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Annual Spring Fling and Easter Things Event
It’s finally arrived! You’re invited to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Things event on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. All three hours will be jam-packed with lots of family fun, and admission to the event is by donation.
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Lecture: The Francophone Ranchers of BC’s Interior Plateau, 1860s-70s
Event type: In-person
Join Maurice Guibord for a lively presentation on this noteworthy aspect of early BC history. Attendees will also hear how the Indigenous descendants of these ranching families found their respective places during their historical journeys.
Speaker Maurice Guibord is the Executive Director of the Société historique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique and an award-winning contributor of francophone history and heritage in BC.
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Lecture: Challenging Exile: Japanese Canadians and the Wartime Constitution
Event type: In-person
Dr. Stanger-Ross’ illustrated talk will explore the government’s attempted mass banishment of Japanese Canadians after the close of the Second World War.
Stanger-Ross was the lead researcher for the Broken Promises travelling exhibit from the Nikkei National Museum currently on display in our upstairs gallery.
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Lecture: The Coast Salish Woolly Dog
Event type: In-person
This illustrated presentation will give a brief overview of Mutton’s story (Mutton was the name of the only known woolly dog whose pelt is at the Smithsonian). Genetic research has been combined with Oral History from Elders, weavers and Knowledge Keepers to reveal the Coast Salish Woolly Dogs’ cultural significance.
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Good Friday Closure
The museum will be closed on Friday, April 18th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend!
Coming Soon: Watch the Vaux’s Swifts LIVE
We’re excited to broadcast the Vaux’s swifts return to the Courtenay Museum’s brick chimney this year. With help from Mayor Bob Wells, ACS Computer Solutions, and City of Courtenay staff, the museum will have a 24-hour livestream on YouTube to view the swift traffic inside and outside the museum chimney.
Stay tuned for updates on our website courtenaymuseum.ca. Check in live around sunrise and sunset for their departure and return, and scrub through the previous 12 hours for any you might have missed. Be sure to tune in and catch them before they continue their migration from Central America to Northern BC and Alaska!
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Fossil Tours Are Back!
As the warmer weather approaches, don’t forget to book your spot on a world famous fossil tour guided by our Natural History Curator, Pat Trask.
Tours will run from now until the fall, with public tours for families and school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tour options are the perfect outing for all ages, newcomers and returning enthusiasts.
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For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334 – 0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
We’re Hiring Summer Students!
Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs 2025, the museum has three positions available for summer students: Community Museum Technician, Corporate Assistant, and Earth Sciences Assistant Curator.
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If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk.
It’s All There in Black and White
Hey sports fans! Can you believe it’s been 50 years since the Comox Valley Sports Centre opened? Details provided in the April 16, 1975 edition of the Comox District Free Press.
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With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Follow the Courtenay Museum on Instagram!
If you’ve visited the museum recently, feel free to post a pic and tag us with #CourtenayMuseum, we would love to see your posts!
The museum is scheduling lectures and events throughout the year, so follow us on Instagram and stay up to date on all events and news.
From the Archives: Photo of the Month
CDM #989.183.161 Sea plane, 1939
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 64th 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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We Want Your Feedback
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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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.
Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
Thank you to the team at ABC Printing & Signs for ongoing fantastic work!
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