by Kissel Reid | Sep 6, 2025 | news
Friends of the Qualicum Beach Forest and the Qualicum Beach Museum will be hosting several walking tours during BC National Forest Week, which runs September 21st – 27th.
These tours highlight the incredible trees and forests we have right here in Qualicum Beach. They each will take approx. 1.5 hrs.
- Tuesday September 23rd – The Heritage Forest: Trees, Plants, and Wildlife, with Dr. Lynne Brookes.
(SOLD OUT)
- Wednesday September 24th – The Heritage Forest: History, Ecology, and Cultural Significance, with Tom Whitfield.
(SOLD OUT)
- Thursday September 25th – Ornamental Trees of Milner Gardens, with Denise Winter, 12:30 p.m. – Tour is free with admission to the gardens: $10/adult, $6/youth
- Saturday September 27th – Boldly Hunting Invasive Aliens!, with Carrie Reid, at the Museum Trail, 2 p.m.
Questions about registration? E-mail qbmuseum2@shaw.ca or call 250-752-5533.
by Kissel Reid | Jun 24, 2025 | news, Projects
Thank you to everyone for submitting your most stunning images of trees in Qualicum Beach!
The contest closed August 31st, 2025 at 5 p.m. PST. Judging will be conducted by a committee independent from the QB Museum or Friends of the QB Forest.
Only winners will be contacted. The winners in the Adult and Youth categories will be contacted no later than September 9th. Public announcement of the winners will be made on September 19th, 2025.
For any questions, please email qbmuseum2@shaw.ca
by Kissel Reid | Jun 17, 2025 | news
“Pretty Old Things”
The delightful, the charming, the unique.
But also, the pretty, the old, and the pretty old.
Visit the QB Museum to experience an enchanting snapshot of the museum’s collections. Rarely-seen, this collection of unique objects will transport you to a historically decadent time!
Many of the objects on display have never been exhibited, and include clothing, jewelry, and portraiture. These items and their stories provide a sneak peek into the ‘treasure chest’ that is the Qualicum Beach Museum.
On display June 10 – September 13, 2025.
by Kissel Reid | Jun 3, 2025 | news
It’s back!
“We Have The Power”, our successful exhibition from Summer 2023, has made a triumphant return for the 2025 season!
This time with some new additions…
Stop by the QB Museum Powerhouse to check out the history of power and energy in Qualicum Beach and how local initiatives are battling climate change whilst working towards an better community.
On until November 2025.
by Kissel Reid | Mar 8, 2025 | news
“The History of Railways on Vancouver Island”
Wednesday March 19th, at 2 p.m.
Please join us as we welcome Robert D. Turner, FRCGS, LLD, who will explore the stories of railways and their impact on Vancouver Island and its communities over the last century and a half.
By 2025, operating railways are all but gone from Vancouver Island. However, not so long ago, the Island was served by both the Canadian Pacific Railway (with the Esquimalt & Nanaimo) and Canadian National Railways, as well as hundreds of miles of logging and coal mining lines. There was even an electric streetcar and interurban system in Victoria. The earliest railway dates to the 1860s at Nanaimo, and by the 1920s, railways were a key role in transport and communications on Vancouver Island, from Victoria to the Nimpkish Valley and from Parksville to Port Alberni.
Today, two delightful heritage centers for railways operate on our Island. The BC Forest Discovery Centre at Duncan, and the other is at Port Alberni. Preserved locomotives (including Qualicum’s own 1066 engine), huge trestles, historic stations, and trails connecting communities are reminders of the busy times in days gone by.
*Please note: This lecture will be at Rotary Hall, not at the museum*
General Admission: $10 per person
QBH&MS Members/Enrolled Students: $5 per person
Tickets can be purchased at the link below, or in person at the museum.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/qb-museum-lecture-series-ft-robert-turner
