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Next Month: Annual Spring Fling and Easter Things Event
Mark your calendars! This is your chance to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Things event on Saturday, April 12th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm. All three hours will be jam-packed with lots of family fun, and admission to the event is by donation. Lecture: The Francophone Ranchers of BC’s Interior Plateau, 1860s-70s
Event type: In-person
Join Maurice Guibord for a lively presentation on this noteworthy aspect of early BC history. Attendees will also hear how the Indigenous descendants of these ranching families found their respective places during their historical journeys. Maurice is the Executive Director of the Société Historique Francophone de la Columbie-Britannique and an award-winning contributor of francophone history and heritage in BC. Gift Shop News
A fabulous lineup of new dinosaur books have arrived in the Museum Gift Shop this month! Learn how to Draw Ferocious Dinosaurs, and test your knowledge with Dinopedia and The Dictionary of Dinosaurs. On the silly side, pick up If Dinosaurs Had Hair for a good chuckle! We’re Hiring Summer Students!
Is someone you know looking for work experience this summer? Thanks to Canada Summer Jobs 2025, the museum has three positions available for summer students: Community Museum Technician, Corporate Assistant, and Earth Sciences Assistant Curator. If you or someone you know is interested, please send your resume to info@courtenaymuseum.ca or drop off a hard copy at the front desk. Heritage - It’s Natural!
Zoophycos is a trace fossil. Trace fossils are the tracks, trails, burrows or other markings left behind by organisms in the sediment. Zoophycos feeding traces consist of radiating arc-like grooves and ridges which are termed spreite. The spreite are arranged in broad overlapping tongues and fans around a central vertical shaft or burrow. The central burrow is the temporary home of the invertebrate organism and the curving lines are the patterns made as the organism burrowed and sifted for food around its central home. It’s All There in Black and White
To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, we’re taking a look back at an article about Comox Valley resident, Ede Anfield, in the January 6th, 1971 edition of the Comox District Free Press. Ede passed away in 1993 at the age of 86. With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo. International Women’s Day
The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Strength in every story. This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those who continue to face barriers to success. Creating opportunities for women and girls unlocks their potential and drives innovation, supports Canada’s economy, and helps ensure a sustainable future for all. Every woman’s story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of opportunity. This International Women’s Day, celebrate the women and girls in your life and share their stories. From the Archives: Photo of the Month
CDM #977.9.5 Kye Bay, c. 1900 You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings. Follow the Courtenay Museum on Instagram!
If you’ve visited the museum recently, feel free to post a pic and tag us with #CourtenayMuseum, we would love to see your posts! 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. Your Membership and Donations Make A Difference Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 64th 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. 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. 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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