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

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

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

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer

Vancouver to Victoria - Coach Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best South Oak Bay Hotel Deals

Oak Bay Beach Hotel
The staff are amazing!!! they make you feel like part of the family. We love going there!
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Fairmont Empress
One of the best experience I had in a hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Hotel Grand Pacific
Every thing was great! Was able to get early check in and staff were wonderful!
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
Property is aging, room was so hot, even with heat turned off. Overall lovely weekend, doorman Herb is excellent, so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks and service was great at Clive’s and Vista 18
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Great room and view. Very clean and easy check in. My only negative is WARM. The room was very warm. There was a fan provided but it was noisy when sleeping.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Sandman Hotel Victoria
The room was Excellent!! We loved the division between the living and sleeping area. The kitchenette was fantastic and allowed us to save on eating out, we ate most of our meals in the room. The staff were all very accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here and would stay ...
Reviewed on 13 Dec 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 Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

Oaklands
While Oaklands isn't home to many top sights, West Coast Trail and Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.
South Oak Bay Travel Guide
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Beacon Hill Park
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Langford Lanes




