March 2026 Gift Shop News
The Museum Gift Shop has a fabulous new selection of maps for sale in various styles and sizes. They are printed by Richmond BC based company, ITMB Publishing Ltd.
We’re Hiring Summer Students
Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? To apply, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk.
Event: Spring Fling and Easter Magic
The Courtenay and District Museum invites you to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Magic event on Saturday, March 21 from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. All three hours will be jam-packed with family fun activities, and admission to the event is by donation.
Save the Date: Spring Fling and Easter Magic
Save the date! This is your chance to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Things event on March 21st. All three hours will be jam-packed with lots of family fun, and admission to the event is by donation. So stay tuned for more details coming soon.
New Exhibit – Hope Meets Action
Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum, a travelling exhibit created by the BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum, will be on display in our second-floor gallery starting March 7, 2026.
Lecture: Fishes of the Strait of Georgia
Nearly three out of every four British Columbians live near the Strait of Georgia. Yet, because human beings are typically good at tuning out the familiar, we often neglect this rich body of water, allowing it to fade into the background. And that is doubly true for the world hidden under the waves—a world that teems with astonishing creatures beyond our notice, even our imaginations, as we jog along its edge or glide over it, dozing on a ferry commute.
February 2026 Gift Shop News
Are you looking for a special gift for your valentine? The Museum Gift Shop is happy to announce a new addition this month: fabulous handmade beaded hearts!
Event: Stir the Pot
The theme for BC Heritage Week this year is Stir the Pot, so get your soup recipes ready! The museum will be hosting a drop-in recipe sharing table on Saturday, February 21 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Bring a copy of your favourite french onion or grandma’s minestrone, and the museum will make photocopies for everyone to share and take home.
New Exhibit – New Acquisitions
New Acquisitions shines a spotlight on recent donations to the museum collection. This Courtenay Museum curated exhibit is only possible because of the descendants and donors who trust the museum to preserve and interpret the natural and cultural heritage of this region.
Event: Something to Write Home About
The former Post Office building, now home to the Courtenay Museum, turns 100 years old in January 2026. Celebrate this anniversary by participating in Universal Letter Writing Week on Saturday, January 17 at the museum. Drop in from 11 AM to 2 PM and put pen to paper.