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Summer Kids’ Crafts Are Back!
From now until August 24th, the museum will be hosting a Summer Kids’ Craft event every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm. Admission will be by donation.
Join our Kids’ Craft Coordinator, Hannah, as she guides youth and parents through the steps to make new weekly creations you can take home. The museum will provide all the materials and tools needed.
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Vaux’s Swifts Wrap-Up
We're excited to share the highlight reel from the Vaux’s swifts return to the Courtenay Museum’s brick chimney. After this stop, they continued their migration from Central America to Northern BC and Alaska. Click here to watch the video, and be sure to tune in next year to watch them live!
In addition, vauxhappening.org released their final 2024 numbers for each notable location along the Vaux’s swifts migratory path throughout North America. Click here to see our stats at the top of the list.
Summer 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.
Celebrate this Summer
July 12th - 14th
July 20th @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
August 2nd - 4th
August 3rd - 5th
Spotlight on Courtenay Streets
This month’s article is all about Harmston Avenue and the family history behind the name. That history starts with the arrival of William, Mary, and daughter Florence in 1862.
The article was penned by local historian Dorothy Isabelle Stubbs (1905-2003) who wrote several different columns for newspapers over the years including “Spotlight on Courtenay Streets” for the Comox District Free Press in 1970. This article appeared in the April 1st edition.
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New Exhibit - Museum at Campbell River
Since 1924, the Tyee Club has been promoting sportsmanship in catching the large salmon that spawn in the waters of the Campbell and Quinsam Rivers. See the 100-year span of the Club in the exhibition Fish On: 100 years of the Tyee Club on at the Museum at Campbell River from June 26th to October 6th.
This exhibition features historical photos, vintage fishing tackle, and archival documents, most of which were donated to the Museum in 2005.
BC Day Closure
The museum will be closed on Sunday, August 4th and Monday, August 5th. Wishing everyone a safe and happy BC Day holiday!
Photo of the Month
CDM #989.183.94 Pole Vaulting at Lewis Park, Courtenay, 1930s
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 63rd 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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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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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:
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