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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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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 and social media. 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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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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Gearing Up for Fossil Tours
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.
Gift Shop News
Some fabulous brand-new items from Rex London have arrived in the Gift Shop! These new additions include incredibly cute “Mini Bunny in a Box” and “Mouse in a House” plush dolls with their little beds, as well as a playful “Knitting Mushroom” kit with yarn included.
Last but not least, we have restocked the popular “Box of Slugs” that were recently sold out. There’s never been a better selection to fill your basket than there is this spring in the museum’s Gift Shop.
We’re Hiring Summer Students!
Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs 2025, the museum has two positions available for summer students: 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.
Heritage Sights
One hundred years ago the corner of 4th Street and Cliffe Avenue would have looked much different from today. The Courtenay Post Office building, a mix of brick and concrete masonry, was under construction. Work began in late 1924, and the Post Office opened for business in January 1926.
This building was commemorated by the City of Courtenay Heritage Advisory Commission in 1995. The Commission has brought attention to a number of heritage structures and sites. The first municipally recognized building in 1987 was our neighbour (and former home), the Native Sons Hall.
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Membership
Is your membership due for renewal, or are you considering becoming a member?
We’ve made it easier than ever to renew or sign up for a museum membership with our brand-new Membership Program!
Why is getting a membership so great?
As a member, you’ll also be supporting our work in preserving and sharing stories like those found in the museum's award-winning local history book, Watershed Moments, and its follow-up, Step Into Wilderness.
Whether you’re renewing or joining for the first time, this new process is designed to save you time and keep you connected. Don’t miss out—visit our membership page to renew or sign up today and continue enjoying all the perks of being part of our museum community!
Slideshow Wrap-Up: Spring Fling and Easter Things
Thank you all for another year of this memorable event!
Follow the Courtenay Museum on Instagram!
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.
Have you visited the museum recently? We would love to see your photos! Post a pic and tag us with #CourtenayMuseum
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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From the Archives: Photo of the Month
CDM #p25-16c Canadian Bank of Commerce, c.1912
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
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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