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Oak Bay Community Green Map

In 2012, Oak Bay launched our first community print map as part of the worldwide GreenMap system (GreenMap.org) to help people explore and cherish heritage landmarks, Indigenous history/placenames, walk/bike routes, natural features, and ecosystems.

Oak Bay has evolved since the original map was released - new initiatives and stories need a place to be shared. Our world has changed as well. Digital mapping and mobile technology allows for real-time engagement, inclusive participation, and wide accessibility.

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Our Values:

Community Building:

Connect and engage Oak Bay through:

Co-management of the project through diverse community partnerships

Design of the map to have diverse and impactful community engagement

Highlighting community and environmental assets.

Local to Global Action

Connect Oak Bay to the region and the world through:

Profiles of our Sustainability and Climate Action efforts
Participation in the worldwide GreenMap movement (GreenMap.org).

Placemaking / Accessibility

Create healthy neighbourhoods by:

Adding walking and biking routes and wheelchair accessible spaces
Ensuring maps are freely available to the public
Highlighting community events around Oak Bay.

Natural / Cultural Heritage

Showcase and highlight:

Indigenous and immigrant history of Oak Bay
Heritage and placename of the Lekwungen peoples (Songhees and Esquimalt Nations)
Stewardship of the natural environment, and conservation efforts.