Title: Oak Bay Travel Guide: Best of Oak Bay, Victoria Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Oak-Bay-Hotels.d6215666.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Oak-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d6215666.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Oak-Bay.d6215666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Oak Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Oak-Bay.d6215666.Car-Hire-Guide)[Oak Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oak-Bay.d6215666.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oak Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Driftwood on public beach at Oak Bay district of Victoria, BC, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215666/f8378dd8-9284-4952-9ee2-1ec7b89df72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Driftwood on public beach at Oak Bay district of Victoria, BC, Canada](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215666/f8378dd8-9284-4952-9ee2-1ec7b89df72a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A long paddleboarder starts their journey out on to the Salish sea. Oak Bay British Columbia Canada ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215666/4b6fe182-6acb-42f4-9510-ebcd786976c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tranquility at dusk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253407/05fbc650-6b49-4d91-8211-18b0e6bd31b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An evening at Trafalgar Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215666/0e53a58c-bc60-40a2-ac20-feeb5537c6f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Oak Bay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6215666) - Top hotels in Oak Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Oak Bay ![Oak Bay Beach Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40973/e7a55834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oak Bay Beach Hotel 1175 Beach Dr Victoria BC £199 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa resort in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews) Excellent room and service Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=40973&PinnedHotelID=40973&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215666) ![Fairmont Empress](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8478/f5130908_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairmont Empress 721 Government St Victoria BC £178 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Victoria. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,605 reviews) O Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=8478&PinnedHotelID=8478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215666) ![Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7700/7677/2e1a526b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites 740 Burdett Ave Victoria BC £120 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,570 reviews) Comfortable clean quiet hotel. Staff were very friendly also Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=7677&PinnedHotelID=7677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6215666) [See all 918 properties in Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6215666) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Parkside Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2780000/2774700/2774661/e253be3e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Parkside Hotel & Spa 810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,273 reviews) Nice room, great staff , very comfortable overall. Good location within walking distance to harbour, restaurants and main attractions Highly recommended. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-The-Parkside-Hotel-Spa.h2774661.Hotel-Information) ![SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25183500/25183454/e342d4e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SookePoint Ocean Cottage Resort 1000 Sooke Point Place Sooke BC Stay at this condo in Sooke. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Secretary (Donaldson) Island and Quimper Park are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (260 reviews) Excellent construction - qualityos obvious throughout Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-SookePoint-Ocean-Cottage-Resort.h25183454.Hotel-Information) ![Cute and Cozy, Walking distance to Gorgeous Beach or Beautiful Forest Walk!](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101300000/101298400/101298334/fc6d8725_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cute and Cozy, Walking distance to Gorgeous Beach or Beautiful Forest Walk! Victoria BC Stay at this holiday home in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews) Clean and friendly. Highly recommend would stay here again. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-Cute-And-Cozy.h101298334.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6215666&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Oak Bay hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6215666&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Victoria Harbour showing a bay or harbour and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6225284/300baa09-eb95-498d-86b3-362f2b4a323f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Harbour 4.5/5(33 reviews) Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Harbour-Inner-Harbour.d6225284.Attraction) ![Victoria_VictoriaClipperFerryTerminal_6163183-5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6163183/389daf94-e089-4cba-883d-b5df03306a89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(10 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Clipper-Ferry-Terminal-Victoria.d6163183.Attraction) ![Victoria_UniversityofVictoria_6072293-3](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072293/e2d7557e-feca-4a1f-b111-dde1892b7cb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Victoria 5/5(1 review) Explore the campus of University of Victoria during your visit to Victoria. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Victoria-Saanich-East.d6072293.Attraction) ![Victoria_RoyalJubileeHospital_6234287-5](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6234287/bd51c20b-7f02-436c-bde5-5f60e65f3098.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Jubilee Hospital If Royal Jubilee Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Victoria. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Jubilee-Hospital-Victoria.d6234287.Attraction) ![Victoria Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a house and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215401/af552ec4-6ee6-473a-ade2-d94e34c37bdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Fisherman's Wharf 4/5(32 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf-James-Bay.d6215401.Attraction) ![Government Street featuring street scenes, a small town or village and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6253629/30fb57ed-e3df-4562-98e8-71eaf694ccd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Government Street 4.5/5(23 reviews) This central street attracts the crowds with its museums and galleries, historical architecture, shopping districts and Canada’s oldest Chinatown. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Government-Street-Downtown-Victoria.d6253629.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49265321/01739d99-7ca2-4617-91e3-42008ee0abfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket £16 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/royal-bc-museum-admission-ticket.a49265321.activity-details) ![Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47537222/3fdf33f8-59ea-4e54-ae8c-702928ce1cbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour £37 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pickle-pub-crawl-in-victorias-inner-harbour.a47537222.activity-details) ![Butchart Gardens in bloom](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/194829/9ccf75b9-f833-4f39-b88a-9b189ffb2957.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission £164 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vancouver-to-victoria-tour-butchart-gardens-admission.a194829.activity-details) ![Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50688559/b5a9d05e-4868-4e23-9da6-2e905bd58209.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC £8 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/murder-mystery-detective-experience-in-victoria-bc.a50688559.activity-details) ![Ghostly Walks guide Kirby](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1384407/396226b4-e942-4a68-9a1e-368813ddefc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria £13 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ghostly-walking-tour-in-victoria.a1384407.activity-details) ![Bastion Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47505672/78cadeda-d487-4a37-90f8-82eeb5758882.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria £12 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/iconic-obscure-walking-tour-in-victoria.a47505672.activity-details) [See all activities in Oak Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oak-Bay.d6215666.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Oak Bay ![Victoria showing skyline, a coastal town and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4138/ad9aa24c-7fc2-4955-8b4e-e8d0dafd2219.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Victoria - Cities near Oak Bay - Places of interest [Victoria](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria.dx4138) - [Victoria Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Harbour-Inner-Harbour.d6225284.Attraction) - [Butchart Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Butchart-Gardens-British-Columbia.d6072295.Attraction) - [Victoria Fisherman's Wharf ](https://expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Fishermans-Wharf-James-Bay.d6215401.Attraction) - [Government Street ](https://expedia.co.uk/Government-Street-Downtown-Victoria.d6253629.Attraction) - [Royal BC Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-BC-Museum-Inner-Harbour.d6072301.Attraction) - [British Columbia Parliament Building ](https://expedia.co.uk/British-Columbia-Parliament-Building-James-Bay.d6072307.Attraction) - [Hatley Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hatley-Castle-Victoria.d6072319.Attraction) - [Royal Roads University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Roads-University-Victoria.d6215325.Attraction) - [Beacon Hill Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beacon-Hill-Park-Fairfield.d6072299.Attraction) - [Camosun College - Interurban Campus ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camosun-College-Interurban-Campus-Victoria.d6215308.Attraction) - [Cadboro Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cadboro-Bay-Victoria.d6215679.Attraction) - [Sooke Potholes Provincial Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sooke-Potholes-Provincial-Park-Sooke.d553248634340806013.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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