Oak Bay Toastmasters has a diverse, dynamic membership. Our meetings are conducted in a friendly, comfortable, fun atmosphere that allows all those present to enjoy their evening with us while developing their speaking and leadership skills.

Each evening, our agenda normally has three prepared speeches as well as a session of impromptu speeches which ensures that all members are included in every meeting. Visitors are always welcome and are not expected to speak, but are encouraged to participate in either the Table Topics (Impromptu) session or offer their comments as a guest towards the end of the meeting.

The Toastmasters program is designed to help you develop your skills in making both prepared and impromptu speeches; learning to be an effective listener; giving constructive, supportive speech evaluations as well as organizing and conducting meetings.

If you would like to be a guest at Oak Bay Toastmasters please visit us at:

Oak Bay Toastmasters Meeting Time
Every Tuesday 7:30pm to 9pm (we start on time)
St. Patrick Parish Hall, 2nd Floor (Gabriel Room)
2060 Haultain Street, Victoria, BC

Alternatively, you can email us directly by choosing the contacts tab on the top right. Our members will introduce themselves to you and greet you when you visit.

As a guest

• You will be greeted at the door and seated next to an experienced speaker.
• You will receive a guest package that gives you information about Oak Bay Toastmasters to take home with you.
• You will be given a copy of the night’s agenda so you will be able to follow along with the meeting.
• You will be introduced to our group by a greeter.

During the first half of the meeting we have a session of impromptu speaking called “Table Topics.” If you choose, you can volunteer to speak, but it is not expected as a guest. At the end of the evening you will be offered the chance to voice your comments about your experience at Oak Bay Toastmasters, but you do not have to speak.

As a first time member

• You will receive your Toastmasters manual to get you started.
• You will be given an Oak Bay Toastmasters name badge.
• You will be mailed, from Toastmasters International, a membership kit that contains your own starter’s manual which is full of tips and suggestions as well the outline for 10 speeches.
• You will also get "a leadership training manual" and a subscription to the Toastmaster magazine that has current articles on how to improve your public speaking abilities.
• You will be asked if you would like (it is not mandatory) a mentor to support you for as long as you need.