The Oak Bay Guest House, while only a short drive from downtown, is literally only steps from the Oak Bay Marina, where guests can take a vessel to go fishing, sailing or kayaking, or enjoy a combination of these and other activities.
For those who are drawn to whale watching, note that Oak Bay waters adjoin Haro Strait, the area where the most whales are spotted during the summer. Most tours are three hours in length, and sightings can be guaranteed. If you are feeling adventurous, we can arrange a combination whale-watching tour for you, which combines kayaking or sailing on the same day!
Multiple operators available upon request.
If you have ever wondered what the fascination with sailing is allabout, here is your chance! Your vessel will be a Beneteau 351 (pictured at right), and tours range from 3 hours to a day or more.
This is a "hands-on" experience with boaters participating fully as crew in the handling of the boat; you will be introduced to basic sailing skills.
Being moored in Oak Bay, you have the advantage of being close to a number of uninhabited Gulf Islands and marine ecological reserves. The Oak Bay area is also popular with boaters because of the many sheltered anchorages and protection offered from prevailing winds and seas; if more challenging sailing conditions are desired, you have the choice of sailing the Juan de Fuca Strait or Haro Strait adjacent.
Operator: Blackfish Sailing Adventures