Cindy’s Guidebook
Food scene
Great little neighbourhood restaurant serving breakfast lunch and take out dinners. Cozy deck with blankets and heaters. Just a block away on St Patrick St.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
de'lish caters
677 St Patrick StGreat little neighbourhood restaurant serving breakfast lunch and take out dinners. Cozy deck with blankets and heaters. Just a block away on St Patrick St.
The Windsor Cafe
2540 Windsor RoadNice restaurant a short walk away across from lovely Windsor Park.
Marina Dockside Eatery
1327 Beach DrNice little cafe overlooking the marina. Great views and reasonably priced.
High end dining. Great sushi bar. Spectacular views over Oak Bay marina. Perfect place for a celebration.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marina Restaurant
1327 Beach DrHigh end dining. Great sushi bar. Spectacular views over Oak Bay marina. Perfect place for a celebration.
Great views, high end hotel that has a lovely pub looking over the water.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
1175 Beach DrGreat views, high end hotel that has a lovely pub looking over the water.
Great English style pub with the usual pub fare. Meet the locals! Enjoy the huge on tap beer menu.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penny Farthing Public House
2228 Oak Bay AveGreat English style pub with the usual pub fare. Meet the locals! Enjoy the huge on tap beer menu.
Sightseeing
Lovely mini Butchart gardens. Roam the gardens and then have a spot of tea in the restaurant. Watch for the turtles! Admission by donation.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield RdLovely mini Butchart gardens. Roam the gardens and then have a spot of tea in the restaurant. Watch for the turtles! Admission by donation.
Take a walk from here to sandy Willow's beach. Kid's playground, washrooms, and teahouse in the warmer months. About a 30 minute walk.
170 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Willows
EsplanadeTake a walk from here to sandy Willow's beach. Kid's playground, washrooms, and teahouse in the warmer months. About a 30 minute walk.
Huge park of native plants and fine example of Garry Oak meadow ecosystem. This park connects with Willow's beach at the far end.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uplands Park
3040 Beach DrHuge park of native plants and fine example of Garry Oak meadow ecosystem. This park connects with Willow's beach at the far end.
For those who want a workout head here for spectacular views of Victoria! Walk west on Beach drive until you get to Sunset Road. Look for the hidden staircase at the intersection. Follow it to the top and enjoy the views and the amazing homes in the 'hood. Walk down Denison back to Beach Dr. A nice circle route. There is an eagle's nest on Denison in a big fir tree.
Walbran Park
141 Denison RdFor those who want a workout head here for spectacular views of Victoria! Walk west on Beach drive until you get to Sunset Road. Look for the hidden staircase at the intersection. Follow it to the top and enjoy the views and the amazing homes in the 'hood. Walk down Denison back to Beach Dr. A nice circle route. There is an eagle's nest on Denison in a big fir tree.
Neighbourhoods
Walk around the neighbourhood and you will find lovely gardens, cool old homes and parks.
South Oak Bay
Walk around the neighbourhood and you will find lovely gardens, cool old homes and parks.
Shops, restaurants, grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy and library. Just about anything you need can be found here. Very quaint English style architecture abounds. Lots of public art.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oak Bay Avenue
Oak Bay AvenueShops, restaurants, grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy and library. Just about anything you need can be found here. Very quaint English style architecture abounds. Lots of public art.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The bus stop
is just a block away on Central. It leaves about every 20 minutes and will get you downtown in about 20 minutes.
Costumbres y cultura
Pandora Street should be avoided.
Stay away from this street between Cook Street and Blanshard Street. There are many homeless people with drug problems and should be avoided. Take Fort St instead.
Formas de ahorrar
Cheap eats
Eileen's Gourmet coffee offers super cheap and really good soups and sandwiches. Located off the parking lot on Hampshire road in Oak Bay village.