About Us
The Courtenay Gem & Mineral Club has been an active part of the Comox Valley community for over twenty years, bringing together people of all ages and experience levels who share a passion for rocks, minerals, fossils, geology, and lapidary arts.
Based in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, our club takes full advantage of the incredible geology around us. Members enjoy exploring local and regional sites on field trips, learning about the rocks and minerals we find, and discovering the many ways they can be worked, displayed, and enjoyed.
Our members range in age from 10 to 90 and come from all kinds of backgrounds, including teachers, geologists, amateur fossil hunters, artists, collectors, and enthusiastic rockhounds. Whether you are brand new to collecting or have years of experience cutting and polishing stones, there is a place for you here.
Our Members Enjoy
- Monthly meetings, presentations, and demonstrations
- Lapidary workshops such as cutting, grinding, and polishing stones
- Field trips and rockhounding excursions
- Learning about rocks, minerals, fossils, and geology
- Skill-sharing and mentorship from experienced members
- Our annual Gem & Mineral Show
- A welcoming, community-focused club environment
Our Community
The Courtenay Gem & Mineral Club is family-friendly, welcoming, and volunteer-run. We believe the hobby has something for everyone, whether your interest is collecting, geology, fossils, lapidary arts, or simply learning more about the natural world around us.
We are proud to be a member club of the British Columbia Lapidary Society (bclapidary.com) and the Gem & Mineral Federation of Canada (gmfc.ca).
Our club offers many ways to get involved throughout the year, from regular meetings and member activities to hands-on learning and opportunities to explore. Take a look through our website to discover what is coming up and find the activities that interest you.
Meetings
Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month, except July and August, at 7:00 PM. New members and visitors are always welcome.
For meeting details, upcoming field trips, workshops, and other activities, explore the rest of our website or get in touch with us. Whether you are an experienced rockhound or simply curious about what you might find, you are welcome to join us.