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1927 Hotel History
The original Oak Bay Beach Hotel
built in 1927 by Major Merston, was
completely destroyed in a fire on
October 14, 1930. An exact replica
was promptly rebuilt on its ashes,
and that building, with all its oldworld charm, became “the place
to be, and be seen” by locals and
guests alike.
2000s Old-World Charm
in a Modern World
1972 Family Legacy
The aged building finally reached the
end of its functioning life in 2006.
The doors to the hotel were
ceremoniously closed and removed
to be reinstalled. In 2012, the new Oak
Bay Beach Hotel opened and
features a number of physical
elements and furnishings preserved
from the original building to
maintain its charm.
In 1972, Bruce Walker and Glenn
Anderson, two businessmen from
Winnipeg, purchased the hotel.
Bruce’s son, Kevin Walker, and his
wife Shawna, decided to continue
the family’s hotel legacy by
purchasing it in October 1995.
Accolades
Today, the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is
known as the #1 Hotel in Western
Canada, as recognized by the Condé
Nast Traveler 2025 Reader’s Choice
Awards.
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