Oak Bay

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Glorious Christmas Getaways

Monday, December 21st, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Christmas Getaways to Vancouver Island, where Santa’s helpers will pamper and spoil you! From Tofino to Victoria, there are special places to stay, to shop and to ‘just be’…ah, the holiday magic begins!

Victoria’s Heritage Spells Romance

Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Modern Victoria’s downtown core is alive with an eclectic mix of shopping, dining and entertainment outlets with a rich backdrop of heritage buildings. Ranked as one of North America’s top twenty downtown destinations by Conde Nast Traveller.

Walking Oak Bay’s lanes and trails

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

The Walk:

Oak Bay Village, Brighton Avenue, Foul Bay Road, Windsor Park, Oak Bay waterfront. The centrepiece of this walk is “the Village”, where you’ll begin and end.

From the bustling Village cor

The Oak Bay Mayor’s welcome

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

Dear Visitor,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Oak Bay, a community with a strong sense of its own identity, character and traditions. In its own way, Oak Bay is unique in Greater Victoria.

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Are you an insatiable traveller?

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

Travel is a difficult pursuit and the famished traveller needs to know where to cool their heels, refuel and regenerate.

Whether it’s casual fare, a quick snack or upscale dining, Oak Bay has an a

Finding your way to Oak Bay…by bus, by car or by bike

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

There are a number of BC Transit city bus routes that will connect you with various parts of the municipality. All are regularly scheduled routes that can move you from downtown (or elsewhere) to Oa

High tea traditions, modern coffee renditions

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

The history of high tea comes in many renditions, but the lore which has proven to be most enduring hails from the 1800s and features Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford. It is commonly believed sh

Eight tempting little treats

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

During your visit, don’t forget to take a look at these hidden gems of Oak Bay:

1. Gonzales Beach

If the mobs at Willows Beach are too much, try chilling out at Gonzales Beach. At the south tip

The “wheel” benefits of Oak Bay

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

It’s hard to imagine a better place to ride a bike.

Oak Bay boasts wide Garry Oak-lined streets, a stunning waterfront route, gorgeous gardens, quaint back lanes and stately architecture – all withi

Flocking together in a birder’s paradise

Tuesday, August 20th, 2002 by GetawayBC.com

Oak Bay residents fly united in their love of all things winged and feathered. With thousands and thousands of pounds of birdseed sold each year and stunning gardens designed to attract as many feat