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Upcoming Lecture: Event type: In-person
Discover the fascinating world of fungi with biologist Rick Ross.
Rick will be your guide to explore the intriguing world of BC mushrooms. He has years of experience to provide valuable insight for mushroom hunting season, and attendees are welcome to bring mushrooms for help with identification.
Rick Ross earned a Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Botany with Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. His education led to a stint with the Pacific Forest Research Centre before joining Western Evergreens Ltd, a Non-Timber Forest Products company for over two decades.
This lecture coincides with the travelling exhibition “BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms,” created by the Royal BC Museum and on exhibit here at the Courtenay Museum until December 9th.
Join a Fossil Tour
Before the end of the fall season, make sure to book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask.
Our tours will continue throughout the fall, with school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages of newcomers and returning enthusiasts. Click here for details.
For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334-0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
Women’s History Month
In recognition of Women’s History Month this October, we thank and celebrate women and girls, past and present, who continue to shape the Comox Valley, the coast and beyond. For this year’s national theme, Through Her Lens: Celebrating the Diversity of Women, here are three examples of community effort and long-lasting leadership.
Image Above: On October 17, 1929 delegates from the North Island Women’s Institutes met at the Native Sons Hall for a District Conference. Photo: CDM Sillence Collection
Image Above: Staff of the Comox Valley Cannery, September 1934. Charles Sillence photograph. Photo: 2004.42.133
In Knowledge’s, British Columbia An Untold Story, “THE NATIVE SISTERHOOD: Brenda Campbell and other Indigenous women establish ground-breaking advocacy group.” (1933) Explore Brenda Campbell’s many contributions and her role in the creation of the Native Sisterhood of British Columbia (NBBC) in 1933.
Halloween Candy Jar Contest
Get a head start on your candy haul on Tuesday, October 31st with the museum’s candy jar guessing game. If your estimate is the closest to the actual number, you’ll win the entire jar of candy!
The contest is limited to one guess per person, and the winner will be contacted on November 1st. The museum will be open its regular hours on October 31st, from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Upcoming Remembrance Day Exhibit
In commemoration of the family, friends, and loved ones lost in the line of duty, the museum will have a temporary Remembrance Day exhibit in the second floor gallery from October 21st until November 10th. The museum will be closed on Saturday, November 11th.
St. Andrew's Anglican Church will host their fall cemetery cleanup on Saturday, November 4th from 9:00am until 12:00pm in preparation for Remembrance Day. The cemetery is located behind the church at the corner of N. Island Highway and Dingwall Road. Click here for more details.
Keeping Up the Facade
You may have noticed that the museum’s front entrance is getting a facelift! Ravenstone Masonry & Conservation Inc.’s Shawn Thibault has been working on the much-needed restoration of the sandstone features from the original historic post office building.
A big thank you to Shawn, and to the City of Courtenay for providing the necessary funding to keep this heritage building a thriving destination for natural and cultural history.
Enlighten Nights
Visit the Courtenay Museum on fall evenings, and experience the warmth and comfort of the season with the museum's Enlighten Nights series of captivating lectures, where we delve into intriguing topics and great discussions.
Tickets: $5 for Historical Society members; $6 for the general public. Advance tickets are recommended. Tickets can be purchased over the phone by calling 250-334-0686 ext 2.
Rick Ross
Discover the fascinating world of fungi with Biologist, Rick Ross, who will be your guide in exploring the intriguing world of BC mushrooms. Rick's experience will provide valuable insight for mushroom hunting season. Attendees are welcome to bring mushrooms for identification.
Jeanette Taylor
A treasure trove of intriguing photos and stories emerged when Historian, Jeanette Taylor, set to work on her latest book, Sheltering in the Backrush, A History of Twin Islands. Some of the stories are so bizarre, says Jeanette Taylor, they prove the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction.
Pat Trask
The summer of 2020 was a time of discovery for the Courtenay and District Museum when, Curator, Pat Trask, discovered the bones of a juvenile elasmosaur in the bank of the Trent River. Rescued from certain loss due to erosion, this important specimen took two months to excavate and several months of cleaning and preparation.
Live Music: Alan Jossul
Elevate your museum visit with the soothing sounds of Alan Jossul's ambient music as you explore the exhibits and immerse yourself in the atmosphere.
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.
Live Music: Blaine Dunaway
Enhance your museum experience through the improvisational melodies crafted by Blaine Dunaway as you navigate through the exhibits to the sounds of his violin.
Blaine Dunaway is a local composer, music teacher, violinist, and trumpet player. Known Canada-wide, his experience composing music spans many styles, ranging from 15-piece bands to meditation tracks. He teaches cello, violin, flugelhorn, trumpet, and beginner guitar to students of all ages.
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Take Our New Survey
If you’ve been to the museum recently, we’re interested in your feedback. Fill out our short survey to explore what people enjoy and where they’re visiting from.
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Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 62nd 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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Museum Funding
In 1961, founders of the Courtenay and District Historical Society began with a regional mandate to create the Courtenay and District Museum (CDM) to collect, preserve and interpret natural and cultural heritage of the Comox Valley. Core values encompass integrity, inclusiveness, community service, rigorous research, objective interpretation and public outreach.
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