Education Programs
Early Colonial Settlement
K’ómoks First Nation had lived on their traditional territory for thousands of years before European explorers began to arrive in the 1700s, followed by colonial settlers in the 1860s. The newcomers brought challenges to Indigenous people and also faced new challenges in their own lives. This is an interactive program showing the changes in family life brought about by new technology and exploring some of the early colonial settlement history of the Comox Valley. Clothing, tools, food, education, housekeeping and entertainment, past and present, are discussed and examined through many hands-on experiences.
This is an hour and a half long program which includes a slide show introduction to Comox Valley history a tour of the exhibits and an interactive session with artifacts and an activity.
$120.00 + GST = $126.00 (Maximum 30)
Courtenay Riverway Walk
Did you know that the Courtenay Riverway Walk is one of the longest Riverway walks in British Columbia? Bring your class to experience Courtenay’s rich heritage! Find out more about this program that explores the natural and cultural history of the Courtenay River.
$140.00 + GST = $147.00 (Maximum 30 persons)
Fossil A
This is our popular introductory programs about prehistoric life in the Comox Valley. Your experience begins with an interactive discussion and presentation. In addition to learning about the formation of Vancouver Island, students will discover that the area, rich in 80 million year old marine fossils, was once submerged beneath a tropical sea. Students will then tour the palaeontology exhibits or have the opportunity to study fossil specimens up-close.
$120.00 + GST = $126.00 (Maximum 30 persons)
Highly Recommended to combine Fossil programs A&B.
$215.00 + GST = $225.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
Fossil B
This is the most popular feature of the museum’s fossil programmes. Students are taken to the Puntledge River where they will have the opportunity to explore an 80M year old sea floor! After a brief discussion on what to look for, use of tools, safety precautions and the history of the dig site, students will search for fossils in the shale. This field trip can be combined with a Fossil A tour.
$155.00 + GST = $162.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
Highly Recommended to combine Fossil programs A&B.
$215.00 + GST = $225.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
Geology A
Explore the power of our ever-changing earth’s surface in this exciting discussion of geology. Through a presentation, hands-on activities and interactive discussions, students will compare and contrast geological features and discover the cause and effect of natural formations and phenomena.
$120.00 + GST = $126.00 (Maximum 30 persons)
Highly Recommended to combine Geology A&B.
$215.00 + GST = $225.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
Geology B
This field trip program is an extension of Geology A and a chance for students to examine different rocks, minerals and geologic formations and to apply what they have already learned in a field trip setting. Participants will travel to a geologically significant site at Comox Lake where they will be able to explore and analyze rocks as well as observe the processes of sedimentation, erosion and volcanic activity.
The group must provide its own transportation from the museum to and from Comox Lake, either by parent, car pool or bus.
$155.00 + GST = $162.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
Highly Recommended to combine Geology A&B.
$215.00 + GST = $225.75 (Maximum 30 persons)
General Tour
Location: Courtenay Museum
Program duration between 1-1.5 hours
$120.00 + GST = $126.00 (Maximum 30 persons)
This tour combines natural and cultural history for all age levels. Through presentation and walking commentary, students will learn about all aspects of what the museum has to offer.