January 21 2026 lecture
Explorations on our Doorstep-Voyages of Forgotten Dreams On Wednesday January 21, 2026 renowned maritime historian, Barry Gough, described extraordinary tales of English and Spanish voyages of exploration of our coast from 1592 through 1800. The maximum capacity audience thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Gough’s lecture and the beautiful paintings of Spanish and English ships that he used […]
Unique Opportunity for Oak Bay Books
We have recently been lucky enough to obtain some important, out of print books on Oak Bay. We have a limited supply, but if you would like to purchase one of these books, the price will be $30. Payments can be made by e-transfer to . Deliveries will be made free of charge in the […]
So, you thought you knew Rattenbury!
On February 21st, 2024, Oak Bay Heritage’s Robert Taylor travelled a fantastic journey through three centuries ((1851-2021) of larger-than-life characters, history, architecture, world events, tragedies, business schemes, and Oak Bay life. A large and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed Robert’s presentation. OBHF-Rattenbury poster
The Prospect Heritage Conservation Area 2020
The first Heritage Conservation Area in Oak Bay became official in 2020. View significant properties in the HCA
Hallmark Heritage Society Award of Merit 2022 for 1416 St. David Street
The owner Charlotte Bowman received Hallmark Heritage Society Award of Merit in 2022 for this restoration.
Growing up Weird: A Memoir of an Oak Bay Childhood
Author Liz Maxwell Forbes, read from her book Growing Up Weird, A Memoir of an Oak Bay Childhood, and spoke about her experiences growing up in Oak Bay in the 1940s and 50s. She hopes to inspire people to write their own stories, and to instill a passion for memoir. View our Event Poster here […]
Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War
Oak Bay Heritage Foundation and the Marion Cumming Lecture Series presented Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War. Professor Geoffrey Bird presented his new film on the lives of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, who overcame the impact of war to find peace tending their beautiful garden here in Victoria. View our event poster Held Thursday, March […]