Hallmark Heritage Society Award of Merit May 2025
Heritage Lecture March 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.
On March 20, 2025, noted author, Helen Edwards, told the miraculous story of the Victoria Cougars winning the Stanley Cup in Oak Bay in 1925! There was an excellent turnout of both hockey fans and fans of Helen’s great story telling ability. A “Silent Auction” was held and enthusiastic bidding ensued for the prizes of […]
Suggested Reading for Heritage Week and Beyond
We have some suggestions as to books you might find interesting for Heritage Week and beyond: Untold Tales of Old British Columbia by Daniel Marshall The Curious Voyage of Richard Blanshard by Barry Gough Raincoast Chronicles-Fifth Five by Howard White All That We Say is Ours: Guujaaw and the Awakening of the Haida Nation by Ian Gill Don’t […]
Marion Cumming Lecture Series presents on February 27, 2025: Oak Bay’s Sealand of the Pacific-more than just whales.
Oak Bay’s Sealand of the Pacific-more than just whales Former Sealand animal trainer Cathy Denny spoke about Sealand’s role in research, rescue and rehabilitation of marine animals. The lecture was at the Windsor Park Pavilion on Thursday, February 27th and started at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome at all lectures and donations are appreciated Lorem […]
Grant approval process delayed until June
The District of Oak Bay recently completed a Best Practices Review of Heritage Policy and Procedures, and also identified a number of heritage-related Council Priorities. The Foundation has submitted a comprehensive response to Council. We are unsure of whether or how the Review may affect the Foundation’s policies and funding. Due to the uncertainty, our grant […]
Heritage lecture by Barry Gough “Feuding Governors
On January 30 Barry Gough, historian and author spoke about “Feuding Governors: Blanshard’s Nemesis -Douglas-The Grand Inquisitor versus theMonopolist”
1318 Transit Road Designation November 2024
1318 Transit Road Designation Statement of Significance November 2024
1566 Hampshire Road house Designated November 2024
1566 Hampshire Road Designation /Statement of Significance November 2024
Our New Logo
Please note our new logo. It will be used on stationery, signs and wherever we want to be recognized. We would like to thank Ken Heit and his team at Ken Heit Creative for their generosity, patience and expertise in leading us through a complicated design process which resulted in such a distinctive and recognizable […]
Two Documentary Films by Geoff Bird
Our speaker was Dr. Geoff Bird , professor at Royal Roads and producer of Two Documentary Films: “Trees of Remembrance” and “War Memorials and Their Makers: Messengers of Meaning” Geoff is the Project Lead of the War Heritage Research Initiative that has involved the production of over 30 short documentaries including Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from […]