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Oak Bay Village

Oak Bay Avenue from Monterey to Foul Bay, plus Hampshire and Theatre Lane. 34 places in the guide.

34 places

  • Alli Brodie Art in Oak Bay
    Arts & culturePromoted

    Oak Bay Village

    Alli Brodie Art

    A working studio and gallery on Oak Bay Avenue. Seven artists paint here each week. Ten percent of sales goes to two charities Alli Brodie supports.

  • Two shoppers with bags in front of a slate wall
    Shops

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    A La Mode Consignment

    Women's resale shop on Wilmot Place selling consigned clothing, shoes, handbags and jewellery from luxury and contemporary labels.

  • Barber pole and Avenue Barber sign on the shopfront
    Professional services

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    Avenue Barber

    Four-chair barbershop at 2174 Oak Bay Avenue doing men's and boys' cuts, buzz cuts and senior cuts, with online booking.

  • Store interior with jewellery display cases
    Shops

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    Barclay's Fine Jewellers

    Jewellery store in Athlone Court doing engagement rings, custom design and repairs; appointments are recommended.

  • Sushi roll topped with roe and sauce (wide banner)
    Food & drink

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    Bon Sushi

    Japanese and sushi restaurant on Hampshire Road in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: sushi to take home from the village

  • Storefront and parking lot with GARDENWORKS sign on Oak Bay Avenue
    Home & garden

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    GARDENWORKS Oak Bay

    Garden centre carrying plants, gardening tools, home decor and gifts, with staff available for plant and garden questions.

  • Hughes shopfront and hanging sign on the Avenue
    Shops

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    Hughes Clothing

    Clothing store with separate women's and men's shops in Athlone Court and a shoe shop a short walk east on the Avenue.

  • Painting of the Ivy's Books shopfront at 2188 Oak Bay Avenue
    Shops

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    Ivy's Bookshop

    Independent bookshop in Oak Bay Village since 1964, selling new books, puzzles, gifts and art supplies, with special orders.

  • Front of Monterey Recreation Centre with its signage
    Community & nonprofit

    Oak Bay Village

    Monterey Recreation Centre

    Municipal centre for adults 50 and over, with fitness, classes, more than 35 volunteer-led clubs and the Fern Cafe.

  • Fall centrepiece in a long wooden box
    Shops

    Oak Bay Village

    Oak Bay Flower Shop

    Florist in the Athlone Court building making arrangements and gift baskets, with same day delivery across Greater Victoria.

  • Municipal Hall sign under garry oaks
    Community & nonprofit

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    Oak Bay Municipal Hall

    District of Oak Bay offices on Oak Bay Avenue for property taxes, permits, business and dog licences, and council business.

  • Oak Bay Police SUV parked at Cattle Point with the sea behind
    Community & nonprofit

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    Oak Bay Police Department

    Municipal police station on Monterey Avenue handling non-emergency calls, police information checks and vacant home patrols.

  • Plate of fish and chips with coleslaw and tartar sauce
    Food & drink

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    Oak Bay Seafood

    Fish market and kitchen selling local fish, shellfish and smoked products, with gluten free fish and chips to eat in or take out.

  • Older adults seated at a table at a community event in a hall
    Community & nonprofit

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    Oak Bay Volunteer Services

    Volunteer organization providing practical and social support to help adults in Oak Bay stay independent and connected.

  • Storefront on Oak Bay Avenue with awning, steps and red patio umbrellas
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen

    Italian bakery and delicatessen serving bread, cheese, salumi, espresso, gelato and prepared foods.

    In our restaurant guide: a proper lunch, with something for later

  • Victoria Creams in pink gingham wrappers with berries
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Rogers' Chocolates Oak Bay

    Oak Bay shop for the Victoria chocolate maker known for Victoria Creams, selling boxed assortments, bars and gifts.

  • Four glazed stoneware mugs in blue-green drip glaze (product photo, Pottery collection)
    Shops

    Oak Bay Village

    Side Street Studio

    Oak Bay Village shop for pottery, jewellery, woodwork, textiles, glass art and other gifts made by B.C. artists.

  • Gallery interior with paintings on the walls and glass display cases
    Arts & culture

    Oak Bay Village

    The Avenue Gallery

    Commercial gallery at 2184 Oak Bay Avenue showing and selling contemporary Canadian painting, sculpture, glass and jewellery since 2002.

  • Pub exterior on Oak Bay Avenue with hanging flower baskets and greenery
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    The Penny Farthing

    Old English pub on Oak Bay Avenue in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: a pub lunch that turns into an afternoon

  • Butcher holding a bone-in beef steak
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    The Village Butcher

    Whole animal butcher shop selling Vancouver Island raised meats, with cuts made to order on request.

  • Street-front patio with string lights, planters and the Vis-a-Vis sign
    Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Vis-à-Vis

    French-inspired bistro and wine bar on Oak Bay Avenue in Oak Bay Village.

    In our restaurant guide: a dinner that deserves a second glass

  • Shops

    Oak Bay Village

    Bosley's Oak Bay

    Pet supply store at Oak Bay Avenue and Wilmot Place, near the Oak Bay Recreation Centre, with a self serve dog wash.

  • Professional services

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    CIBC Oak Bay Banking Centre

    Full-service CIBC branch at 2224 Oak Bay Avenue with an ATM, weekday counter hours and mortgage advisor appointments.

  • Food & drink

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    COBS Bread Oak Bay

    Oak Bay Village branch of the COBS bakery chain, baking bread, buns, scones and pastries on site daily.

  • Food & drink

    Oak Bay Village

    Cork & Barrel Spirit Merchants

    Private liquor store in Athlone Court selling wine, craft beer and spirits, with tastings on Friday and Saturday afternoons.

  • Food & drink

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    Fairway Market Oak Bay

    Grocery store in the Athlone Court building in Oak Bay Village, open 7am to 9pm every day.

  • Professional services

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    Horne Coupar

    Law firm with an Oak Bay office practising in wills and estates, family law and corporate law.

  • Shops

    Oak Bay Village

    Nicholas Randall

    Oak Bay Village shop selling home goods, women's clothing, jewellery and gifts, with an online store.

  • Health & wellness

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    Pharmasave Oak Bay

    Owner-operated pharmacy in the village filling prescriptions, giving flu shots, and doing compliance packaging and compounding.

  • Professional services

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    RBC Royal Bank Oak Bay Branch

    RBC branch at 2255 Oak Bay Avenue with two ATMs, night deposit and safe deposit boxes, open weekdays.

  • Professional services

    Oak Bay Village

    RE/MAX Camosun Oak Bay

    Real estate brokerage office at 2239 Oak Bay Avenue, one of five RE/MAX Camosun offices in Greater Victoria.

  • Professional services

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    Sagacity Business Services

    Victoria-based virtual bookkeeping firm providing cloud accounting, reporting, oversight and training.

More of the guide

Every place in Oak Bay
Food and drink27 placesCafés, bakeries, delis, pubs and dinner spots.Home and garden2 placesPlants, garden help, hardware and the house itself.Health and wellness8 placesClinics, pharmacies, dentists, physio and fitness.Shops12 placesGifts, books, bikes, clothing and the everyday errands.Kids and families3 placesPreschools, toys, lessons and things to do with children.Professional services6 placesLawyers, notaries, bookkeepers, banks and salons.Arts and culture5 placesGalleries, studios, public art and the people who make it.Community and nonprofit16 placesRec centres, the library, volunteer groups and clubs.

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