James Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
After visiting Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Victoria. Wander the waterfront and picturesque gardens in the area.
Activities
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Victoria Bites and Sights Walking + Ferry (winter Sat, Sun)
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Our pick of the best James Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Pacific
Great room, great view. Enjoyed our stay very much. Staff super helpful and kind too.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
the staff was nice and the suite was very good for the price. Location was good
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
Great people,great hotel BUT...the coffee machine was a Nespresso and the bane of our existence while we were there. You end up making coffee every two minutes as it only gives a small cup, room service barely leaves enough pods (4 pods is about 1 real cup of coffee) and.. it's not that good. If ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
The staff was absolutely wonderful and accommodating! The location is prime. so close to great landmarks like the legislature, Government street and many others. Very walkable, and convenient for day and night activities. The room was spacey, and very well equipped (Room with kitchen). The hallways ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Embassy Inn
clean , good staff. near many attractions , within walking distance.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Oswego Hotel
Beautiful hotel, it was a great stay!
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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 Chinatown and Victoria Fisherman's Wharf, 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.
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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