Oak Bay Archives collects, preserves, and shares the community’s historical records. You can find us on the lower level of Oak Bay Municipal Hall.
Oak Bay Archives was established by the District of Oak Bay in 1994 to collect, preserve, and provide public access to and research assistance with Oak Bay’s historical records.
Oak Bay Archives has one half-time professional archivist and a team of volunteers.
Please contact the Archivist to discuss potential donations of original historic photographs, family albums, personal papers or other documents relating to the history of Oak Bay and its residents, businesses and community organizations.
Contact Us
Enquiries are welcome any time by email, phone and mail.
By Appointment
The Archives are open to all by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
By Drop-In
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- archives@oakbay.ca
- 250-598-3290
- 2167 Oak Bay Avenue Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G2
Connect with Oak Bay Archives
Our Location
Oak Bay Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue. The entrance to Archives is on the ground floor, a step-free entrance on the path next to Fairway Market.
Join our Facebook Group to see resources shared and join the conversation. Oak Bay Archives Facebook
Archives Blog
Follow our Connect Oak Bay Archives page for regular blog updates on local history. Oak Bay Archives | Connect Oak Bay
Oak Bay Archives (in the) News
- Oak Bay Connect: blog posts about local history and Archives holdings, from the municipal archivist and archives volunteers.
- Caring for the Oak Bay Archives (Oak Bay Neighbours Magazine, August 2025)
- ‘Tea With: Anna Sander, Oak Bay Archivist’ (Tweed Magazine, Spring 2023)
- ‘Photos: A look at troop training in Oak Bay during the First World War‘ showing views of Willows Camp from OBA. (Oak Bay News, November 2021)
