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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join staff and the project team to review updates to our Active Transportation Strategy and new Cycling Implementation Plan. This follows public engagement in September 2025. See how your input help shape the future of Active Transportation in Oak Bay! Learn more and sign up for updates on our Connect Oak Bay Active Transportation project […]
Join Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture in the lobby and the Garry Oak Room of Monterey Recreation Centre for our Local Makers' Holiday Pop-up Market. Come support local artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts and personal treasures. Find many artisan goods including organic soaps, knitwear, candles, baked goods and more! Date: Saturday, November 15, 10:00 […]
The Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour […]
Enhanced Road Assessment for Seniors Friday, November 21, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cedar Room Guest Speaker: Joan Wallace Driving School Learn about the ERA, Enhanced Road Assessment. Joan will instruct and illustrate the driving techniques needed to be successful on the test. Space is limited. Sign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception.
The Winter 2026 Active Living Guide will be available for viewing online and in-person at our three recreation centres on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Monterey Concert Band Performance Date: Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Garry Oak Room Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come for an unforgettable performance by Monterey's very own Concert Band! Enjoy a night of incredible live music that's free for everyone to attend. While admission is free, cash donations to […]
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, November 30, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Lobby Presented by Monterey Social Activity Club & Special thanks to Friends of Monterey Centre […]
Oak Bay Winter 2026 Program Registration Registration opens Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. View the Active Living Guide to explore available programs and schedules. Learn more about registration including how to register and helpful tips.