Neighbourhood · ~18,200

Oak Bay.

Its own municipality, technically. Tweed jackets, sea-walled gardens, and the most stubborn village high street in the region.

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What's coming up in Victoria this July

Caribbean carnival on the harbour, Pride across the city, Kinky Boots at the Royal, collector cars down Oak Bay Avenue, and Pacific FC under the lights. Your month, mapped.

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The fabric

What holds Oak Bay together.

The places, organizations, and venues that make this neighbourhood itself.

Oak Bay Avenue

The tweed-and-tea spine of the village — independent everything.

Willows Beach

A protected swimming beach with a long view of the Trial Islands and Mount Baker.

Uplands Park

A Garry oak meadow that becomes wildflower-purple in May.

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