South Oak Bay Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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

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

Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Our pick of the best South Oak Bay Hotel Deals

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
it was great!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Fairmont Empress
Room was smaller then I thought it would be
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Very conveniently located. The hotel staff where very friendly and helpful. The only down side is they did not have a lot of food choices for kids.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
This is by far one of the best hotels I’ve ever been to! The cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, the pool and hot hub, central location and the room was superb. We stayed at the superior suit and it felt like it was a home away from home. I forgot we were in a hotel with a fully equipped kitchen ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Sandman Hotel Victoria
Nice hotel, not too far from downtown. Overall, it was a quiet stay. Unfortunately, the pool area was chaotic, kids were running and jumping, and their parents didn’t intervene. The gym was decent, but the treadmill likely needs an update as it made a lot of strange noise. Sound insulation wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
The room was very clean, spacious and very well appointed - kitchen, bathroomsand living area
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Oak Bay

Rockland
Rockland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Government House and Art Gallery of Greater Victoria while in the area.

Fairfield
Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

Fernwood
While visiting Fernwood, you might make a stop by sights like West Coast Trail and Lower Johnson Street.

Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.

North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.

Downtown Victoria
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.
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