Courtenay’s very own Puntledge River elasmosaur is turning 80,000,036 this November! Join us at the museum on Saturday, November 16th from 11:00am – 2:00pm for a special birthday party for the elasmosaur and celebrate its official designation as the provincial fossil of BC.
Make the most of the fall season and book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Our tours will continue throughout the fall, with school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages of newcomers and returning enthusiasts.
Time flies! The museum’s in-house summer exhibit Models & Miniatures will be taken off display at the end of September. The last day to see it for yourself will be Saturday, September 28th, so be sure to come by and see the museum’s collection of things both big and small.
The museum is proud to announce brand new water bottles hitting the gift shop shelves to commemorate the elasmosaur’s official designation as the provincial fossil of BC. And due to the popularity of the elasmosaur t-shirts, the gift shop has expanded the elasmosaur shirts to be available in plum and sage for visitors to show pride for this famous fossil.
As many children and young adults make their return to class this September, the museum would like to shine a light on this photo of students socializing outside the front steps of Courtenay High School in 1943. Photographer: Rod McIntyre.
On September 30th each year, Canada commemorates the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools throughout Canada. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.
Note that the Reception Committee includes Mrs. D. Kilpatrick (formerly Bessie Williams) and her School Board trustee opponent Mrs. Dr. Millard (formerly Margaret Roy).
This month Kilpatrick Avenue is in the limelight with tales of early civic politics, rivalries and good works all wrapped up in an article from the Comox District Free Press of April 15, 1970.
If you look closely at the museum’s exterior, you might notice a difference in brick colour that reveals which section was a later addition. This month marks the 70th anniversary since the Courtenay Post Office reopened following the expansion and upgrade.
Check out some roadworthy antiques at this year’s Hot August Nights Classic Car Show & Cruise. Over 500 classic American cars will be lining the fairways of the beautiful Park at Crown Isle on August 10th.
