South Oak Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Oak Bay
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

Premium Tour: Victoria Highlights & Butchart Gardens

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Our pick of the best South Oak Bay Hotel Deals

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Fairmont Empress
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Red Lion Inn and Suites
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Motel 6 Saanichton, BC - Victoria Airport
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
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.

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

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

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and West Coast Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.
- 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
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens