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New Exhibit -
The Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present the travelling exhibition BATS: Out of the Darkness from the Kelowna Museums Society. The exhibit was created through collaboration between a wide range of Kelowna community partners, from scientists and environmental educators to chiropterologists (bat experts) and representatives of the syilx/Okanagan Nation.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year on September 30, Canadians commemorate the painful and tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools across our country. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never came back home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
On this day, we are encouraged to wear an orange shirt and remember those lost, along with the thousands of survivors across Canada. Click Here for more information from Canadian Heritage, and Click Here to find out more about Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025.
Fall Fossil Tours
Have you been down to the river this year? Don’t miss this chance to book your spot on a world-famous fossil tour guided by Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Tours will run throughout the fall with public tours for families, and school programming available for classes and youth groups. These tours 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.
From the Archives: Photo of the Month
CDM #990.24.161 McPhee Store Warehouse, along Courtenay River, c. 1905
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Gift Shop News
We’re excited to announce new handbags by local artist, Cheryl Webster, now available in the Museum Gift Shop. These one-of-a-kind pieces are crafted from a variety of cotton, linen, silk, felted wool, and beeswax (for the waxed cotton). The waxed cotton is water-resistant, using Canadian beeswax.
Cheryl started Hummingbird Felting Studio in Royston earlier this year to explore her newfound passion for felting, and she continues to wow us with her beautiful work. Cheryl also leads private and group classes so you can make a creation of your very own. Bookings can be made through her Facebook page linked above, or by phone: 250-703-1537.
Become a Museum Member
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 become a member?
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!
To celebrate the launch of our new Membership program, the Courtenay and District Museum is holding a members-only giveaway each month from July through December. Everyone who signs up will be automatically entered to win a copy of Step into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around Comox Valley.
We are excited to announce the winner for the month of August, Darrell Tomkins. 🎉Congratulations, Darrell! 🎉 This special gift is available for pick-up at the museum only, and we’ll contact each month's winner to arrange collection.
Not a member yet? Join online today for your chance to win at the end of August!
Upcoming Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Courtenay & District Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, September 17 at 4:00 PM in the museum’s Rotary Gallery.
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’d 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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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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