Located in Victoria, British Columbia on beautiful Vancouver Island. Ocean River Sports is a premier speciality kayak and outdoor gear store with over 35 years in the business.
Ocean River includes an outstanding retail store and adventure centre. The adventure portion of Ocean River provides a world-class kayaking and stand up paddleboarding school, tours, and rentals from three locations. Get out on the water from Downtown Victoria, Oak Bay or Saturna Island.
This beautiful peaceful beach is rocky and more appropriate for beach strolls than swimming. It's considered one of the great off-leash dog beaches. Although you will see locals from time to time paddle boarding or windsurfing in McNeill Bay.
Along the bay is a beautiful esplanade and along Beach Drive, there are plenty of benches to stop and enjoy a nice view of the bay - in the summer, you just might find someone playing the piano!
Willows Beach is one of the most popular swimming and beachin' spots in all of Greater Victoria. Enjoy long strolls along the sandy shore and wade in the protected waters all year round. Great for kids and families!
Find a playground and large grassy park, with washrooms, change rooms, picnic tables, benches, and evening outdoor concerts. There is a popular concession stand called Willows Tea Room where you can find fries, hot dogs, sandwiches, beverages, ice cream, and of course, poutine!
Situated on the beachfront at Willows Beach, you'll find special care and attention at the Kiwanis Willows Beach Tea Room, operated by Kiwanis Club of Oak Bay. The Willows Tea Room is open from May to September serving hot food, ice cream, drinks, and more to beach-goers.
Volunteers and paid students work together at this quaint little cafe right on Willows Beach.
The Oak Bay Marina, the Marina Restaurant, and Dockside Eatery are located at Turkey Head Point. Prior to its closing in 1991, an aquarian called Sealand of the Pacific was the main attraction at Turkey Head Point. All that remains today is a statue of an orca as a part of the Oak Bay Marina welcome sign.
The walkway at Turkey Head Point starts at Beach Drive and continues around the outside of the Oak Bay Marina parking lot, finishing at the restaurant.
The Oak Bay Marina is a full-service marina situated in a sheltered bay in south Oak Bay, with spectacular views of Mount Baker. A full-service chandlery, gift shop, fuel dock, ship repairs and plenty of free parking make the marina a perfect destination for summer cruisers or permanent moorage.
