Living in North Oak Bay blends walkable village life with quiet residential lanes and easy access to beaches and parks. Residents enjoy local shops and galleries along Oak Bay Avenue, weekend walks to Willows Beach, and a friendly, small town feel minutes from downtown Victoria. Housing ranges from character homes and updated bungalows to townhomes and condos close to services. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I track how heritage streetscapes, village walkability, and school catchments drive buyer interest and shape long term value in North Oak Bay.