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.
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.
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.
Activities
Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Our pick of the best James Bay Hotel Deals
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
The hotel was in a great location and within walking distance to everything. The rooms were clean, the beds comfy, the staff very friendly and the breakfast every morning was great.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Pacific
The location of this hotel is excellent, across the street from the ferry stop. And it is very close to the nearby tourist spots such as Parliament building and the Fisherman’s Wharf. The hotel is a little bit old, but with relatively good maintenance. The staff was very nice and it was very convenient ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Inn at Laurel Point
Lovely quiet room with a great view of the harbour
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
The room had two double beds crammed into it. Very creaky beds. The bathroom was tiny and awkward. Our room was above their pub with music that played outside on their closed patio, with the sound coming into our room. The parking lot is for tiny cars only and there aren't enough spaces.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Embassy Inn
Found a few long hairs in the bathroom but other than that it was a nice stay. Delicious breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
James Bay Inn Hotel & Suites
I will go back next time.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 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.
