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

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
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
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

£14
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
NEW Victoria 45 minute Harbour Boat Tour with Tour Guide

NEW Victoria Harbour 45 minute Boat Tour with Tour Guide

£20
per adult
NEW Victoria Harbour 45 minute Boat Tour with Tour Guide
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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 £230 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£230
13 Oct - 14 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
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is £138 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£138
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! (3,426 reviews)
"Overall clean and decent facility; however you can tell it’s a bit dated and the amenities were limited; we ran out of toilet paper and body wash after one person showered. Breakfast was a nice surprise with the variety and the taste!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 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 £177 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£177
13 Oct - 14 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
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is £185 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£185
12 Oct - 13 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! (2,033 reviews)
"Excellent stay at Embassy Inn Victoria! The location is perfect, the breakfast was delicious, and the staff were exceptionally cordial and helpful. Everything about my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. Overall, everything about my stay exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Embassy ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Embassy Inn
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 £167 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£167
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (2,758 reviews)
"The next hotel was all about flashy gimmicks that were either not practical or just annoying, whereas the Royal Scot was comfortable and practical. I would recommend it to anyone."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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 £222 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£222
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,599 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel staff. Great location."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Inn at Laurel Point
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Where to stay in James Bay

Find the best James Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay 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 Fleming Beach while you're in town.

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 Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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