Mt. Washington Museums

A museum of local history with an emphasis on coal mining. Visitors can walk through a replica mine in the basement as well as view various exhibits and displays.

The Comox Air Force Museum displays the heritage of 19 Wing Comox and West Coast Canadian Military Aviation. Located at the historic and operational 19 Wing Comox, the museum records the history and heritage of all of Canada’s Air Forces. The museum also maintains a Heritage Air Park, a collection of historic warplanes on outdoor display from May until September every year.

The Courtenay Museum features paleontology, First Nations and Pioneer exhibits. Home to the 12 Metre long elasmosaur, an 80 million year old marine reptile found on the banks of the Puntledge River in Courtenay. Other fossils include mosasaurs turtles, sharks, ammonites and other marine fossils from the age of dinosaurs. Summer hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm and Sundays, 12pm to 4pm. Winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Fossil tours available.