Articles - Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives

The Mi’kmaq and Ice Hockey

Last month, September 2023, an historic ice hockey stick – the Caruk stick – returned to Nova Scotia, highlighting the connection of the Mi’kmaq peoples to this sport. In the early beginnings of the modern game, the MicMac, known for its durabilty, was the most popular hockey sƟck for players. Made from one solid piece …

Once of a Winter’s Night

By Leigh Hirst, CHS Member The setting sun streams through the windows on the west side of our house and illuminates the living room wall. From where I sit, listening to music on one of the Shaw cable music channels, my eye is drawn, strangely, to the high definition receiver that sits underneath the TV, …

Visitor Information

HOURS OF OPERATION

Museum Winter Hours
Thursdays – 11 am – 4 pm
Fridays – 11 am – 4 pm
Saturdays – 11 am – 1:30 pm

Archives: By appointment
Contact Archives here

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Museum and Archives closed from December 16, 2023 to January 31, 2024

ADMISSION:
Admission to the museum is by donation. We accept cash, cheques (payable to the Cowichan Historical Society), e-transfer, debit and credit cards. Charitable tax receipts will be issued for amounts over $25.00.

Please note

While you are at the Museum or Archives, please

do not bring food or drink into the museum or the archives
use a pencil at all times inside (no ink pens, please)
use hand sanitizer provided at the front desk
cough or sneeze into your sleeve
avoid touching your face
use masks (optional)