Courtenay and District Museum and Palaeontology Centre
Non-profit museum in downtown Courtenay, home of the Puntledge River elasmosaur, BC's provincial fossil, with local history exhibits and pre-booked fossil tours.
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Its best-known resident is the Puntledge River elasmosaur, a long-necked marine reptile now formally named Traskasaura sandrae. The animal has been named British Columbia's provincial fossil, which makes the museum a natural first stop for anyone curious about the ancient sea creatures that once lived where the valley is today.
The galleries also cover the human story of the Comox Valley through changing exhibits on local history and community life. A current exhibit looks at the part the post office has played in the valley, and it stays up until early March 2027.
For a closer look at the region's fossil record, the museum runs guided fossil tours Tuesday through Saturday at 9 am and 1 pm. Spots must be booked ahead, so plan before you go.
The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. A gift shop carries books and fossil-themed items, and a membership program lets locals and regular visitors support the museum's work all year.
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