“Returning French Canadians to the Early History of Vancouver Island” with Dr. Jean Barman begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the Courtenay and District Museum.
Dr. Barman, a respected B.C. historian, will discuss the importance of French Canadians who arrived with the fur trade to the early Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia. Her illustrated lecture will include a number of Vancouver Island persons.
Admission is $5 per Historical Society member; $6 non-members (plus GST). Advance tickets recommended.