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A Fish Tale
Visitors to the museum have likely met our ever-growing African Lungfish "Pam" (that's short for Pamela Lungerson). Pam became a popular part of museum programming 12 years ago. An air breather with fins like limbs, she provides opportunities for students to learn about fossils and evolution.
We're currently raising funds for a larger tank for Pam and have a sign on display requesting donations.
One of our youngest visitors took that sign to heart. A local three-year-old boy named Aiden saved up his allowance to give to the tank fund. Last week, he very proudly brought in his donation of $15.60. Thank you Aiden!
Aiden's donation brings money raised close to $350. Since we are looking to double the size of Pam's tank to 150 gallon size, we've still got a way to go.
If you are interested in making a donation, big or small, please drop it by the front desk of the museum. We can also provide a tax receipt.
Pam thanks you.
It's All There in Black and White
Was there a watershed moment in design 80 years ago? You be the judge with this advertisement from the Comox District Free Press of February 1, 1934.
Read this newspaper article from our archives
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Photo of the Month
CDM #974.136.14
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Before Television
The theme for BC's 2014 Heritage Week (February 17-23) is "Heritage Afloat". In that spirit we present a Union Steamship Estates creamer from our collection.
The Union Steamship Company was founded in Vancouver in 1889. Its passenger and cargo ships were well known along the BC coast. The company expanded into excursion ships carrying holiday makers from Vancouver to Bowen Island. In the 1920s passengers might choose to take such an excursion as a moonlight cruise on Wednesday or Saturday nights where they could dance on board the Lady Alexandra's deck.
When a hotel and other resort properties were built on Bowen Island in the 1920s a subsidiary company, Union Steamship Estates Ltd., was set up. Thus the logo on the creamer. By the early 1960s the company's foray into the resort business was ending and buildings were being torn down.
Your Membership Makes A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 53rd 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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Animals Among Us
Pet lovers, animal lovers and anyone who appreciates historic photos will enjoy this unique exhibit composed of images taken from the Campbell River Museum's archival collection and the stories that go with them.
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Museum Sponsors
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If you're considering donating to a charity, please consider the Courtenay and District Museum. Your support goes towards education programmes, lectures and collection management. We provide a tax receipt to donors.
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Museum Funding
The Courtenay and District Historical Society was registered as a nonprofit society in 1961 to preserve and interpret cultural and natural heritage of the Comox Valley. It has functioned as an independent society since that time. Funds are derived from the generous support of the City of Courtenay, British Columbia Arts Council, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia Gaming Branch, and from museum generated revenues and donations.
Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
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