Scenic & Romantic
Picnic and Paddle at Willows Beach
Soft sand facing Discovery Island and Mount Baker, a promenade for strolling and paddleboards for falling off together.
Willows Beach, Oak Bay
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Soft sand facing Discovery Island and Mount Baker, a promenade for strolling and paddleboards for falling off together.
Willows Beach, Oak Bay
More infoWillows makes the case that Oak Bay enjoys a gentler climate than the rest of Greater Victoria: soft sand, a gentle shelf into (charitably) bracing water, and a view across to Discovery Island and Mount Baker. Rent a paddleboard and wobble out together, which doubles as a compatibility test, then walk the promenade arm in arm. Grab supplies in the village first and claim a driftwood log.
Grab supplies in Oak Bay Village, then lay a blanket on the soft sand facing Discovery Island and Mount Baker; budget a slow 90 minutes-plus. Feeling brave, rent a paddleboard and wobble around the bay for equal parts comedy and bonding, then claim a log when you've earned it. The whole stretch turns golden when the light goes low.
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