As community members, we know how great our community is and can list off the many reasons we call Oak Bay home. Oak Bay’s received recognition worldwide as the Globe and Mail ranked Oak Bay the 12th most livable city in Canada.
The Globe and Mail evaluated 454 cities using 58 variables within 10 key categories relevant to those relocating, including economy, housing, demographics, health care, safety, education, community, amenities, transportation, and climate.
High grades for Oak Bay
Some of the highlights for our community include:
- Top-ranked community on Vancouver Island
- 2nd highest in Canada for Vibrant Community
- 4th highest in Canada for Robust Economy
- 7th highest for Climate
You can view the full list by visiting the Globe and Mail article on Canada’s Most Livable Cities (please note that a subscription to the publication may be required).
People, the core of our community
While rankings and numbers are nice, the core of our community are our people. Our passionate residents, staff and Council that take pride in making Oak Bay a wonderful place to live, work and play.
As a member of the community, you can continue to shape Oak Bay and our projects and initiatives moving forward. Visit our Connect Oak Bay community engagement website, where you can share your thoughts on projects and sign up to receive updates.
