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The 100th Anniversary of the Sandwick War Memorial
It has been a century since the official unveiling of the stone monument located on Mission Hill at the intersection of the Island Highway, Dingwall Road, and Back Road.
Fall Kids Craft – October 15, 2022
Join our Kids Craft Coordinator Hannah for a free Fall Craft this Saturday, October 15th from 11:00am to 1:30pm. This event, ideal for kids 7-12 accompanied by an adult, will be all about making silly scarecrow jars using different materials and techniques. Once the glue and paint have dried, everyone will take their new creation home with them to decorate the porch or their room. The event will take place in the museum's Rotary Gallery, and we will provide all necessary tools and materials.
Tealight Lantern Kids Craft – August 27, 2022
Come join us on Saturday, August 27th from 10:30am - 12:00pm for a museum craft activity ideal for children ages 7-12 years old (accompanied by an adult). Kids will create a glow in the dark lantern using a mason jar and cut out silhouettes, with the choice of making an elasmosaur or flower fairy design. All supplies will be provided, while quantities last.
It’s All There in Black and White: Ted and Mary Greig’s Garden in Royston
To celebrate 2022’s Year of the Garden, we’re taking a look back at this June 16, 1989 article of the Comox District Free Press featuring Ted and Mary Greig: local Royston rhododendron specialists. The couple moved to the Comox Valley in 1919, and over several decades amassed a wealth of knowledge about rhododendrons. With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
August 2022 Gift Shop News
We’re pleased to present these new editions to our Gift Shop from West Coast Karma. The vibrant Vancouver Island, Sasquatch, and Hummingbird t-shirts are as eye-catching as they are comfortable. The available sizes range from S-2XL while quantities last.
Nothing on the Line
Fishing party, ca. 1920s. Many lines are in the river but no fish were caught according to a note on the back of this photograph. Jennie Childs and Audrey Grieve are the two women in the image. A man identified as Mr. Gould stands slightly apart with his back to the camera.
100th Anniversary of the Cumberland No. 4 Mine Explosion
CDM D-295 "An unfortunate accident occurred in twenty East level, No. 2 slope, of the No. 4 Comox mine, of the Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Limited. On Wednesday afternoon, by a slight explosion of gas." September 2, 1922 issue of The Cumberland Islander
August Summer Fossil Tours
As we near the end of August, bookings are nearly full for our public and private fossil tours. For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334 – 0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
New Exhibit: Inspired by Nature
Inspired by Nature features 11 beautiful textiles from the museum textile collection which reflects a diversity of locations, cultural backgrounds, techniques and designs. Staff chose the artifacts on display in the second-floor changing gallery for their diverse origins from donors and for nature-inspired designs and elements.
Tealight Lantern Kids Craft
Come join us on Saturday, August 20th from 10:30am - 12:00pm for a museum craft activity ideal for children ages 7-12 years old (accompanied by an adult). Kids will create a glow in the dark lantern using a mason jar and cut out silhouettes, with the choice of making an elasmosaur or flower fairy design. All supplies will be provided, while quantities last.
Screen Printing by Wachiay Studio
Learn about the exciting basics of screenprinting and take the opportunity to try it out when the Wachiay Studio team will be at the museum to screen print on Saturday August 6, from 11:00am to 12:30pm. Bring your own white fabric or white t-shirt and try your hand at screen printing. They’ll have patches available as well. All are welcome. Children accompanied by parent.
British Columbia Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Monday, August 1st. Wishing everyone a safe and happy BC Day holiday!
It’s All There in Black and White: 1935 Dominion Day in the Comox Valley
To celebrate this past Canada Day, as we begin to reintroduce gatherings into our life, we’re taking a look back at how the Comox Valley celebrated the holiday in this July 4, 1935 article from the Comox District Free Press. Known then as Dominion Day, the event at Saratoga Beach featured several competitions and games, gathering well over 2000 people from the Comox Valley district. With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.