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National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, and the Comox Valley will have no shortage of activities to celebrate this important day and month. Celebrations will be held at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Saturday, June 20 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Click Here for details from the K'ómoks First Nation website.
The following week, the Queneesh Indigenous Community Society will be co-hosting the K'ómoks Fusion Festival celebration on Friday, June 26 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Comox Valley Art Gallery plaza. Click Here for details.
Summer 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.
Canada Day Open House
The Courtenay and District Museum will celebrate Canada Day with an open house from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1. Guests are welcome to enjoy live music by Alan Jossul, enter to win a door prize, and try their hand at kids’ crafts.
There will also be a special one-day-only 50% off sale for the book Step Into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley (limit of 3 per person).
While you’re at the museum loving the air-conditioned comfort, take a few moments to check out the curated in-house exhibit, New Acquisitions, that shines a spotlight on recent objects and images donated by the public.
Hot Chocolates Turns 40 Years Old
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Hot Chocolates opening for business in downtown Courtenay. The newspaper ad seen here, celebrating one year in business, appeared in the June 12, 1987 edition of the Comox District Free Press. Note the original shop location on Duncan Avenue where the Backdoor Gallery & Studio is today.
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Gift Shop News
The Museum Gift Shop has added some fabulous new Vancouver Island maps to the selection of charts for sale. These “placemat” maps are laminated, measure 17 x 11 inches, and serve as a more budget friendly option at $9.50 plus tax.
From the Archives: Photo of the Month
Long-time Courtenay meter reader Billy Hayman with a good catch, ca. 1920. This photograph appears on page 168 of Step into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley.
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
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!
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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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