The next general local election will be held on October 17, 2026. Advance voting opportunities will be held on October 7 and 14 2026.
Watch this page for important updates and information for voters, including eligibility requirements, voting places and times, identification requirements, details on how to request a mail ballot and much, much more.
In the meantime, we invite you to:
- explore the “General Local Elections” page on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website, and particularly the Guidance and Resources for voters;
- check if you are registered to vote by visiting the Elections BC Online Voter Registration website. The District of Oak Bay will be using the Provincial Voters List for the 2026 general local election. You can register to vote or update your registration early using the link above. Eligible electors will also be able to register at the time of voting in the District of Oak Bay local election.
Here are the qualifications that must be met before voting:
Resident Electors
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
- A Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediate before the day of registration;
- a resident of the District of Oak Bay on the day of registration; and
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Resident electors who are registering to vote must provide at least 2 pieces of identification that provide evidence of your identity and residency (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. A list of acceptable ID can be found at .
Non-Resident Property Electors
- 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election;
- a Canadian citizen;
- a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration;
- a registered owner of real property in the District of Oak Bay for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration;
- not entitled to register as a resident elector; and
- not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law.
Please note that the title of the property cannot be in the name of an individual who is holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust.
Non-Resident Property Electors must provide 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to provide their identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from the majority of the property owners. A Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form will be available during the Advance Registration period. Original signatures are required.