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

£153
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

£15
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Victoria: 3-Hour Whale Watching Tour
Covered Vessel with orcas

Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel

£91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Summer Victoria Whale Watching Tour on a Covered Vessel
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour

£34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

£12
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
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Top hotels in James Bay

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £125 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£125
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (3,463 reviews)
"This hotel was surprisingly nice in a great location. Let me explain, this is not a new hotel, but it is very well maintained and we were very comfortable here. We rented a car for the duration of our stay, but if you don't have a car, you can easily walk to almost any location near the harbor in ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is £188 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£188
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 £143 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£143
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,068 reviews)
"The hotel had plenty of parking. Rooms were spacious, clean and had lots of light. A new a/c was very quiet and efficient We liked the great breakfast and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Embassy Inn
The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Oswego Street Victoria BC
The price is £148 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£148
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,173 reviews)
"We love staying here. Never disappoints."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Oswego Hotel
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 £142 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£142
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,773 reviews)
"Rooms and furniture old and outdated. No a/c No wifi signal in our room, we had to go to lobby to get good wifi reception"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

4 out of 5
146 Kingston St Victoria BC
The price is £142 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£142
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
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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 park sign with 'BEACON HILL PARK' written on it, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
Photo by Melissa Jayne
Open Photo by Melissa Jayne

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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