TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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In the heart of Oak Bay, you can find the Oak Bay Native Plant Garden. The garden is home to dozens of native plants and is maintained by the residential neighbourhood in which it is located. The garden is small but perfect for a quiet walk or meditation, surrounded by beautiful greenery. You may also find the lovely park benches, picnic tables and trail walkways to enhance your experience at the Oak Bay Native Plant Garden. This is a must-visit for any nature lover.
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The Oak Bay Tea Party is an annual community event that has been running since 1962 and has been a staple in the community of Oak Bay since then. The Oak Bay Tea Party is a weekend-long event with various activities, including food, drink, a parade, a kids center, and the infamous floating tea cup challenge.
When you’re in Oak Bay, you’re not going to want to miss this community event and learn the history of Oak Bay, BC.
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The Boathouse Spa & Baths at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel is One of the only Oceanfront Spas on Vancouver Island, making it a staple stop to visit on your next trip to Oak Bay. This Luxurious Spa and Bath offers guests to indulge themselves in the relaxing and soothing amenities The Boathouse Spa & Baths at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel has to offer. With three mineral pools to 16 different offers and packages to choose from provided by the spa.
You are sure to find something that appeals to you and your needs.
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The Abkhazi Gardens and Tea House is the place to visit when looking for an attraction that inspires luxury and comfort. The Gardens and Tea House offers many different options for when you call. Before you sit down for high tea, take advantage of the beautiful gardens by booking a tour. Learn about Abkhazi Gardens & Tea Room’s history while immersed in incredible greenery.
Next, you may visit the tea house, with an extensive menu. There is no running out of options to choose from. They offer four different packages depending on what kind of high tea experience you are looking for. Abkhazi Garden & Tea House is a place you are not going to want to miss on your next visit when visiting Oak Bay
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Oak Bay Tours offers boat tours to explore what Oak Bay and the surrounding areas offer. There are six different unique packages to choose from, with an opportunity to explore new areas and see unique animals with each. Oak Bay tours also offer a build-your tour that allows you to explore new things for any occasion.
Oak Bay Tours promises to provide opportunities without compromising the environment and British Columbia’s wildlife.
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Demitasse is a family-owned and operated cafe and kitchen that focuses on bringing fair trade coffee and locally sourced meals to Oak Bay. Their extensive menu provides options for every diet and preference.
Demitasse is proud to serve only the freshest ingredients sourced locally and even grown in-house. Demitasse also offers a beautiful garden center to check out once you have grabbed a bite. They offer many unique and rare plants that fit any lifestyle. While in Oak Bay, Demitasse is the perfect spot to visit
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Oak Bay Bicycles is the perfect spot to hit when visiting Oak Bay, especially when looking for the perfect rentals for transportation around Oak Bay. Oak Bay Bicycle offers 63 bikes for rental, including a tandem bike, a dog trailer, and a stroller to attach to the back of the bike. Whether you are in the market for buying a brand new bike or renting a bike for the weekend. Oak Bay Bicycle is the best bike shop in town and a place you will not want to miss.
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Hendersons Pitch and Putt is the perfect spot for golfers of all ages. Hendersons Pitch and Putt is perfect for any event, from a day trip to a birthday party. Although the golf course is not all year long, it is a great spot to visit during the golf season.
Hendersons Pitch and Putt also offers private and group lessons while you are visiting Oak Bay.
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