Courtenay Streets: Kilpatrick Avenue
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.
Mailing It In
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.
7th Annual Romeo St. Jacques Memorial Car Show
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.
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.