Back to School
Back to school, indeed! This photo shows a casual study session in 1943 outside of Courtenay High School on Harmston Avenue. Looks like skirts were the height of academic fashion 80 years ago. Photographer: Rod McIntyre.
Rescue from the Glacier
CDM 989.183.161 - S.B.W. (Dusty) d’Esterre photograph. In July [...]
It’s All There in Black and White: British Columbia Wildfires in 1993
As this year’s forest fires continue to make headlines, we take a look back 30 years to this front page story from the July 30th, 1993 edition of the Comox District Free Press.
It’s All There in Black and White: Royston Imperial Pavilion
What began as outdoor tennis courts on the Royston waterfront [...]
Scouts and Guides in the Comox Valley
The winning First Aid Team at a Vancouver Island [...]
It’s All There in Black and White: Comox Bank Robbery 1983
It’s been 40 years this month since the great [...]
Heritage Week 2023
Heritage Week, February 20-26, kicks off with the [...]
Black History Month in BC
This collage was compiled by Beth Cruise, BC Black [...]
Happy Holidays from the Courtenay & District Museum
This Christmas postcard is coming up on 100 years since it was mailed. Check out the Fanny Bay stamp in the top right corner!
Comox Valley Christmas Recipes
We hope you enjoy testing these recipes from this mid-century fundraising cookbook. It was assembled locally from dozens of Comox Valley residents who shared their favourite homemade treats with the community.