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 museum exhibit with a large, patterned textile on display, surrounded by informational panels and exhibits.

Royal BC Museum

9.0/10 (4,463 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket

฿707
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Royal BC Museum Admission Ticket
SpringTide Zodiac

Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac

฿4,465
per adult
Victoria Whale Watching Tour by Zodiac
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC

฿354
per adult
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Victoria BC
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

฿423
per adult
Downtown Victoria’s Historical Heart: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Chinatown Walking Tour

Historical Chinatown Walking Tour

฿567
per adult
Historical Chinatown Walking Tour
Axe Throwing in Victoria

Axe Throwing in Victoria

฿755
per adult
Axe Throwing in Victoria
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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 ฿8,752 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,752
฿10,254 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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. ...
Hotel Grand Pacific
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA

4 out of 5
146 Kingston St Victoria BC
The price is ฿7,967 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿7,967
฿9,334 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 ...
Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA
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 ฿6,362 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,362
฿7,454 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria On The Harbour
Embassy Inn

Embassy Inn

3 out of 5
520 Menzies St Victoria BC
The price is ฿8,044 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,044
฿9,331 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,954 reviews)
"It was so clean and perfect location. Complementary breakfast was also pretty good. I would love to visit again!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Embassy Inn
Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
330 Quebec Street Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,991 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,991
฿8,191 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (3,319 reviews)
"Awesome location in the inner harbor. parked the car there for two days and walked to everything. great breakfast."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
425 Quebec St Victoria BC
The price is ฿6,660 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿6,660
฿7,726 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,755 reviews)
"Pool table and rec room super cool"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2026

Royal Scot Hotel & Suites, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
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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 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 Sooke Salmon Charters and CFB Esquimalt Naval and Militiary Museum while you're in town.

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

Fairfield

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

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