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
Pickle Pub Crawl in Victoria's Inner Harbour
Roundtrip/Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria BC on the Victoria Clipper
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Heritage Horse-Drawn Carriage Experience in Victoria
Our pick of the best James Bay Hotel Deals
Hotel Grand Pacific
Great service and hotel. Loved it. Will come back several times a year.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Embassy Inn
I enjoy staying at this hotel, right beside the parliament building and a very walkable neighborhood, the inner harbour a minutes walk. The free breakfast is another reason I stay, the chef has been here for 13 years and takes pride in what he serves. Hot Food line up varies slightly each day but ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
The breakfast was amazing.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Inn at Laurel Point
A fantastic hotel. Great location. Outstanding dining options. Great team. However we did not receive a free breakfast. We were not granted a late checkout. Also the parking of our vehicle was an issue.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Oswego Hotel
Rooms were very clean. Staff were very polite, friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Everything was perfect. All good.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 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 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 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.
