Oak Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Oak Bay

South Oak Bay
Travellers come to South Oak Bay for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Oak Bay Marina and Victoria Golf Club while you're in town.

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Eagle's House, Room #1
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Popular places to visit

Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.

Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.

Government Street
This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown.

Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.

British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.

Chinatown
Discover the passageways, temples, murals, shops and traditional Asian restaurants in this historic district established by Canada’s first Chinese immigrants.
Activities

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

One-Way Passenger Ferry Between Seattle & Victoria BC

The Butchart Gardens Express Shuttle

Premium Tour: Victoria Highlights & Butchart Gardens

Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal BC Museum
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Sooke Harbour
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Hatley Castle
- Royal Roads University
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Cadboro Bay
- Beacon Hill Park