Courtenay and District Museum & Palaeontology Centre

Museum Holiday Closure
2022-12-24 13:00 - 2023-01-03 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
The museum will be closed from 1:00pm on Saturday, December 24th until Tuesday, January 3rd. We wish everyone a Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you in 2023!

Kids Crafts: Christmas Creations
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:30 | BC
Celebrate the holiday season with us at our free Christmas Kids Craft event on Saturday, December 17th from 10:30am – 12:30pm at the Courtenay Museum! Kids Craft Coordinator Hannah will provide the materials and instruction for your very own festive creation, which you’re welcome to take home with you.

Live Music: Alan Jossul (music, guitar)
2022-12-17 10:30 - 12:30 | BC
Event type: In Person
Location: Courtenay & District Museum
Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Performer: Alan Jossul, Guitar
Alan Jossul is a local, nationally known, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day, you’ll be familiar with his beautiful original compositions as well as cover songs. Alan will also play on December 17.

Wachiay Studio Screenprinting Demo
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Wachiay Studio is a Comox Valley business that specializes in water-based screen-printing. Their mission is to elevate screen printed goods through education, print services, and an online marketplace for artists.
Wachiay will set up a free screen-printing demo where visitors can try screen-printing out for themselves with a vintage card design. The public is invited to bring in their own clothing and textiles, preferably light-coloured, to adorn with the design. While the event is free, visitors are welcome to make a donation to support the museum’s hosting of this event.

Gift Shop Holiday Discount
2022-12-06 10:00 - 2022-12-24 16:00 | BC
Annual Members Only Christmas Sale begins. From December 6th through to the 24th, members will receive a 25% discount on most items in our gift shop. This offer does not apply to items already marked down or on consignment. Your valid membership card must be shown at the time of purchase.
Not a member? No worries! Purchase a membership and you immediately qualify for the special holiday discount. The museum shop has a ton of fabulous new stock.
Come and check us out to start making your shopping list.

Christmas Parade
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us on 5th Street for this year’s Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 4th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. If you look carefully, you’ll see a familiar fossil in the parade!
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Live Music: Alan Jossul (music, guitar)
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Courtenay & District Museum, 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N 1G7, Canada
Event type: In Person
Location: Courtenay & District Museum
Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Performer: Alan Jossul, Guitar
Alan Jossul is a local, nationally known, solo and ensemble guitarist. As an educator, he specializes in teaching students of all ages and levels to play and enjoy string fretted instruments. If you’ve been to the museum on Canada Day, you’ll be familiar with his beautiful original compositions as well as cover songs. Alan will also play on December 17.
