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Step Into Wilderness
All royalties from the sale of Step into Wilderness go to the Courtenay and District Museum.
By purchasing the book, you’ll be supporting a non-profit society that’s been going strong for almost 60 years.
The hard cover coffee table book features more than 150 photographs from our collection and is available for $39.95 plus GST.
More than just a volume of beautiful photos, these images illustrate a community’s evolving relationship with the natural wonders surrounding it, as well as the emergence of outdoor exploration on Vancouver Island.
Make sure to pick up your copy soon.
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Exhibit: Dreamland
November 4, 2020 to February 27, 2021
The cooler weather has arrived. It’s time to cozy up and plan a visit to Dreamland.
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Members Only Christmas Special
Museum members are in for a treat with gift shop purchases from December 1 to December 24 as they will receive a 25% discount on most items.
The museum shop has many fabulous things to choose from so be sure to take advantage of this membership bonus.
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 period discount.
Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 59th year, supports heritage preservation in the Comox Valley through special events, lectures, education programmes, research and exhibitions. Your membership benefits these award winning programmes on a year round basis and we appreciate it!
Becoming a member provides you with discounts in the gift shop and on lectures and an opportunity to support one of the most active regional museums in British Columbia. Thank you for your support.
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Poppy Season
This Remembrance Day, we are proud supporters of all our veterans and first-responders who have given their lives for the Canada we enjoy today. This poppy season will look different but you can still find a poppy: Click Here #GetYourPoppy
Remembrance Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day.
Watershed Moments
Here is the latest newsletter installment of an image from the museum’s award-winning book Watershed Moments – A Pictorial History of Courtenay and District.
Photo credit: Sandwick War Memorial Cairn, ca. 1922. After the Great War, the community needed a symbol to mark the loss of their sons and a loss of innocence. In 1921, the newly formed Great War Veterans Association (GWVA) suggested a Celtic Cairn of rocks from the farms that each man had left behind. The work united the whole community in the common homage to all who had served. Photo: P90-99. Page 138.
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It's All There in Black and White
Thoughts often turn to the holiday season come November. This article from the Comox District Free Press November 15, 1945 edition proves that year was no exception. But 75 years ago holiday menu planning also had to contend with rationing.
Food rationing on the home front allowed for equitable distribution of scarce products like sugar and meat. In Canada, food rations started in 1942 and ended in 1947.
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With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Elasmosaur Birthday
The Elasmosaur turns 80,000,032 this year. No party is planned because we’re doing our part to limit gatherings and keep people safe. But raise a glass and give a toast to BC’s official fossil. Cheers!
Photo of the Month
CDM #989.69.74 Strand Café, Courtenay, late 1920’s
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
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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