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A (brief) History of Royal Oak

The Royal Oak area is rich in history. Much of it has been farmed since the 1860’s and early landowners included such familiar names as Goyette, Cheeseman, Quck and Rithet. The Royal Oak name is attributed to Jane Cheeseman who was said to describe a particularly large oak tree as a “Royal Oak”. The heritage structures along West Saanich Road are a reminder of the village character and its rural roots. Early residents in Royal Oak were responsible for the incorporation of Saanich as a municipality in 1906. The municipal hall was located in Royal Oak until the current municipal hall was built in 1965. 

Please visit the Royal Oak Historical Association for access to their wonderful "Stories Told After School" video series.  

Included is one video below as an example as to what type of video you will find on their website.  


Gary Cunningham:
"Was Gladys Cunningham your mother?"


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