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Courtenay & District Museum

Name: Courtenay & District Museum
Address: 207 Fourth Street, Courtenay, BC, V9N1G7, CA
Telephone: +12503340686
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Natural and cultural history. Fossil tours, exhibits, programs, archival access, gift shop. Welcome! history. Admission is by donation.

Please join us to explore exhibits of Cretaceous marine reptiles and to learn more about Vancouver Island's natural and cultural history. If you're interested in a more hands-on experience, fossil tours are available to explore local rivers where you can hunt for fossilized marine animals and plants. We also have programs on social history and public access to the archives.

10/15/2026

New Exhibit: Signed, Sealed, Delivered
October 17, 2026 – March 6, 2027

Post offices used to be one of the main focal points in communities. They were places to gather, socialize, and connect to the rest of the world. They were integral to daily lives.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered touches on the history of our region’s post offices through images, objects, letters, and artwork from the museum’s permanent collection.

As the former Courtenay Post Office building wraps up its 100th year, take some time to reflect on stories from the archives that illustrate the Comox Valley’s postal past. All informative; some surprising!

10/06/2026

October 6th Lecture Cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’re sorry to share that today’s scheduled lecture, Seagoing Women, has been cancelled.

We know many of you were looking forward to the event, and we sincerely apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you very much for your understanding.

If you purchased tickets, please contact us directly at 250-334-0686 ext 2 and we’ll be happy to arrange a refund.

09/29/2026

Lecture: Seagoing Women
Tuesday, October 6 @ 7:00 PM

In honour of Women’s History Month, the museum lecture series presents Seagoing Women.

Sara Donnelly will speak about her new book celebrating women whose work lives have been shaped by their connection to the sea.

Details:
https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/lecture-seagoing-women/

09/23/2026

On September 30 each year, Canada commemorates the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

The museum will be closed Wednesday, September 30 in recognition.

Click here for more information from Canadian Heritage:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html

Click here to find out more about Truth and Reconciliation Week 2026:
https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/

09/12/2026

Fall Fossil Tours

Reserve your spot for a day of discovery! Explore the region’s ancient past on one of our world-famous fossil tours, led by Natural History Curator, Pat Trask, running now through October 2026. There's a tour for everyone: public tours for individuals and families, plus programs built for school classes and adult and youth groups.

Whether you're discovering fossils for the first time, or returning as an enthusiast, these tours make for a fun, educational outing for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to explore, learn, and step back in time! And if you’re planning, consider booking for spring 2027!

For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334–0686 ext. 2 or send an email to [email protected].

09/10/2026

Reminder: New Acquisitions
Now until September 19, 2026

Hurry, the clock is ticking! The last day to see this in-house exhibit will be Saturday, September 19, so be sure to come in and check it out before it’s gone.

Click Here for Details:
https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/programmes-exhibits/our-exhibits/current-exhibit/

The upcoming exhibit will highlight regional postal history through photos, correspondence, and ephemera. More details to come in next month’s newsletter, with a planned mid-October opening.

09/09/2026

In Memoriam: Judy Hagen

The Courtenay and District Museum Society lost a long-time leader and friend with the passing of Author, Researcher, Judy Hagen on July 24, 2026.

Since the 1980s, Judy had served the community and museum society through her writing, research, and leadership. Feisty and spirited, a pistol in the best way, Judy was also the calm in the eye of political winds she experienced in her life with her late husband, the Honourable Stanley B. Hagen.

For Judy, when working with the museum, no matter what the challenge, there was always a silver lining. Forward thinking, Judy was a main driver of the museum society’s purchase of the 1925 Post Office building for museum expansion in 2000 and for the Provincial Heritage Site designation of the Puntledge elasmosaur under the Heritage Conservation Act in 1989.

Judy’s obituary can be found here:
https://bit.ly/46Nou7n

Photo: Judy and her dog Pepper, 1996. Comox Valley Echo Collection at the CDM

08/24/2026

From the Archives: Photo of the Month

Gordon McLean (left), two unidentified young men and Dusty d’Esterre (front right) enjoy a sunny day at Williams Beach. S.B.W. (Dusty) d’Esterre photograph. This photo and its caption appear on page 139 of Step Into Wilderness: A Pictorial History of Outdoor Exploration in and around the Comox Valley available in the museum giftshop or from Harbour Publishing (All proceeds from the book support education programs and archives).

You can view more photos like this on our website.

Click here to visit our holdings:
https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/comox-valley-history/our-holdings/

Photo: CDM d’Esterre Collection

08/19/2026

Rental Discount for Non-Profits

Are you or someone you know part of a non-profit that’s looking for venue space? The Courtenay Museum is now offering special discounted rates for non-profit groups renting out the Rotary Gallery or Dogwood Gallery spaces.

Please email [email protected] or call (250) 334 - 0686 ext. 2 for more details.

08/11/2026

Summer Fossil Tours ☀️⛏️

Explore the region’s ancient past on one of our world-famous fossil tours, led by Natural History Curator, Pat Trask, and running through October 2026. Reserve your spot for a day of discovery. There's a tour for everyone — public tours for individuals and families, plus programs built for school classes and adult and youth groups.

Whether you're discovering fossils for the first time, or returning as an enthusiast, these tours make for a fun, educational outing for all ages. Don’t miss your chance to explore, learn, and step back in time! And if you’re planning, consider booking for spring 2027!

For more information and to book your tour, please call (250) 334–0686 ext. 2 or send an email to [email protected].

Address

207 Fourth Street
Courtenay, BC
V9N1G7

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12503340686

Website

http://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/

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