There are a lot of great restaurants around Oaklyn. If you can't start your day without caffeine fear not, your nearby choices include Tim Hortons. Groceries can be found at St Germain Bakery which is a 9-minute walk and you'll find Oakridge Physiotherapy Centre only an 8 minute walk as well. If you're in the mood for some entertainment, Norman Rothstein Theatre is not far away from Oaklyn. For nearby green space, Montgomery Park and Tisdall Park could be good to get out of your home and catch some fresh air or to take your dog for a walk.

For those residents of Oaklyn without a car, you can get around quite easily. The closest transit stop is a Bus Stop (Southbound Oak St @ W 49 Ave) and is only steps away connecting you to Vancouver's public transit service. It also has route Downtown/oak nearby.