Lisa's Guidebook
Beaches
One of the nicest beaches on the South Island. Locals love it!
A developed waterfront park (1.17 hectare) with large grassed area, change rooms and washrooms, concession and tea room, picnic tables, benches, children’s play area, sandy beach, esplanade and walkway.
https://www.oakbaytourism.com/stakeholder/willows-beach/
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Willows Beach
EsplanadeOne of the nicest beaches on the South Island. Locals love it!
A developed waterfront park (1.17 hectare) with large grassed area, change rooms and washrooms, concession and tea room, picnic tables, benches, children’s play area, sandy beach, esplanade and walkway.
https://www.oakbaytourism.com/stakeholder/willows-beach/
The Dallas Road Waterfront Trail is one of the signature places to run in Victoria. Beautiful waterfront running on a dedicated path, with views to the water and the Olympic Peninsula and its snow-capped mountains. We have mapped the length of Dallas Rd., which runs 5.9 km one-way from Fisherman’s Wharf to Hollywood Crescent. A dedicated walking path away from the road, and the most spectacular section, is the 4 km from Holland Point Park, east to Hollywood Crescent. You’ll pass the Mile Zero Monument of the Trans-Canada Highway, the southern end of Beacon Hill Park, Spiral Beach, Clover Point, and the Ross Bay Cemetery. Key segment distances, from Fisherman’s Wharf heading southeast, in km:
0.6 km: Ogden Point
1.5 km: Holland Point Park
2.6 km: Mile Zero Monument/Beacon Hill Park
3.6 km: Spiral Beach
4.4 km: Clover Point
5.9 km: End of Dallas Rd.
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Dallas Road
Dallas RoadThe Dallas Road Waterfront Trail is one of the signature places to run in Victoria. Beautiful waterfront running on a dedicated path, with views to the water and the Olympic Peninsula and its snow-capped mountains. We have mapped the length of Dallas Rd., which runs 5.9 km one-way from Fisherman’s Wharf to Hollywood Crescent. A dedicated walking path away from the road, and the most spectacular section, is the 4 km from Holland Point Park, east to Hollywood Crescent. You’ll pass the Mile Zero Monument of the Trans-Canada Highway, the southern end of Beacon Hill Park, Spiral Beach, Clover Point, and the Ross Bay Cemetery. Key segment distances, from Fisherman’s Wharf heading southeast, in km:
0.6 km: Ogden Point
1.5 km: Holland Point Park
2.6 km: Mile Zero Monument/Beacon Hill Park
3.6 km: Spiral Beach
4.4 km: Clover Point
5.9 km: End of Dallas Rd.
Enjoy the sandy beach and views of sailboats in the Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic Peninsula. Come play on the zipline or slide down the octopus in the playground!
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Cadboro-Gyro Park
Sinclair RoadEnjoy the sandy beach and views of sailboats in the Juan de Fuca Strait and Olympic Peninsula. Come play on the zipline or slide down the octopus in the playground!
Food scene
Where the locals get their bread, cheese, and espresso, since 1997. It’s an Oak Bay tradition.
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Ottavio Italian Bakery, Delicatessen & Cafe
2272 Oak Bay AveWhere the locals get their bread, cheese, and espresso, since 1997. It’s an Oak Bay tradition.
Oak Bay Marina
1327 Beach DrTwo great restaurants with spectacular views.
Parks
Fun place to watch the local ball game. Tennis & pickle ball courts
Carnarvon Park
2801 Henderson RdFun to wander around and see the locals in action
One of the most visited regional parks in the Capital Regional District, Thetis Lake is one of the largest regional parks with over 40 kilometers of recreational trails to explore. Established as Canada’s first nature sanctuary in 1958, this park promotes natural area conservation and recreation.
Features
- Swamp and lake ecosystems for nature study
- Delicate spring wildflowers, Garry oak ecosystems and Douglas-fir forest
- Freshwater lakes for swimming, canoeing and fishing (lakes stocked with catchable Rainbow Trout)
- Beaches and picnic areas
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Thetis Lake Regional Park
One of the most visited regional parks in the Capital Regional District, Thetis Lake is one of the largest regional parks with over 40 kilometers of recreational trails to explore. Established as Canada’s first nature sanctuary in 1958, this park promotes natural area conservation and recreation.
Features
- Swamp and lake ecosystems for nature study
- Delicate spring wildflowers, Garry oak ecosystems and Douglas-fir forest
- Freshwater lakes for swimming, canoeing and fishing (lakes stocked with catchable Rainbow Trout)
- Beaches and picnic areas
This is the largest and most magnificent park administered by Saanich. Walk the shores of Cordova Bay, hike trails lush with the abundance of ferns and wildflowers towered by Douglas fir and Cedar trees. Trails as well as a paved - but steep - park road lead you to the summit. From the parking lot at the top a walking trail leads you to the summit elevation of 225m. This 360o lookout is spectacular with views of rural Saanich, the city lights of Victoria, and further, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
Mount Douglas Park beach is a long sandy beach and
accessed via trail from the Beach Parking Lot near the
Cordova Bay/Cedar Hill/Ash intersection. Washrooms, a playground, picnic areas and an interpretive sign are here as well.
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Mount Douglas Park
4500 Cedar Hill RoadThis is the largest and most magnificent park administered by Saanich. Walk the shores of Cordova Bay, hike trails lush with the abundance of ferns and wildflowers towered by Douglas fir and Cedar trees. Trails as well as a paved - but steep - park road lead you to the summit. From the parking lot at the top a walking trail leads you to the summit elevation of 225m. This 360o lookout is spectacular with views of rural Saanich, the city lights of Victoria, and further, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains in Washington State.
Mount Douglas Park beach is a long sandy beach and
accessed via trail from the Beach Parking Lot near the
Cordova Bay/Cedar Hill/Ash intersection. Washrooms, a playground, picnic areas and an interpretive sign are here as well.
2000 Cadboro Bay Rd
2000 Cadboro Bay RoadLocal Thai food. Yummy!
Try their chicken burger even if you don’t usually like them! Especially good with spicy sauce/ blue cheese dip. Sounds odd, but it works!
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Penny Farthing Public House
2228 Oak Bay AveTry their chicken burger even if you don’t usually like them! Especially good with spicy sauce/ blue cheese dip. Sounds odd, but it works!
Market
Local market run by a great Korean family. Support the local small businesses!
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Tomley's Market
716 Johnson StreetLocal market run by a great Korean family. Support the local small businesses!