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Village in heart of Oak Bay
exudes olde England charm

Sometime endy scoffed at as a “nweed- I ae
ctu * preserve or “more English than the [

English." the compact municipality of Qak
Bay in Greater Victoria’s core area is one of
Canada’s loveliest residential areas and a erand
place to meander.

Named (after the sweeping bh

name) for its profusion of Garry oaks, which
grow almost exclusively on Vancouver Island
and the Gulf Islands, this charmingly dis-
tinctive community boasts three golf courses.
As well, many boaters stop for a visit at its
two marinas and the Royal Victoria Yacht
Club holds weekend and mid-week races. The
vision of billowing sails on a windy day is a

~ B ogtorious sight from Oak Bay’s many view-

JOIN US points.
We bring a taste of “ The municipality is renowned for its well-
Europe to Victoria designed homes and beautiful gardens. A drive
La Fi Hee oe halvel along Beach Dri ve takes you through a range
Cheese fondue and more g of glorious views from dwellings perched high
oon rocks for che ocean views to the rolling
384-6446 greens of the Victoria Golf Club, fabulous
1280 Fairfield Rd. B roadside flower beds and finatly into the

DINNER Daily from 5:00 pm S Uplands Estate. There you can glimpse stately Wander along the village-style main street — Oak Bay ‘Avenue, above — or wr take

Reservations accepted till ¥ pm
LUNCH 11:30-2 im “Tues. at, Continued on next page a walk along the picturesque waterfront.

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