Events
The Island in the Middle of Everywhere
Take a remarkable journey to The Island in the Middle of Everywhere!
Developed by Ingenium Canada in partnership with the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Archaeology Project, this photographic exhibition showcases the historical food-gathering practices that allowed Northern Coast Salish peoples to prosper for generations. The remains of these practices are reminders of the deep history of Indigenous peoples on Xwe’etay and why it is vitally important to protect that heritage today.
Come visit The Island in the Middle of Everywhere, learn about the archaeological work in progress, and witness the beauty of the Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island!
On display until October 8, 2026.
QB Reads ft. Suzanne Picot
From the mountains of the Yukon to the shores of Nova Scotia, Suzanne Picot has always considered ‘adventure’ to be her true calling. Presenting her memoir, “Dunroamin’ Diary”, Suzanne looks at her personal idea of success, following one’s intuition, and being open to curiosity.
Suzanne Picot is an Acadian visiting from Nova Scotia, via 42 years in the Yukon. Her quirky creative nature is the main ingredient of her global roaming and her bold survival in a Yukon cabin. Adventure has always been her true calling in search of personal authenticity. Often writing in corner cafes, she’s a dedicated journal keeping, thanks to Anne Frank. Notably, Suzanne hand sewed a quilt with 6000 clothing labels and called it therapy. Having recent returned to her Maritime roots, she now lives in a a little yellow cottage by the sea with her sweetie Robertson, near Lunenburg, NS.
Join us on Thursday June 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the QB Museum as Suzanne shares how she knit her journey of life, featuring a quirky story from each decade, from one end of the country to the other and back again!
RSVPs are appreciated by phone or email.
Make a Father’s Day Card
Join us for a special Crafting Saturday at the QB Museum!
Join us on Saturday June 20th anytime during our opening hours to put together a card for that special someone in your life!
With Father’s Day happening the very next day, Crafting Saturday is the perfect time to create something special.
Make a card, an ornament, a figurine, or anything from your own imagination!
Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
All ages welcome!
Admission by donation.
Father’s Day at the QB Museum
Sunday June 21st not only marks the Seaside Cruizers’ annual Show & Shine, but it’s also Father’s Day!
Celebrate the day in Downtown Qualicum Beach wandering the car show to admire a stunning variety of classic and custom cars, before heading down to the QB Museum for some kid-friendly activities.
Featuring car-themed crafts and scavenger hunt, it’s sure to be a day filled with memorable experiences!
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Learn more about the Seaside Cruizers: https://seasidecruizers.com/
We Have The Power
It’s back!
“We Have The Power”, our successful exhibition from Summer 2023, has made a triumphant return for the 2025/2026 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 Summer 2026.
Special Events
Museum openings, volunteer appreciation, exhibit launches, travelling exhibits, lectures, and more!
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QB Reads Series
Calling all writers!
Are you a local author, poet, researcher, or literary enthusiast who would like to share your work with the community?
Let us introduce you to our QB Reads Series – an open writers festival dedicated to celebrating local talent and creativity.
This series is open to all writers and researchers, of any kind, who are looking for a welcoming space to do a reading or a presentation. The Qualicum Beach Museum is happy to provide a comfortable public space where local writers can have a platform to share their work with the community – all free of charge and available year-round!
What we offer:
– Your choice of space within the museum buildings or grounds, capable of hosting up to 30 people, chairs and tables included.
– A podium, sound system, and your choice of assorted stage dressings which can possibly include artefacts.
– Promotional support which includes social media assistance, event advertising, and graphic design for posters and other media.
– Photographs of the event.
Contact us today to start planning your event! Writing is an important expression of creativity, and we would love to help you bring your creativity to life!
