Welcome to Oak Bay Archives

Oak Bay Archives collects, preserves and provides access to Oak Bay's historical records. We are located on the lower level of the Oak Bay Municipal Hall. 

Oak Bay Archives was established by the District of Oak Bay in 1994 and serves as the central repository of the community's historical records. Please contact the Archivist to discuss potential donations of original historic photographs, family albums, personal papers and other documents relating to the history of Oak Bay and its residents, businesses and community organizations. 

The Archives are open to visitors & researchers in person by appointment in advance during staffed hours, normally on Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Drop-in hours: Tuesdays 10-1. Enquiries are also welcome by email, phone and post. For all archives enquiries and appointment requests:

Closed week of 4 December 2023 for year-end shelf check, then for the holidays until 9 January. Open for enquiries and research appointments from 9 January 2024. Drop-in hours resume Tuesday 9 January, 10-1.

Email: archives@oakbay.ca
Tel: 250-598-3290 (please include an email address in your message if possible)
Oak Bay Archives
2167 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G2

 

Oak Bay Archives serves the community by:

  • Collecting and preserving Oak Bay's documentary heritage, including historic community records and municipal corporate records
  • Providing public access to corporate and community records
  • Raising awareness of Oak Bay's history through public education and outreach programs

 

Oak Bay Archives (in the) News

Oak Bay Connect : blog posts about local history and Oak Bay Archives holdings, from the municipal archivist and archives volunteers.

Oak Bay Archives on Twitter

'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.

'Pets of Oak Bay Past' featuring several Archives photos from the Pattinson collection. Oak Bay Neighbours magazine, November 2021

Students explore days gone by at Oak Bay Archives Oak Bay News, 14 Mar 2019

Heritage Fair at Ecole Willows...primary research sources from Oak Bay Archives Oak Bay News, 20 Apr 2018

 

Contact Us

The Archives are open to visitors & researchers in person by appointment in advance during staffed hours, normally on Tuesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Drop-in hours: Tuesdays 10-1. Enquiries are also welcome by email, phone and post. For all archives enquiries and appointment requests:

Email: archives@oakbay.ca
Tel: 250-598-3290 (please include an email address in your message if possible)
Oak Bay Archives
2167 Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G2

Follow us on Twitter @OakBayArchives