Victoria Neighbourhoods - James Bay

James Bay is the oldest residential neighbourhood on the west coast of Canada and the hub of Victoria’s tourist industry. The south end of the Inner Harbour, the Royal BC Museum, the Legislative Assembly and Emily Carr House all find their home here, and tourists arrive by the thousands in the summer months to enjoy them.

It is surrounded by water on three sides; the Victoria Harbour to the north and west, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the south. Just around the corner from Victoria’s Inner Harbour, west of the Inn at Laurel Point, you will find the delightful Fisherman’s Wharf; an active marina full of food kiosks, shops and eco-tour adventures scattered among fishing vessels, pleasure boats and float homes.
The outer harbour is ringed by a heliport, coast guard facilities and cruise ship terminal at Ogden Point.

To the east, the larger part of Beacon Hill Park falls within the neighbourhood; a serenely beautiful area full of water features and displays by master gardeners. The park’s sylvan diversity includes Garry Oak, Douglas Fir and Black Cottonwood trees. The park also contains the Beacon Hill Children’s farm full of peacocks, birds, goats and other animals your kids will love.
Other parks in James Bay include Holland Point Park along Dallas Road, waterfront parkland in the Laurel Point area, MacDonald Park, Fisherman’s Wharf Park, and more.

The heart of the neighbourhood is James Bay Village, filled with local shops and services and the James Bay Community Centre. The village is a hub for many community sporting events that use Dallas Road as a major portion of their routes.

Schools in the neighbourhood include South Park Elementary School and James Bay Elementary School.

James Bay is delightful to walk and bike along the waterfront. Or treat yourself! Take one of the horse-drawn carriages and see the neighbourhood in leisurely style.