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The Elasmosaur Won!
On November 23, 2018, the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development closed its voting period for designation of a Provincial Fossil. Courtenay's Puntledge elasmosaur, discovered by Mike Trask in 1988 was included as one of seven important fossils from around the province. Today we have the results with the elasmosaur having received forty eight percent of the votes.
Thank you to the Ministry for seeking input through this process and to the British Columbia Palaeontological Alliance for its initiative. Thank you and congratulations to all who voted and to the City of Courtenay staff for supporting the museum's efforts throughout the campaign. Finally a big thank you to all of our local business and tourism, economic development, arts, culture and heritage colleagues who helped create this legacy. Thank you and congratulations to all!
Museum Funding The Courtenay and District Historical Society was registered as a nonprofit society in 1961 to preserve and interpret cultural and natural heritage of the Comox Valley. It has functioned as an independent society since that time. Funds are derived from the generous support of the City of Courtenay, British Columbia Arts Council, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia Gaming Branch, and from museum generated revenues and donations. Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
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