Saturday Kids’ Crafts!
From now until August 24th, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids’ Craft event every Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Admission will be by donation.
A Visit from BC Premier, David Eby
On July 23rd, Premier David Eby visited the Courtenay and District Museum to celebrate the October 2023 legislation of the Puntledge River elasmosaur as BC’s provincial fossil emblem.
Courtenay Streets: Bonus Photo 8
Tennis players at the court on Johnston Avenue, 1920s
Courtenay Streets: Johnston Avenue
Shining a light on Johnston Avenue for this newsletter with a bit about John “Scoop” Johnston (1852-1921) as well as activities on the street bearing his name.
Comox Valley Fall Fair
The Comox Valley Exhibition is celebrating their 150th anniversary August 23rd to 25th. By coincidence, a brief history of the fair written by Tom Menzies was recently transcribed in the archives. Enjoy!
BC Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 4th and Monday, August 5th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy BC Day holiday!
Celebrate this Summer
There is a lot happening in the Comox Valley this summer!
Courtenay Streets: Bonus Photo 7
The George and Jane Grieve home. Standing left to right: Berkeley (son), George, Jane, and Sadie Grant (granddaughter). In the buggy are Reverend Thomas and Abigail Menzies, c. 1905. Photographed by Walter Gage.
Courtenay Streets: Harmston Avenue
This month’s article is all about Harmston Avenue and the family history behind the name. That history starts with the arrival of William, Mary, and daughter Florence in 1862.
Vaux’s Swifts at the Courtenay & District Museum Chimney – 2024 Highlights
We’re excited to share the highlight reel from the vaux’s swifts return to the Courtenay Museum’s brick chimney. With help from Mayor Bob Wells, City of Courtenay staff and ACS Computer Solutions, the museum had placed not one but two live cameras on the roof to view the swift traffic inside and outside the chimney.