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Royal Oak

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Royal Oak

Royal Oak is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Rural Saanich, 27km from San Juan Islands.

Royal Oak is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 8,855, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Royal Oak sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Royal Oak to your route.

About Royal Oak

Rithet's Bog is a restored lowland peat bog located in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. The bog and its surroundings are protected as Rithet's Bog Conservation Area, a municipal park which covers an area of approximately 38 hectares (94 acres). The land was donated to the District of Saanich by the Guinness family

Read more in 1994. While the landscape was significantly altered for agricultural use beginning in the late 1800s, extensive restoration efforts have helped the bog ecosystems return.

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Where is Royal Oak located?

Royal Oak is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.4833 latitude, -123.3833 longitude.

What is the population of Royal Oak?

Royal Oak has a population of approximately 8,855 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
8,855
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.4833, -123.3833

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Royal Oak

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Hurricane Ridge Viewpoint

A mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Royal Oak

  • 58 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
  • 68 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Royal Oak.

Carey

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 18,405

Saanich Core

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 5,470

Rural Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 5,025

Tillicum

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 10,080

Cordova Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 8,100

Burnside-Gorge

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 6,875

Hillside-Quadra

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 7,860

Gordon Head

🇨🇦 Canada

5 km awayPop. 21,270

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