Oak Bay sits on Victoria's eastern waterfront, bordered by Rockland, Saanich and the ocean. It pairs a walkable village with beaches, parks, golf and some of the most sought-after homes in Greater Victoria. My office is on Oak Bay Avenue, so this is a neighbourhood I know from the street level, not just from listing sheets.
What the neighbourhood is like: Oak Bay Village has shops, galleries, restaurants, cafés, a library and a community centre within walking distance of each other. Willows Beach is a local favourite for swimming, with Gonzales Beach, Harling Point and the Oak Bay Marina nearby. Uplands Park, Anderson Hill Park and Lafayette Park offer green space, and Uplands Golf Club and Victoria Golf Club are close by. Families have Willows Elementary, Monterey Middle and Oak Bay High nearby, plus St. Michaels University School and Glenlyon Norfolk School for those who prefer private options.
The homes: Oak Bay has a wide mix, including Arts and Crafts character homes, renovated and newly built houses, village condos and townhomes along Beach Drive. Uplands is known for large, tree-lined lots and estate-style properties, and South Oak Bay includes near-ocean and waterfront homes.
Why work with Mike in Oak Bay: older character homes reward a careful eye. As a former licensed home inspector and builder, I can tell you what a 1920s foundation, a renovation or a roofline really means for your offer, and what to fix before you list.
Thinking of buying or selling in Oak Bay? Call (250) 592-0039 or request a free home evaluation.
