District of Oak Bay

Remembrance Day Ceremony
2025-11-11 10:55 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Oak Bay Cenotaph, 2900 Block of Beach Drive, Oak Bay
The District’s Remembrance Day Ceremony will be planned in accordance with provincial regulations. The ceremony will be live at the Cenotaph (2900 block of Beach Drive). The ceremony is open to the public and begins at 10:55 a.m.
The ceremony will also be streamed online starting for those unable to attend.
Oak Bay Remembrance Day Livestream

Tree Appreciation Day 2025
2025-11-09 10:00 - 13:00 | British Columbia
Tree Appreciation Day
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 3100 block Midland Road at Lansdowne
Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture, along with the Friends of Uplands Park and Oak Bay Coolkit invite you to Tree Appreciation Day! Come learn about the importance of Oak Bay’s local flora, how to deal with common garden pests, a Community Tree Walk and more. We hope to see you there!

Concert of Remembrance 2025
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Dave Dunnet Theatre, 2121 Cadboro Bay Rd, Victoria, BC, V8R 5G4, Canada
Honouring bravery and sacrifice through music, song, and poetry.
A moving tribute of song and story with the Band of the 5th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, co-presented by the Canadian College of Performing Arts and the District of Oak Bay, with donations going to support the Canadian Heritage Arts Society and the Esquimalt Military Family Resource Centre

November 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dave Dunnet Community Theatre at Oak Bay High School. General admission seating.

Tickets are Pay What You Can at the door, or in advance at ccpacanada.thundertix.com

Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Windsor Park, 2451 Windsor Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 3E8, Canada
The Marion Cumming Lecture Series Presents Story Pole: Indigenous Veterans
Guided by First Nations Elders, this documentary explores the story of Indigenous veterans and how they are remembered today. This film begins with the story pole carved by Mungo Martin, Henry Hunt and David Martin, raised in 1956 at MEE-qan (Beacon Hill Park). The mystery surrounding the war memorial plaque dedicated to Indigenous veterans, found at the base of the pole, serves as a gateway to a powerful story of truth and reconciliation. This film weaves Royal Roads Military College, a family of the Tsawout Nation, and the Holten Canadian War Cemetery, in the Netherlands. The film is a production of the War Heritage Research Initiative at Royal Roads University , led by Professor Dr. Geoffrey Bird. This film project was guided by Indigenous Elders of several First Nations.

Spooky Woodland Walk
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:30 | British Columbia
Spooky Woodland Walk: Not-So-Scary Halloween Fun
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Bay Avenue to Monterey Recreation Centre
Admission: Free
Event Highlights:

Trick-or-Treat along Oak Bay Avenue.
Follow the “Spooky Woodland Walk” to Monterey Recreation Centre for even more Halloween fun.
Sandwiches, snacks, hot tea, coffee, and other beverages available while supplies last.

Hosted by: Oak Bay Business Improvement Association
Pumpkins Donated by: Old Farm Market

Bird Walk with Friends of Uplands Park - October 2025
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Uplands Parks – Cattle Point Parking Lot, 1 Scenic Drive, Victoria
Join Friends of Uplands Park for their October 2025 Bird Walk!

This month’s Friends of Uplands Park bird walk with Geoffrey and David Newell is on Sunday, October 26 with a 3:00 p.m. start in the main parking lot at Cattle Point. Fall migration is at its peak and rare birds are turning up all over the region. It’s an exciting time of year for birders! Friends of Uplands Park usually find 50+ species during this 2-3 hour long bird walk. All are welcome.

Tropical Kingbird perched atop a Garry Oak in Victoria – a rare visitor from Mexico (Photo by Geoffrey Newell).

Friends of Monterey Centre Bazaar
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Friends of Monterey Centre Society Bazaar
Date: Saturday, October 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Monterey Recreation Centre
Discover unique treasures at the Friends of Monterey Centre Society Bazaar. Browse a wide selection of items including CDs, records, books, silver, china, sewing supplies, crafts, and more. All proceeds support the Friends of Monterey Centre Society.

70s Music Trivia Night
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
70s Music Trivia
Join us for a fun evening of 70s Music Trivia at the Sports View Lounge! Play music bingo, win prizes, and test your knowledge of 70s hits. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sports View Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Admission: Free
Everyone welcome!
Hosted by Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Oak Bay Recreation Centre 50th Anniversary
2025-10-24 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Oak Bay Recreation Centre – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 24, 2025

Join us for a full day of fun as we celebrate 50 years of recreation, connection, and community.
Oak Bay Recreation Centre is turning 50! Since opening its doors on October 24, 1975, the Centre has been a pillar of recreation and community life in the heart of Oak Bay and Victoria.
Over the past five decades, the Centre has grown into a dynamic facility offering something for everyone, from swimming and skating to tennis, fitness, and cultural programming. With a pool, arena, indoor sports field, tennis bubbles, fitness centre, multipurpose rooms, and a restaurant, it’s been a place where memories are made, and community thrives.
Event Schedule (Friday, October 24, 2025):

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – 70s Aquafit (Pool)
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Free Fitness Class with Jazzercise Oak Bay (Indoor Sports Field)
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Open House: cake cutting, coffee & tea, time capsule opening, archives display, photo slideshow, Wall of Fame presentation (Sportsview Lounge)
12:00 to 2:00 p.m. – Family Fun Zone: Bouncy Castle and game stations (Indoor Sports Field) *Children must be accompanied by an adult.
12:00 to 2:30 p.m. – Discounted Court Time – $5.00 (1975 pricing) (Indoor Tennis Bubble – Courts 1–4) *Phone Reception at 250-595-7946 to book.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. – 70s Pro-D Day Everyone Welcome Swim (Pool)
1:30 to 3:00 p.m. – 70s Pro-D Day Everyone Welcome Skate (Arena)
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. – 70s Music Trivia Night (Sportsview Lounge) (Drop-in with food and beverage available to order off the menu)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – 70s Everyone Welcome Swim (Pool)
8:15 to 9:30 p.m. – 70s Stick & Puck / Everyone Welcome Skate (Arena)

** Schedule subject to change.
With 1975-inspired admission prices all day long!
And the fun doesn’t stop there; festivities will continue all weekend long!
Share your memories! As part of the celebration, we invite you to contribute to our Digital Memory Book and share your favourite moments from over the years at Oak Bay Recreation Centre.

Filming Notice:
Please note that filming will be taking place during the 50th Anniversary Celebration (October 24–26). If you do not wish to be filmed, kindly speak with a staff member.

Free Family Skate
2025-10-19 13:30 - 14:45 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Free Family Skate
Come enjoy a fun afternoon at the Oak Bay Arena with family and friends. Kindly sponsored by the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre Arena

Monterey Trip: Chemainus Theatre - Home to Roost
2025-10-18 09:30 - 18:30 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Monterey Trip: Chemainus Theatre – Home to Roost
Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Member Cost: $187 | Non-Member Cost: $214
Tickets on sale at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception from September 3 – October 2.
Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch at the Playbill Dining Room. Following brunch, enjoy a short stroll through the town of Chemainus and the many treasures it has to offer. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the comedic adventure Home to Roost. “Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters!” Glenda and Suzanne enjoy their retirement by selling homemade jam and cherishing visits from Suzanne’s adult daughter, Beth. This poignant comedy beautifully captures the essence of family ties as they stretch, strain, yet ultimately weave a fabric of unwavering love and support.
Ticket price includes transportation, show tickets and brunch meal.

Get Back Unplugged: The Beatles Reimagined
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Get Back Unplugged, The Beatles Reimagined aims to revisit some of the best loved songs of late-period Beatles, and to deliver them with the joy and spontaneity of friends singing around a kitchen table.
Bringing together six stellar singers and players who, between them, span the worlds of folk, Celtic, blues, jazz, and classical music, this intimate and engaging performance does not try to imitate the Fab Four, but rather seeks to present renditions that are authentic to the musicians’ own unique voices. A fiddle can give a dazzling guitar solo? An accordion can be a menacing bulldog? With renditions ranging from Nova Scotia folk music vibes to classic Tina Turner, audiences marvel at this group’s incredible interpretations!
‘Get Back Unplugged’ started as an idea of Vancouver-based folk-pop trio The Wahs, after seeing the recent Peter Jackson-produced documentary about the famous Get Back recording sessions and the celebrated Beatles rooftop concert.
Featuring The Wahs:
Cameron Wilson, Violin, vocals
Andrew Hillhouse, Vocals, guitar
Brent Gubbels, Bass
and special guests:
LJ Mounteney, Vocals, ukulele, percussion
Allan Dionne, Accordion, vocals
David Gibbons, Vocals, guitar
Hosted by Beacon Ridge Productions.
Tickets are available through Beacon Ridge Productions.

CANCELLED-Monterey Recreation Centre: Thanksgiving Luncheon
2025-10-09 11:30 - 13:00 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Monterey Recreation Centre: Thanksgiving Luncheon – Cancelled
We regret to inform you that the Thanksgiving Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, October 9 at Monterey Recreation Centre has been cancelled.
If you have already purchased a ticket, please visit Monterey Recreation Centre Reception for a refund.
Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

Thursday, October 9
Enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by our very own Chef Ray. Start with an apple, radish and cranberry salad served with a herb vinaigrette. Next, enjoy a bacon wrapped roasted turkey with sides of mashed potatoes, roasted squash, brussels sprouts, gravy and sage and onion stuffing. Dessert is a pumpkin pie topped with caramel sauce and cream.
Please note there is no gluten free or vegetarian option with this meal.
Don’t forget to bring your ticket! No entry without a presented ticket.

Free Talks: Today's Bone Health
2025-10-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Today’s Bone Health Free Talk
Monday, October 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Pine Room
Guest Speaker: Alice Chandler
Alice Chandler has Volunteered for Osteoporosis Canada since 2022 and has presented Bone Health to a number of Centre’s across Vancouver Island to raise awareness about Osteoporosis, the benefits of Exercise, Healthy Nutrition and much more.
Space is limited. Sign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception.

The Sutcliffes Dance Party
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
A Beatles band with a slightly different take. The Sutcliffes focus is on the Beatles from Hamburg, to the Cavern, and the BBC studios- the songs they wrote, the songs they covered and the songs they loved. They play early period songs, with a nod to the more well-known tracks. They cover many of the Beatles seminal influences, from early rock and roll classics like Chuck Berry’s Memphis, to the slinky R&B of Anna and on to the country and rockabilly vein of I Got a Woman (their version of the Beatles doing Elvis’s cover of a Ray Charles song…).
When the Sutcliffes were invited to play The Liverpool Beatles Festival they realized the dream of every kid who ever listened to the Beatles. The annual event sees tens of thousands of visitors make the pilgrimage to listen to some of the greatest performers from around the world. The Sutcliffes were the first artists from B.C. to ever be invited and were there with over 50 other acts from Europe, Asia and North and South America.
The Sutcliffes are a band that is in high demand, they have a huge following of devoted fans, so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Their last dance sold out more than two weeks in advance!
Hosted by Beacon Ridge Productions.
Tickets are available through Beacon Ridge Productions.

Official Community Plan Open House
2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for in-person to learn more about draft OCP and Zoning recommendations.
Official Community Plan Update
The next round of community engagement will present the OCP and Zoning recommendations to the public for review and to seek feedback on whether the updates are on the right track.
This is your opportunity to shape how change happens carefully over time and reflects community values, supports livable neighbourhoods, and considers the needs of current and future residents. Feedback from this engagement will be considered along with final technical analysis, Council direction and relevant legislation to create a balanced plan that is supported by the community.
*Please note this open house will be in the Garry Oak Room at Monterey Recreation Centre

Fall Family Fest
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 5H9, Canada
Fall Family Fest
Come join us for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment! Recommended for children aged 1-7 yrs.
Location: Henderson Recreation Centre
Date: Friday, October 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Event activities will include:

Kindergym fun with a bouncy castle and more.
Creative crafting room.
Food Services available from This Week’s Lunch, featuring Mac and Cheese, wraps, and much more.
Exciting visits from Oak Bay Fire and Police, showcasing trucks and police cars.
And more!

Pay at the door! Admission: $5.00 per participating child.
For more information, please phone Henderson Recreation Centre reception at 250-370-7200.

Official Community Plan Open House
2025-10-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Join us for in-person to learn more about draft OCP and Zoning recommendations.
Official Community Plan Update
The next round of community engagement will present the OCP and Zoning recommendations to the public for review and to seek feedback on whether the updates are on the right track.
This is your opportunity to shape how change happens carefully over time and reflects community values, supports livable neighbourhoods, and considers the needs of current and future residents. Feedback from this engagement will be considered along with final technical analysis, Council direction and relevant legislation to create a balanced plan that is supported by the community.

Official Community Plan Online Webinar
2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
Join us for a webinar to learn more about draft OCP and Zoning recommendations.
Official Community Plan Update
The next round of community engagement will present the OCP and Zoning recommendations to the public for review and to seek feedback on whether the updates are on the right track.
This is your opportunity to shape how change happens carefully over time and reflects community values, supports livable neighbourhoods, and considers the needs of current and future residents. Feedback from this engagement will be considered along with final technical analysis, Council direction and relevant legislation to create a balanced plan that is supported by the community.
Register for the Webinar
This webinar will take place on Zoom, and pre-registration is required.
Register for the webinar

Monterey Open Mic - September 2025
2025-09-28 13:30 - 15:00 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Come by Monterey Recreation Centre and enjoy the sounds of local musical talents at our Open Mic.
Musicians are asked to arrive early and check-in with the session leader at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 28, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Lobby
Presented by Monterey Social Activity Club & Special thanks to Friends of Monterey Centre for the complimentary refreshments.

Ceremony to honour Truth and Reconciliation
2025-09-28 11:30 | British Columbia
Join ReconciliACTION Oak Bay to reflect on and honour the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the work ahead and the ways in which we all can play a role in advancing Reconciliation in our community.
Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sno’uyutth Welcome Pole at Oak Bay High School.

The Andrew Collins Trio
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Mando maestro Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicentre of Canada’s acoustic/roots music scene. He didn’t invent it – but he’s certainly been a major contributor, having co-founded seriously noteworthy Canadian bands like the Creaking Tree String Quartet, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, more recently, his namesake Trio. That’s not to mention the fact that this prolific, robust performer – comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – composes, produces, arranges, writes and teaches across multiple genres, including an electrifying fusion of folk, newgrass, celtic, and even a dash of chamber where warranted.
As Collins gathers up innumerable JUNO nominations (5) and Canadian Folk Music Awards (7) won by his various ensembles, he’s zeroing in on the work he does with Trio-mates: fellow string guru Adam Shier, whose versatility shines through on guitar and mandolin, and in-the-pocket James McEleney holding it down on the bass, mandocello and vocals.
The Trio just released their aptly titled album, “The Rule of Three”, drawing inspiration from the literary principle that a trio of elements is more impactful, intricately weaving together visual and literary art’s “rule of thirds”. It’s an ingeniously intertwined homage to the trio’s unique and kinetic synergy. The album was recently nominated for 3 Canadian Folk Music Awards.
Hosted by Beacon Ridge Productions.
Tickets are available through Beacon Ridge Productions.

Bird Walk with Friends of Uplands Park - September 2025
2025-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Uplands Parks – Cattle Point Parking Lot, 1 Scenic Drive, Victoria
Join Friends of Uplands Park for their September 2025 Bird Walk!

This month’s Friends of Uplands Park bird walk with Geoffrey and David Newell is on Saturday, September 27 with a 9:00 a.m. start in the main parking lot at Cattle Point. It’s peak fall migration these days as many species are passing through the region on their southbound routes. They will begin with a search for seabirds and shorebirds as well as ground-dwelling songbirds such as American Pipit, Savannah Sparrow, Horned Lark and Lapland Longspur at Cattle Point. The second portion of the event will take you through Uplands Park’s Garry Oak meadows and edge habitats where they will search for warblers, flycatchers and sparrows among other migratory passerines. Finally, they will stand in the meadow next to Dorset Rd and conduct a short hawk watch, scanning the sky for kettles of Turkey Vultures and a variety of raptors. Friends of Uplands Park usually find 50+ species during this 2-3 hour long bird walk. All are welcome.

The Soul Shakers Dance Party
2025-09-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, Sports View Lounge, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
The Soul Shakers are an in-demand band and undoubtedly one of the best dance bands on Vancouver Island!
Top-notch musicianship, stellar harmonies and high energy performances are a trademark of this fine band led by powerhouse singer and entertainer Joyce “the voice” Allensen. This band will have you singing and dancing along to classic popular Soul, Motown and R&B tunes as well as many other popular tunes. The Soul Shakers also feature music from their two independently released albums Love Is Love (2015) and Ready For You (2019).
​Get ready to feel the joy of a Soul Shakers performance! You won’t leave the dance floors! Don’t wait to get your tickets, this popular band usually sells out!
Hosted by Beacon Ridge Productions.
Tickets are available through Beacon Ridge Productions.

Oak Bay Emergency Program - Emergency Preparedness Presentation
2025-09-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Are you prepared for the unexpected? Join the District of Oak Bay Emergency Program for a free, informative session on how to get ready for emergencies.
Learn practical steps to protect yourself and your family, understand emergency alerts, build an emergency kit, and create a plan that works for your home.
Ways to Register (registration opens Aug 13, 2025)
1.Phone Oak Bay Recreation Reception @ 250-595-7946
2.In-Person at Monterey Centre Reception
3.Online: Registered Programs – District of Oak Bay or scan the QR Code: COURSE KEY: 00231976

Free Everyone Welcome Swim
2025-09-21 13:00 - 16:30 | Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee Street, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Free Everyone Welcome Swim
Come enjoy a fun afternoon at the pool with family and friends. Kindly sponsored by the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
Date: Sunday, September 21
Time: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre Pool

Art & Story Walk on Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail
2025-09-19 08:30 - 2025-09-26 16:30 | Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd, Victoria, BC, V8P 5H9, Canada
Art & Story Walk on Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail (2025)
Date: September 19-26 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day)
Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail (2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd)
Crow Helps a Friend is an original story set in Coast Salish Traditional Territory, artist and author Andrea Fritz uses Indigenous storytelling techniques and original art to share the culture and language of the Hul’q’umi’num’-speaking Peoples. Travel along the trail to read the tale about a Qwiwilh the wood duck and Q’uleeq’e’ the crow. Qwiwilh the wood duck is preparing to nest in his favorite tree when Q’uleeq’e’ the crow invites him to play in the tall branches. They jump higher and higher, until the branches break and the birds come crashing down into the stream below. Qwiwilh’s nesting spot is gone. Can Q’uleeq’e’ make things right for her new friend?

Oak Bay Coolkit: Helping Nature Thrive in Oak Bay
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Windsor Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road, Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 3E8, Canada
Oak Bay Coolkit Presents: Helping Nature Thrive in Oak Bay
Join us for our next Oak Bay Coolkit presentation!
Biodiversity Begins at Home – Wylie Thomas
Biodiversity loss is accelerating globally, with scientists warning it could rival past mass extinctions. Here in Oak Bay, however, each of us can take meaningful action. By planting native species from our local Garry Oak ecosystem, we can support biodiversity while creating landscapes more resilient to climate change—better adapted to longer summer droughts and rising temperatures.
Nature Based Cities – Patricia Dijak
Cities around the world are integrating nature into urban design to protect residents from extreme heat, flooding, drought, and pollution. Explore our unique ecosystems in BC and Canada, and learn which six of the CRD’s 10 globally significant Key Biodiversity areas are located in Oak Bay. Discover what individuals and governments are doing to protect and enhance these fascinating ecosystems for future generations, including the new Camossung UNESCO biosphere proposal.

You’re invited to attend this free event, no pre-registration required!
Location: Windsor Pavilion, 2451 Windsor Road
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m.

Active Transportation Community Workshop
2025-09-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
These in-person workshops will provide opportunities to learn more about the District of Oak Bay’s Active Transportation Strategy (ATS) and share your input directly with staff and facilitators. Workshops are two and a half hours long, open to up to 50 participants per session, and registration is required. This workshop will take place in the Garry Oak Room at Monterey Recreation Centre.
Background

In May 2025, Council directed staff to launch a broad community-wide engagement process to ensure the updated strategy reflects local needs and perspectives, specifically related to the nine proposed cycling routes identified as key to building a cycling network.
Your input helps shape Active Transportation in Oak Bay

This first phase of engagement (September, 2025) focuses on gathering insights to inform an updated ATS as well as gathering high-level feedback to refine nine proposed cycling routes.
This input will inform both the updated ATS and the new Cycling Implementation Plan, which will be presented to Council in 2026.
How do I register?

Visit our Active Transportation Connect Oak Bay page, where you can fill out a form telling us which workshop you would like to attend. Please note this is one of three workshops scheduled to ensure all community members have a chance to attend.

Monterey Trip: Merridale Cidery
2025-09-13 10:15 - 16:00 | Monterey Recreation Centre, 1442 Monterey Avenue, Victoria, BC, Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Monterey Trip: Merridale Cidery
Saturday, September 13, 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Member Cost: $110 | Non-Member Cost: $127
Tickets on sale at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception from August 8 – September 4.
Join us for a trip to the Merridale Cidery! After a scenic bus ride, you’ll arrive at the beautiful Merridale Cidery in Cobble Hill for a guided tour and tasting (non-alcoholic options available).
Following the tasting, enjoy a delicious lunch and take time to explore the property at your leisure. Learn more about the cidery, stroll through the grounds, and browse artisan fare in the gift shop.
Tickets include transportation, tour, tasting, and tax. All other purchases are at your own expense.
