What's James Bay Like?

Visitors really like James Bay, especially its museums, waterfront, and shops. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great restaurants. Plan a fun excursion to Victoria Harbour and Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal. Victoria Fisherman's Wharf and Royal BC Museum are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in James Bay?

We have 94 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite places to stay in James Bay:

The Oswego Hotel

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • Garden • Walkable location

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

Waterfront hotel with outdoor pool, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Bar • Walkable location

Hotel Grand Pacific

Waterfront hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Health club • Bar • Central location

Marketa's Bed & Breakfast

City-center B&B

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Central location

How to Get to James Bay

James Bay is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Victoria.

Flying to:

• • Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ), 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from James Bay
• • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base), 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from James Bay
• • Roche Harbor, WA (RCE), 17.1 mi (27.5 km) from James Bay

Things to See and Do in and around James Bay

What to See in James Bay

• • Victoria Harbour
• • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal
• • Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
• • Fisherman's Wharf Park
• • British Columbia Parliament Building

Things to Do in James Bay

• • Royal BC Museum
• • Government Street
• • Emily Carr House
• • The Robert Bateman Centre

Other Popular James Bay Attractions

• • Victoria Cruise Ship Terminal
• • Thunderbird Park - Royal BC Museum
• • Holland Point Park
• • Helmcken House

When Is the Best Time to Visit Victoria?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 59°F)
• • Coldest months: December, January, February, March (average 41°F)
• • Rainiest months: November, December, January, February (average 5 inches of rainfall)