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Elasmosaur Named B.C.'s Official Fossil
Eighty million thanks from the Courtenay and District Museum to the Heritage Branch and the British Columbia Palaeontological Alliance for this public voting process and to all those who voted for the Puntledge River elasmosaur discovered by Mike Trask in 1988 to become a provincial symbol.
Extraordinary support from City of Courtenay past and present Council and staff, community groups, schools, visitors, Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard and the Honourable Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport achieved this bill. Thank you to all!
Visit the Courtenay Museum on fall evenings, and experience the warmth and comfort of the season with the museum's Enlighten Nights series of captivating lectures, where we delve into intriguing topics and great discussions.
Upcoming Lecture: Sheltering in the Backrush, A History of Twin Islands
Event type: In-person
A treasure trove of intriguing photos and stories emerged when historian Jeanette Taylor set to work on her latest book, Sheltering in the Backrush, A History of Twin Islands. Some of the stories are so bizarre, says Taylor, they prove the old adage that truth is stranger than fiction.
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Upcoming Lecture: Tales of the Elasmosaur
Event type: In-person
Join Courtenay Museum Natural History Curator, Pat Trask, for an evening all about palaeontological discovery in the Comox Valley. Trask will focus on the 1988 discovery of the Puntledge River elasmosaur, discoveries made by others in the Comox Valley and on his more recent discovery of a juvenile elasmosaur on the Trent River. Lecture will include slides and a walk through the exhibit area.
Elasmosaur’s Birthday
Courtenay’s very own Puntledge River elasmosaur is turning 80,000,035 this November! Join us at the museum on Saturday, November 25th from 11:00am - 2:00pm for a special birthday party for the elasmosaur, and celebrate its official designation as the provincial fossil of BC. Come and join us for cake, treats and celebration.
Remembrance Day Exhibit
In commemoration of the family, friends, and loved ones lost in the line of duty, the museum will have a temporary Remembrance Day exhibit in the second floor gallery until November 10th. The museum will be closed on Saturday, November 11th.
Members-Only Gift Shop Sale
From December 1st through to the 23rd, Courtenay Museum members will receive a special 25% discount on most items in our gift shop. Not a member? No worries! Purchase a membership at the front desk and you will immediately qualify for the member's-only sale.
We're happy to announce plenty of new items hitting the gift shop shelves this month and into December, including tea towels, metal signs, glasses cases, and much more from Emma Bridgewater and Thornback & Peel. Come and check us out to start making your shopping list!
Please note, this offer does not apply to items already marked down or on consignment. Your valid membership card must be shown at the time of purchase.
Moonlight & Magic
The museum will be open from 5:00pm to 8:30pm for Courtenay’s 2023 Moonlight and Magic event on Friday, November 17th. Walk the streets of Courtenay and enjoy events, music, food, and shops open later than usual. Admission to the museum will be by donation while our hours extend into the evening for the public.
Last Chance - BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms Exhibit
The Royal BC Museum’s wildly popular travelling exhibit, BC’s Marvellous Mushrooms, will be moving on to its next location in December. Its last day here will be Saturday, December 9th, so be sure to come by to learn about our fascinating fungi before it’s gone.
The following Saturday, December 16th, the Courtenay Museum will welcome Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC, created by the First Peoples’ Cultural Council in partnership with Royal BC Museum. It will be on display until April 6th next year.
Comox Valley Santa's Workshop
The Courtenay Museum will once again be a drop-off location for new or "gently-used" toys, books and games to help brighten the Christmas season for local kids and families.
Live Music: Tranquil Harp
Patt Scrivener is passionate about the Celtic harp. A long distance move forced her to leave her beloved grand piano behind and in 2001 she replaced it with a Celtic harp. Patt has been fortunate to study with some great harpists from Canada, USA, Israel, Wales and Scotland.
She plays music in many genres including, Scandinavian, Classical, Celtic, Latin and Pop. Her extensive piano background has been an asset in teaching herself and others to play the harp. Patt makes her home in Parksville, BC and performs for celebrations of all kinds and teaches music in her home studio.
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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.
Also, if you have experienced one of our weekly events or our fossil tours feel free to post a pic and tag us with #CourtenayandDistrictMuseum, we would love to see your posts!
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Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 62nd 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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Archives Awareness Week
Did you know that the third week of November marks BC Archives Awareness Week? In observance of the week, the Courtenay Museum would like to bring attention to a resource recently added to the archives.
Hard copy newspaper editions spanning 1986 to 2011 have been generously donated by the Comox Valley Record. Community newspapers like this provide researchers with an invaluable listing of area happenings, interests, and activities.
Take Our New Survey
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.
Photo of the Month
CDM #991.138.1 E.W. Theatre, Fifth St. and England Ave., c. 1945
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:
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