James Bay Travel Guide

Victoria

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.
A large, ornate building with a green dome and multiple flags.
Totem poles with intricate carvings and painted designs.
Totem poles and a building with indigenous artwork.
A ferry dock with a boat named "Whale Watching" and a "FERRY STOP" sign.

Stay near popular James Bay attractions

A waterfront with colorful buildings, a dock, and kayaks.

Fisherman's Wharf Marina

9.2/10 (6,682 reviews)
Come to this working harbor to see its colorful floating houses, go on a kayaking trip or a wildlife-spotting cruise and enjoy a meal of fresh seafood on the docks.
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Things to do

Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

£129
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl

Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl

£35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl: Victoria Harbour Ferry Pub Crawl
Picture 2 for Activity Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience

Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience

£39
per adult
Oak Bay: Full Moon Paddle Experience
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

£12
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
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Top hotels in James Bay

Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £132 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£132
per night
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,956 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice! Convenient location for taking the ferry. Was close to fun attractions and great restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £110 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£110
per night
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,546 reviews)
"We stayed here for 3 nites in mid-October. I picked it because it is easily walkable to the downtown area and many restaurants! Our room was on the 1st floor and was not very quiet in the am as the hallway intersects the entry to the morning breakfast area and it echoed down to our end room. But ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
425 Quebec St Victoria BC
The price is £86 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£86
per night
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,756 reviews)
"This hotel is excellent, the rooms are very clean and have all of the amenities you will need for a great stay. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. Great location and lots of parking. A well run property and we will stay there again on our next trip to Victoria."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Inn at Laurel Point

Inn at Laurel Point

4 out of 5
680 Montreal St Victoria BC
The price is £127 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£127
per night
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,646 reviews)
"Helpful staff and beautiful views. Convenient location and clean rooms!!!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Inn at Laurel Point
The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Oswego Street Victoria BC
The price is £154 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£154
per night
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,237 reviews)
"Super experience and the restaurant was excellent"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Oswego Hotel
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is £116 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£116
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,134 reviews)
"Excellent for a property without a bar or restaurant.Breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Embassy Inn
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Where to stay in James Bay

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A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

Downtown Victoria

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

Inner Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Inner Harbour. Make a stop by Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal or Victoria Harbour while you're exploring the area.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Cadboro Bay and Cedar Hill Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum and Gorge Vale Golf Course while you're in town.

A large, illuminated building with a prominent dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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