Oak Bay

Oak Bay is a municipality on the southern coast of Vancouver Island with residential streets, beaches, and parks throughout. The area features gentle terrain with several public waterfront access points where locals and visitors walk among sea-view homes.

The municipality was founded in 1906 and architect Francis Rattenbury served on its first council. Rattenbury designed the Legislative Buildings and Empress Hotel, landmarks that shaped the region's character.

The Victoria Golf Club, established in 1893, maintains operations at its original location, making it the oldest continuous golf course in Canada.

Visitors can find the Oak Bay Municipal Hall on Oak Bay Avenue, where information about local services and facilities is available. Being on the coast makes it easy to reach the various beaches and parks by car or bicycle.

During the 1930s, the area served as a film production center where several feature films were made. This filmmaking activity was part of a broader wave of productions happening across the Greater Victoria area during that decade.

Location: Capital Regional District

Inception: 1906

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Shares border with: Saanich, Victoria

Website: https://oakbay.ca

GPS coordinates: 48.42583,-123.31806

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22