museum Gift Shop. Cheryl started Hummingbird Felting Studio in Royston earlier this year to explore her newfound passion for felting, and she continues to wow us with her beautiful work.

2025-06-13T15:25:12-07:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Gift Shop, Museum News|Comments Off on June 2025 Gift Shop News

Canada Day Open House

The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul, enter to win a door prize, and try their hand at kids’ crafts.

2025-06-13T15:08:26-07:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Comox Valley Events, Museum Events, Museum News, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Canada Day Open House

A Facelift for the Rotary Gallery

Thanks to the Rotary Club of Courtenay, the Courtenay Museum’s Rotary Gallery has received some fabulous new upgrades and features, such as a full set of new ceiling light fixtures, a brand new sink and cabinets in the adjacent kitchen, and a fresh coat of wall paint.

2025-06-13T14:48:17-07:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: Museum News, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on A Facelift for the Rotary Gallery
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