James Bay
Victoria
Popular places to visit
Fisherman's Wharf Marina
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.
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.
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.
Thunderbird Park
See totem poles and an authentic First Nations house standing alongside heritage buildings in this park where history meets culture.
Things to do
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Victoria to Vancouver Ferry with Bus Transfer
Top hotels in James Bay
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
"Great spot for our girls weekend! Walkable to most things and the hotel was clean and offered some nice perks like juice/water station with snacks. The breakfast was a good variety and changed up the days we were there."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
"Location was perfect"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
"Very nice location."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Embassy Inn
"Clean and recently renovated,great hot breakfast staff was very helpful. Close to a lot of downtown sites. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
"We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, the room was clean and comfortable. The view of the marina from our balcony was appreciated. Parking structure opposite the hotel is gated and secure, but we found out there is an additional parking fee charged to the guests for using it. There were no water bottles ..."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
The Oswego Hotel
"Honestly I wish I could rate it higher but a couple things were a little disappointing. First they were having issues with the elevators which I understand probably was just bad luck, that being said it was frustrating waiting up to 10 minutes each way to get outside unfortunately we were on the ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 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.
Harris Green
While visiting Harris Green, you might make a stop by sights like Lower Johnson Street and Antique Row.
North Park
While visiting North Park, you might make a stop by sights like Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre and Royal Athletic Park.
