Oak Bay's Fifth Annual Palm Tree Sale April 19 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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The Palm Tree Capital of Canada
 Oak
Bay enjoys a Sub-Mediterranean climate with an average of nearly 2,200 sunshine
hours a year, balmy temperatures and moderate rainfall. To emphasize that, unlike
much of Canada, Oak Bay rarely sees freezing temperatures, Oak Bay challenged
other municipalities to a Palm Tree Count, held annually from 2003 to 2006.
It has given Oak Bay bragging rights as the Palm Tree Capital of Canada. From
535 palms counted in 2003 the total grew to 2,669 in 2006.
Exotic gardens featuring palm trees have become increasingly popular in the
Victoria area, as evidenced at Oak Bay’s annual palm tree sale where over
600 palms trade hands in a couple of hours. At least a dozen species of ‘hardy’
palm trees can be spotted in the region and some of the mature trees have reached
heights of over 30 feet. Many are visible from the street when walking or driving
through Oak Bay.
A self-guided tour has been developed which highlights the best palm tree sites
- and the list grows every year.
Take the tour!
Want more information on caring for your own palm trees? Click
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