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Oak Bay
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Oak Bay is a picturesque, coastal suburb of Victoria, British Columbia, known for its heritage homes, lush gardens, and stunning ocean vistas. With its slow pace of life and small-town charm, it's a haven for families, retirees, and nature lovers seeking tranquility near the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
18,015
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.45°, -123.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
97
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$2,820
Local Cost
$2,140
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
16.2°C
Winter Avg
5.4°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
-7.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
990 mm
Internet Speed
618 Mbps
Upload
211 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
3
Parks
31
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YWH
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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