James Bay
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
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane flight with Bus and Ferry Return
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Top hotels in James Bay
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
We had a great time staying with family. The location is fabulous. It’s an old building so it’s not quite as sound proofed as we were expecting, but the charm of the hotel and the very friendly and helpful staff made up for that.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
Easy check in. Very welcoming staff and wonderful happy hour specials daily. The room was quiet and very comfortable. I loved this stay.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
only partial sea view was provided at the end and needa top up to pay for a panaronama sea view..
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Embassy Inn
Very good
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
We always try to book in to the James Bay Inn when we visit Victoria. The building is quaint and well-maintained, prices are reasonable, and the staff are excellent. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
I was planning to stay for over a week for work but upon checking in I was informed that the only elevator was broken (my room was on the 4th floor) and the pool was closed for maintenance for the week. I specifically booked the hotel as it had a kitchenette and the pictures showed a stove with oven ...
Reviewed on 16 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 Clipper Ferry Terminal and Victoria Harbour, 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.
