James Bay Travel Guide

Victoria

A wooden pier with a white tent labeled "Pirate Adventures" and a sailboat docked nearby.
A large, ornate building with a green dome and multiple flags.
Totem poles with intricate carvings and painted designs.
Totem poles and a building with indigenous artwork.
A ferry dock with a boat named "Whale Watching" and a "FERRY STOP" sign.

Stay near popular James Bay attractions

A ferry dock with a boat named "Whale Watching" and a "FERRY STOP" sign.

Fisherman's Wharf Marina

9.2/10 (6,682 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

฿665
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,199
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC

Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC

฿827
per adult
Traditional Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Victoria BC
Fish eating Orca whales at Sunset can be seen in addition to many other whale species

Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour

฿4,433
per adult
Victoria Semi Covered Sunset Whale-Watching Tour
Bastion Square

Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria

฿622
per adult
Iconic & Obscure Walking Tour in Victoria
Cultural & Historical Victoria Walking Tour

Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour

฿489
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Iconic & Obscure Victoria Walking Tour
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Top hotels in James Bay

Hotel Grand Pacific

Hotel Grand Pacific

4 out of 5
463 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is ฿8,554 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿8,554
฿10,022 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,876 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great facilities, awesome restaurant with outside seating with table fireplaces."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel Grand Pacific
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,099 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,099
฿6,043 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,434 reviews)
"Breakfast had limited options but taste really nice"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is ฿7,124 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿7,124
฿8,264 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,042 reviews)
"Room is clean, but a bit tight for the King room. Staff is excellent and breakfast selection is great. Parking is convenient."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Embassy Inn
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

4 out of 5
146 Kingston St Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,575 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿5,575
฿6,532 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,215 reviews)
"Very clean and well maintained"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
The Oswego Hotel

The Oswego Hotel

4 out of 5
500 Oswego Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿5,933 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,933
฿6,951 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,155 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly helpful no complaints always there to help and I didn't even need to drive my car cuz everything is in walking distance. It is quiet peaceful."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Oswego Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour

3 out of 5
427 Belleville St Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,167 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿6,167
฿7,226 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,605 reviews)
"The bar and restaurant properties were great! No ramp in the front was inexcusable a flight of stairs could be converted. Room was sparkling clean!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
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Where to stay in James Bay

Find the best James Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street lined with traditional buildings, red lanterns, and a sign for Cathay Living.

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.

A marina with boats, a waterfront promenade, and historic buildings.

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.

A historic building with a large dome and multiple towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a large tree.

Saanich East

If you're spending some time in Saanich East, Lochside Regional Trail and Cadboro Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A serene garden with a pond, a stone lantern, and a wooden bridge.

Esquimalt

Travellers come to Esquimalt for its colourful gardens, and you can see top attractions like CFB Esquimalt Naval and Military Museum and Fleming Beach while you're in town.

A pebbled beach with driftwood and a calm sea.
Photo by Gemma Goulder
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Fairfield

Unique features of Fairfield include the historical sites and seaside views. Make a stop by Cook Street Village or Abkhazi Garden while you're exploring the area.

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