natural wonder
San Juan Islands
A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Oak Bay
British Columbia, Canada · North America
About Oak Bay
Oak Bay is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Fernwood, 22km from San Juan Islands.
Oak Bay is in British Columbia, Canada, with about 18,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Fernwood, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Oak Bay?
Within an hour or so of Oak Bay: San Juan Islands (22 km), Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint (55 km).
Are there any good drives near Oak Bay?
The nearest famous roads are Chuckanut Drive (WA-11) and Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC-99).
Where is Oak Bay?
Oak Bay is in British Columbia, Canada, about 4 km from Fernwood.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 18,015
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- Coordinates
- 48.4496, -123.3026
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Canada
CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.
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Worth the detour from Oak Bay
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint
A mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Oak Bay
- 55 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
- 64 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.
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