Oak Bay is a municipality covering ten square kilometres (four square miles), located about three kilometres (two miles) from downtown Victoria, British Columbia. The area has ideal scenery, roads and pathways for walking, running and cycling. It contains many quiet neighbourhoods with both intimate back laneways for quiet exploration and a spectacular scenic seaside route extending along Beach Drive. From downtown Victoria, take a picturesque drive east along the south shore of Vancouver Island, take a short cab ride, hop on a tour bus, walk the three kilometres, take the #2 city bus, or bike.