James Bay Travel Guide
Victoria
Popular places to visit
Victoria Harbour
Old meets new as historic architecture, traditional fishing boats and contemporary performers crowd together at one of Victoria’s liveliest spots.
Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Victoria with a trip to Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
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.
Royal BC Museum
Learn about the region’s human and natural history, visit some of the oldest buildings in the province and see a special collection of totem poles.
British Columbia Parliament Building
Visit the legislative headquarters of British Columbia to admire neo-baroque architecture and murals depicting scenes from the province’s history.
Fisherman's Wharf Park
Take a walk around the delightful gardens of this charming park and then explore a vibrant waterfront area of colorful houseboats, cafés and restaurants.
Things to do
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Top hotels in James Bay
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Front desk staff and staff at dining are excellent. They were attentive to guest needs and assists guests with a smile. There was only 1 bad experience, i left a tip for room housekeeping I asked for fresh towels from an attendant and then saw a different attendant entered the room to clean. When ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Nice room, everything was excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
Lovely room and view of the active harbour which grows more stunning after dark. Treated warmly by staff from arrival to departure. Pet friendly with easy access to a walking path made for a very pleasant overnight visit for all.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Embassy Inn
Breakfast was great, staff very helpful. Some construction but that was no inconvenience. Great place, would stay again.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
Centrally located to the harbour and Sea walk and shopping on Government St. Helpful staff. Very clean. 5✨
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
I have stayed here a number of times over the years and I really like it. It's a good mid priced hotel with very accommodating staff, a nice atmosphere and a great location. This time there was a very unpleasant door in the hallway both days we were there. That took away from my overall review.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around James Bay
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.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Victoria West
Visitors to Victoria West enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Westside Village Shopping Centre is worth a stop.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
Burnside
Burnside is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Galloping Goose Trail and MayFair Shopping Centre while in the area.
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