Events

April 11: National Pet Day

On National Pet Day, we celebrate by paying tribute to our best friends, those animals that we welcome into our lives. who bring us so much love and compassion.

Friends and Family of the QB Museum, who have pets in their lives were gracious enough to share images and stories of their best friends.  

We encourage you to support the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BCSPCA), which rescues animals from abuse and works to protect and enhance the quality of life of all animals in B.C.

www.spca.bc.ca 

Bella The Bichon

Bella knows how to come when called, but chooses not to. 

Her favourite snack is steak. 

Phoebe & Tika

Tika always eats her vegetables. Phoebe does not. 

Ashley

Ashley likes to visit the gardens at The Empress in Victoria. 

She doesn’t participate in high tea!

Brooke The Newfoundlander

Brooke and her master like to take their daily exercise in the Heritage Forest.

Smudge

Smudge conveniently forced himself into his owners lives only two days after they lost their dog Frank.

RIP Frank

Annabelle

An avid bird watcher and a meat tube enthusiast, Annabelle will climb anything – no matter what!

Axel (a.k.a Bubba, Tank, Fat Boy, Little Man)

Axel is Annabelle’s protective big brother, who loves to snooze the afternoon away.

His favourite treats are ice cubes!

Patches

It’s a good thing you can’t hear a photo, because Patches has a great big bark!

His favourite place to take a nap is on his humans’ laps. 

Bailey The Pomeranian

Bailey believes the best way to start the day is with a tasty, wholesome breakfast. She makes sure to get her Cheerios every morning!

Festival Express (a.k.a. Reba)

Reba loved visiting the museum – the paleo exhibit may have left her wanting a ‘taste’!

RIP Reba

Oscar

Many may remember Oscar as the famous Arbutus Fashions sales dog – he will be missed by many!

RIP Oscar

"QB" The Museum Raven

QB lives in the trees next to the museum. He loves stopping by for a visit whenever the staff are working in the yard.

Brant Geese: Hunted to Protected

Just in time for the Brant Wildlife Festival, our vintage Brant Goose decoys are back on display! Learn more about this bird’s turbulent past with human beings, and why their presence in our ecosystem matters. 

On display until May 16, 2024.

To learn more about the Brant Wildlife Festival, visit brantfestival.bc.ca

 

 

 

 

 

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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!