The museum is clearly trying to show some local history, and it was nice to see the fossils on display but most of the information and displays felt mediocre.
The text panels were exceptionally bland and unspecific and most were simply printed on paper and stuck haphazardly on the walls compared to fancier museums.
We did appreciate the spots where specific islands were listed for fossil finds. Worth a visit if you need something to do for an hour, but otherwise just okay.
Brittany Stainton
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February 04, 2026
My kids and I were looking for something to do to kill a bit of time in Courtenay and we were very happy to come across this little museum. There are some really neat artifacts. Entrance is by donation. The kids and I had a great time!
Jadyn Sanford
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January 03, 2026
Very cute little museum! There was palaeontology, indigenous history, and comox/Courtenay based history. Very fascinating and donation based entry.
Martin Young
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October 10, 2023
Man! What an awesome hidden gem this museum is. Dedicated to local palaeontology and shows an impressive array of ancient artifacts including a local find (Mosasaur) of some significance. Take a look at the photos and make sure to get to Courtenay and check out the museum for yourself. Entry is done by donation, it’s well worth dropping $20 for you and the kids adventure.
Angela and Eton Jordan
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April 03, 2023
Such a wonderful museum all around! We booked the private fossil tour and enjoyed exploring the museum before our tour. Pat was a wonderful guide and showed us the amazing paleontology fids around the museum. At the river bed, Pat was patient and kind and so engaging. He really took time with our kids, especially our youngest who wants to be a paleontologist. Thank you so much, Pat. It is an experience we will never forget!
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The museum is clearly trying to show some local history, and it was nice to see the fossils on display but most of the information and displays felt mediocre. The text panels were exceptionally bland and unspecific and most were simply printed on paper and stuck haphazardly on the walls compared to fancier museums. We did appreciate the spots where specific islands were listed for fossil finds. Worth a visit if you need something to do for an hour, but otherwise just okay.
My kids and I were looking for something to do to kill a bit of time in Courtenay and we were very happy to come across this little museum. There are some really neat artifacts. Entrance is by donation. The kids and I had a great time!
Very cute little museum! There was palaeontology, indigenous history, and comox/Courtenay based history. Very fascinating and donation based entry.
Man! What an awesome hidden gem this museum is. Dedicated to local palaeontology and shows an impressive array of ancient artifacts including a local find (Mosasaur) of some significance. Take a look at the photos and make sure to get to Courtenay and check out the museum for yourself. Entry is done by donation, it’s well worth dropping $20 for you and the kids adventure.
Such a wonderful museum all around! We booked the private fossil tour and enjoyed exploring the museum before our tour. Pat was a wonderful guide and showed us the amazing paleontology fids around the museum. At the river bed, Pat was patient and kind and so engaging. He really took time with our kids, especially our youngest who wants to be a paleontologist. Thank you so much, Pat. It is an experience we will never forget!