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 large building with a red banner advertising the Royal BC Museum and IMAX Theatre.

Royal BC Museum

9.0/10 (4,463 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Rp379.984
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

Rp2.730.940
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Victoria Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper

From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC

Rp3.341.099
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Seattle: Day Trip by High Speed Ferry to Victoria, BC
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver Small Group

Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

Rp3.317.092
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Rp1.585.911
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

Rp405.613
per adult
Axe Throwing in Victoria
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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 Rp2.815.708 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.815.708
Rp3.298.883 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,917 reviews)
"Good vibe."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is Rp2.211.355 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.211.355
Rp2.627.263 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is Rp2.669.949 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.669.949
Rp3.097.141 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,088 reviews)
"All great"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Embassy Inn
The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Oswego Street Victoria BC
The price is Rp2.878.280 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp2.878.280
Rp3.372.194 total
20 Oct - 21 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! (2,202 reviews)
"Great suites!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

The Oswego Hotel
Inn at Laurel Point

Inn at Laurel Point

4 out of 5
680 Montreal St Victoria BC
The price is Rp2.739.065 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.739.065
Rp3.209.089 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Inn at Laurel Point
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 Rp2.024.144 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.024.144
Rp2.348.057 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (2,759 reviews)
"Great location to explore downtown Victoria. Walkable and safe."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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Where to stay in James Bay

Find the best James Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.

James Bay Travel Guide