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.
Things to do
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)
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Top hotels in South Oak Bay
Oak Bay Beach Hotel
Our king suite room was spotless and very comfortable. We loved the hot mineral pools and spa. We will definitely return in the future.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Fairmont Empress
We have most meals at the Empress, the Q lounge & the dining room serve delicious, beautiful plates with the most fantastic ingredients. This is fine dining at it's most creative. The cocktails are equal to the dining. No need to go outside this hotel except to sught see.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Hotel Grand Pacific
We were greeted warmly by the front desk agent. We were pleasantly surprised to get free desserts as we were celebrating a birthday.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites
beautiful and smelled so fresh and clean!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Sandman Hotel Victoria
Really enjoyed our time in the well laid out suite. Kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the cozy robes. Easy to walk to the gorge and the Galloping Goose trail to downtown.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
All employees provided excellent service
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Oak Bay
Rockland
Rockland is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Government House or Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Fairfield
Unique features of Fairfield include the historic 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 Lower Johnson Street and West Coast Trail.
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.
Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard
While Hillside - Quadra - Downtown Blanshard might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Victoria Harbour and MayFair Shopping Centre.
