A Recent Article in Oak Bay Neighbours’ Magazine
We would like you to enjoy an article published in the February issue of the Oak Bay Neighbours magazine. The story is by OBHF President Robert Taylor. Archival Photography. See Stir the pot -1 See Stir the pot-2
You are welcome to attend our meetings
Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Monterey Recreation Centre. Learn more about what we do and if you might be interested in volunteering. Perhaps you have skills that would fit perfectly with our mission? Our next meeting is on Tuesday, […]
Oak Bay Heritage Foundation Annual Report 2025
Oak Bay Heritage Foundation Annual Report 2025
We’ve been featured in the Oak Bay Neighbours magazine
The foundation has been featured in the January 2026 issue of Oak Bay Neighbours, “The Oak Bay Heritage Foundation: Honouring Stories”. Story by Audrey Wang and Photography by Trevor Ball. Please read the full article here
Vacancies for Oak Bay Heritage Foundation Board Members
Are you interested in becoming an Oak Bay Heritage Foundation Director? We have vacancies coming up in the New Year. Please fill out the application form and send to . Please go to our Contact Us/Membership page to download an application form. This is an exciting opportunity to serve your Oak Bay community and learn […]
Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Totem in the World -November 6 lecture
The Story Pole Documentary screening of “Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans and the Tallest Pole in the World” explored the heritage of the famous pole that stands in Beacon Hill Park and its connection to Indigenous veterans. Produced by Geoff Bird , Professor of Royal Roads University under the guidance of Indigenous Elders from various Nations. […]
Soul of a Wolf – Honouring Staqeya heritage lecture October 15
Soul of a Wolf-Honouring Staqeya The October 15 heritage lecture was given by Kent Laforme describing the complex design and challenges of creating this Oak Bay sculpture, installed at Cattle Point, about the wolf who was found on Tl’ches, the Chatham and Discovery Islands.
Skullduggery to Preserve Heritage by Brian Smith on Sept 24
Skullduggery to Preserve Heritage On September 24, 2025, Brian Smith ,former Mayor of Oak Bay and B.C.Attorney General described past challenges of historic preservation in Oak Bay. His stories of how properties were saved and deals were made for important construction projects, kept us all enthralled. Add Your Heading Text Here
Would you like to learn more about the Oak Bay Heritage Foundation?
If you are interested in heritage and what the Foundation does, or helping the Foundation in any way, guests are very welcome to attend our Foundation one hour monthly (almost) meetings. Location: The Monterey Rec Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Oak Bay Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fall Dates in 2025: The second Tuesday of […]
Fall 2025 Heritage Foundation lectures
Our Fall lectures began on Wednesday September 24th “Skullduggery to Preserve Heritage ” was presented by Brian Smith, former Oak Bay Mayor and B.C. Attorney General On Wednesday October 15th ” Soul of a Wolf-Honouring Staqeya” was presented by Kent Laforme, sculptor.The sculpture of Stqeye in Oak Bay represents a great leader for the Nation, […]