Oak Bay, being a seaside community, offers the widest range of outdoor adventure opportunities available on south Vancouver Island. The emerald blue waters of the beaches are ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing and kayaking. Go on a leisurely boat ride or simply relax on the cool sands and admire the tranquility and scenic beauty. Visit the famous Chattam Island Marine Park and Discovery Island Park, the largest of the Oak Bay Islands, where you can see an amazing diversity of wildlife from seals, sea lions, eagles and all manner of sea birds. Take a whale watching tour, try hiking in one of Oak Bay’s many nature parks, or enjoy biking along its famed waterfront promenade lined with elegant vacation rentals Oak Bay Canada. Bird watching and golfing are other popular activities that you can enjoy here throughout the year. If you want to explore the local culture and lifestyle of the town, take a self-guided walking tour through its winding streets dotted with magnificent buildings and stunning monuments including Francis Mawson Rattenbury’s and the John Tod House. Shopping enthusiasts will have great time browsing through antique shops, bookstores, galleries and jewelry stores which are located along Oak Bay Avenue. A 10 min drive from Oak Bay will take you to the beautiful city of Victoria where you have endless opportunities for sightseeing, shopping, dining and entertainment. Other worth visiting places in and around the town include Sackville Napan, Doaktown, and Stanley.
Whether you crave for delectable seafood or you want to try out some regional specialties, Oak Bay offers a diverse selection of wonderful dining options which are easily approachable from Oak Bay house rentals , and cater to all palates and pockets. Enjoy a street side dining experience at the local cafés and bistros. If you are looking for a lavish affair, then step inside one of the many multi cuisine restaurants where you can pamper your taste buds to exotic delicacies ranging from Mexican to Italian and French and Greek. Do not miss to stop at Oak Bay Village Wines to sample premium British Columbia wines or the Penny Farthing Spirit Merchants to taste a variety of micro brew beers, wines and spirits.