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Last Chance - Hope Meets Action
Hope Meets Action: Echoes Through the Black Continuum, a travelling exhibit created by the BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum, will be moving on to its next venue soon. The last day to see it here is Saturday, May 23, 2026.
If you haven’t visited yet, plan to drop in to our second-floor gallery and explore the complicated history of Black British Columbians. This exhibit traces an unbroken line of strength and resistance from the distant past to the present and into the future by highlighting the contributions of Black leaders whose actions echo across the centuries.
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Lecture: Source Encounters – The Comox Lake Watershed
Event type: In-person
Join Meaghan Cursons as she presents a lively and visual overview of the many issues, past and present, affecting our watershed.
Cursons is a Storyteller and provides Public Outreach and Engagement for the CVRD Comox Lake Watershed Protection Plan.
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Spring Fossil Tours
It’s now the perfect time to plan an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Be sure to reserve your spot on one of our world-famous fossil tours, led by Natural History Curator, Pat Trask. Running from now through the fall, these guided experiences offer a unique opportunity to explore and uncover the region’s ancient past.
We offer public tours designed for families, along with specialized programming for school classes, adult and youth groups. Whether you're discovering fossils for the first time or returning as an enthusiast, these tours provide a fun, educational outing for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to explore, learn, and connect with history!
For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334–0686 ext. 2 or send an email to info@courtenaymuseum.ca.
Driftwood Mall Turns For the community, this was front page news on May 5, 1976 in the Comox District Free Press newspaper: “The ribbon has been cut and the doors are officially open at the new shoppers’ mall in Courtenay.”
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New Arrivals in the Gift Shop
These new wind-up swimming bath toys from Rex London are making a big splash in the Museum Gift Shop this month! Continuing the beach theme, we also have decorative wood houses, and locally-made fabric door stoppers with various prints.
So come in and check out the new arrivals before they’re gone, and celebrate the sunshine as the summer approaches.
We’re Hiring Summer Students
Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? To apply, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk.
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!
Not a member yet? Join online today!
From the Archives: Photo of the Month
Agnes Sutherland was crowned Courtenay’s 1925 May Queen at the age of thirteen. This photograph appears on page 159 of Watershed Moments: A Pictorial History of Courtenay and District.
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
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 & District Historical Society began with a regional mandate to create the Courtenay & 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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