James Bay Travel Guide
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
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Paddling Inner Harbour - Downtown Victoria BC
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in James Bay
Hotel Grand Pacific
Very clean room with a view of the inner harbour. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
A nice, clean place; unfortunately not very soundproof. We could hear every person walking down the hallway, opening/shutting doors, walking around the floor above us, and construction outside. The front desk did provide earplugs upon request. The breakfast buffet was good!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
The power outage affected our stay so we would have used more of the facilities.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff, fantastic location, clean room!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Spent 2 nights there, Very clean, good restaurant, free parking, Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Embassy Inn
Clean lovely room and just what I asked for! Excellent staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 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 Harbour or Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal while you're exploring the area.
Songhees
When in Songhees, you can plan a visit to Victoria Harbour and Bastion Square, 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.
