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

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

Traskasaura: a Brand New Genus and Species

It’s official! At long last, what was known as the Puntledge River elasmosaur now has its own scientific name: Traskasaura sandrae, named in its scientific paper published on May 23, 2025 in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, by Dr. F. Robin O’Keefe.

2025-06-05T14:40:51-07:00June 5th, 2025|Categories: Fossils, Museum News, Paleontology, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on Traskasaura: a Brand New Genus and Species

In Memoriam: Mike Trask

The Courtenay and District Historical Society lost a supporter with the death of Mike Trask on May 15, 2025. Mike Trask’s name will be forever linked with the 1988 discovery of the Puntledge River elasmosaur. It was with this find that the full potential of fossil resources in the Comox Valley started to be revealed.

2025-06-04T13:55:22-07:00June 4th, 2025|Categories: Fossils, Museum News, Paleontology, The Comox Valley|Comments Off on In Memoriam: Mike Trask

May 2025 Gift Shop News

Some fabulous brand-new items from Rex London have arrived in the Gift Shop! These new additions include incredibly cute “Mini Bunny in a Box” and “Mouse in a House” plush dolls with their little beds, as well as a playful “Knitting Mushroom” kit with yarn included.

2025-05-27T11:56:01-07:00May 27th, 2025|Categories: Gift Shop, Museum News|Comments Off on May 2025 Gift Shop News

Sold Out Lecture: The Coast Salish Woolly Dog

Doggone it, we're sold out! 🐾 Thanks to overwhelming interest, all tickets for the May 27th lecture “The Coast Salish Woolly Dog” at the Courtenay Museum are gone! Please note: no tickets will be available at the door, so if you didn’t snag one in time, we hope to see you at a future event. Stay tuned because there are more exciting programs on the way!

2025-05-20T11:16:12-07:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: Museum Events, Museum News|Comments Off on Sold Out Lecture: The Coast Salish Woolly Dog
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