Archives

The Oak Bay Archives, established by the Municipality of Oak Bay, serves as the central repository of the community's archives.

The main objectives and purposes of the Oak Bay Archives are:

• to collect material of historical significance to Oak Bay;
   
• to appraise, preserve, arrange, describe and safe keep all material deposited therein;
   
• to make that material accessible to the public for reference and research;
   
• to increase public knowledge, understanding and awareness of Oak Bay's heritage; and
   
• to prevent loss of historically significant material in order to provide an adequate and accurate documentation of Oak Bay.

Location:

The Oak Bay Archives are located in the lower floor of the Municipal Hall, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, BC   V8R 1G2

Hours of Operation:

The Oak Bay Archives office, which is run by volunteers, is open each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. 

You may contact the Oak Bay Archives office at 598-3290.