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 ferry dock with a boat named "Whale Watching" and a "FERRY STOP" sign.

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

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

£16
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

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

£175
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£90
per adult
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

£38
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

£13
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

£17
per adult
Axe Throwing 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 £222 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£222
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Hotel Grand Pacific
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is £222 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£222
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Embassy Inn
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £219 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
£219
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (3,300 reviews)
"Room was clean, good amenities, and the breakfast was really good"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

4 out of 5
146 Kingston St Victoria BC
The price is £185 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£185
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,123 reviews)
"I would have liked water in the cooler/fridge stocked even if I had to pay for it. The room was clean and modern, cleaning service was prompt and excellent. The shuttle service was not running for a couple of the days we visited-too bad. The harbour view was nice but only partial in the room we stayed ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

3 out of 5
427 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £157 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£157
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,570 reviews)
"Great location, helpful staff, good value."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
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 £193 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£193
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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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 Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.

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 Militiary Museum and Sooke Salmon Charters while you're in town.

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, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
Open Photo by Gemma Goulder

Fairfield

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

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