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
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Victoria to Vancouver - Coach Bus Transfer
Our pick of the best James Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Pacific
Lovely hotel on the inner harbor with excellent amenities, modern rooms and beautiful views.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites
Rooms were clean and with many amenities but are quite dated. Was unpleasantly surprised that I had to pay for parking at the hotel, $23.10 a day! That was a first for me. Good location within walking distance of many of the sites in Victoria.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
The Oswego Hotel
Everything was excellent. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Good value. Full breakfast provided in the morning greatly appreciated. Hotel clean and great location. When we discovered that our bed was going to be too hard for us to sleep on, housekeeping came quickly with a fluffy mattress topper and remade our bed. Excellent customer service. Room that we ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Embassy Inn
The whole stay was wonderful. The room the breakfast and the staff were all great.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
Beautiful property and the staff were beyond lovely!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 Bastion Square and Chinatown, 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.
James Bay Travel Guide
- Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Holland Point Park
- Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
- Butchart Gardens
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Beacon Hill Park
- Victoria Butterfly Gardens
