Accommodation in James Bay
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"This hotel is pricey buy beautiful. Very very clean and great decor. So close to the Harbour and festivities. Also walking distance to restaurants and parliament buildings (at night they are lit up and so beautiful) and the horse and carriage ride is A very nice historic thing to do..go for th..."
H, Sep 2016, CA
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"We had a night stay and wanted a water view and could not have asked for better. The staff right from walking in were friendly, helpful and went over and above for you. The room was spectacular with a very comfy bed. The hot tub and pool, fabulous! You can sit and get warm in the hot tub, then ju..."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, CA
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"We stayed in a waterfront studio suite on the 4th floor. The room was well appointed, very comfortable and the view was to die for, magnificent sunset.... take your camera. "
K, Aug 2016, US
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"We were very surprised to be in a suite instead of a single room . What a treAt . Also the shuttle service was great too . "
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
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"Enjoyed our stay in Victoria. Loved being able to walk out of the hotel and be 5 minutes away from the bay. The location is absolutely perfect. The hotel staff all were friendly and helpful. "
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
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"We loved the Oswego Hotel - it is a great place to spend a few days as the fully fitted kitchen is a bonus when on holiday. The suite was beautifully furnished and very comfortable and the staff were helpful and welcoming"
A Traveller, Sep 2016, AU
81 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"We loved the location; close to a bank, book shop with pastries and cookies, grocery store and set within a beautiful residential area with lovely homes which was perfect for walks."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
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"Hotel staff was very nice, breakfast line was slow, but was accommodating. Breakfast itself was very good. Nice underground parking."
A, Sep 2016, US
52 people looked at this hotel in the last hour
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"They upgraded our room to a lovely suite at no extra cost. The breakfast was included and amazing."
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
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"The room was dusty when we entered it, staff was excellent"
A Traveller, Sep 2016, US
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Landmarks
- Butchart Gardens
- University of Victoria
- Victoria Bug Zoo
- Government Street
- Royal Jubilee Hospital
- British Columbia Parliament Building
- Royal BC Museum
- Royal Athletic Park
- Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club
- Cordova Bay Golf Course
- Bear Mountain Golf Club
- Abkhazi Garden
- Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
- Victoria Fisherman's Wharf
- Langford Lanes
- MayFair Shopping Centre
- Esquimalt Lagoon Migratory Bird Sanctuary
- Camosun College - Interurban Campus
- Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
- Royal Roads University
Where to stay in James Bay
Hotels in James Bay
There is a variety of hotels in James Bay, mostly located in the north and northwest areas of the neighborhood. Although mostly covering the mid segment of the market, there is a good selection of luxury hotels in James Bay, including the elegant Hotel Grand Pacific, with two restaurants, indoor swimming pool, spa, and gym. Right beside the harbor, the spacious rooms and the professional staff will help make your trip special. Meanwhile, the 4-star Oswego Hotel has a beautiful, modern décor, as well as excellent facilities, including a full service spa, all in a quiet but central area.
Things to see in James Bay
This very central neighborhood of Victoria offers a staggering number of things for visitors to see. First, head to Fisherman’s Wharf where you can see floating homes, and grab some fresh seafood or tasty ice creams. After that, get a feel for the neighborhood by taking a tour in a horse-drawn carriage. It may not be the quickest way round town, but it’s definitely the most stylish. Next, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings are a sight to behold in James Bay. These impressive buildings in this historic neighborhood are just across the road from the Royal British Columbia Museum, where natural and human history exhibitions combine to create a fascinating day out. Straddling the border between James Bay and the adjacent Fairfield neighborhood, Beacon Hill Park is a good spot for a peaceful stroll and a picnic during a rest between seeing the sights.
Good for all types of travelers
With such a variety of things to see and do in James Bay, the neighborhood is a great place to visit for everyone. Offering cultural activities in the museums, artwork at the home of Canadian artist Emily Carr, and sporting activities and whale watching in the harbor, James Bay really does have a little something for everybody to enjoy, whether you’re traveling alone, or with friends, family, or your partner. Travel in James Bay is easily accessible with or without your own vehicle, and discount hotels are available.
How to get to James Bay
Visitors can travel to Victoria International Airport from across Canada and various cities in the United States. Layovers in Toronto and other North American cities are available for visitors from further afield. Travelers can take buses from the airport to James Bay: take service 83 or 88 to the McTavish Interchange, then change to service 72 to James Bay. Various taxi companies also operate services between the airport and the neighborhood. Travel in James Bay itself is simple: the area is compact and easily walked while public buses are available for longer distances.
