Top Things to do in James Bay
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in James Bay, Vancouver Island
Victoria is a thriving city of heritage architecture and time-honored traditions like afternoon tea. With the ocean at its doorstep and wilderness in its backyard, it’s also a perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts. You can find everything from a world-class science and natural history museum to a blooming public park where peacocks roam freely, plus a range of unique shops, cafes and restaurants. And more cycling routes than any other Canadian city, providing a great way to explore the scenery.
Restaurants in Victoria
1. Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
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4.5 based on 3,095 reviews
Welcome to the Parliament Buildings. Home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, visitors are welcome for free guided tours year-round. Please note, the buildings are currently closed to the public due to the ongoing health crisis.
Reviewed By l0lee123 - Vancouver, Canada
Adrienne was a wonderful tour guide on our free one-hour tour. We went during the COVID-19 pandemic so the tour only covered the outside of the building. We were also lucky in that only the two of us signed up for that time so we basically had a private tour! Adrienne was bubbly, knowledgeable - and really loves the history of not just the Legislative Building, but also other areas of Victoria too. Her passion and enthusiasm rubs off and she's a wonderful storyteller. Highly recommend this free tour of the Legislative Building - it'll add some interesting facts, stories, and context to your visit.
2. Fisherman's Wharf
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4.5 based on 4,256 reviews
Just around the corner from Victoria's Inner Harbour, Fisherman's Wharf is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. This unique marine destination offers food kiosks, unique shops and eco-tour adventures in the heart of the working harbour. Wander down the docks with your lunch, buy seafood fresh off the boat, see moored pleasure vessels and float homes, and watch as fishing vessels unload their wares.
Reviewed By lc_cool_j - Monroe, United States
Take a water Taxi from in front of the Fairmont for quick trip to the Wharf for lunch, lots of fun! Places to eat and drink and even buy seafood right off the boat! Fun Fun place.
3. Beacon Hill Children's Farm
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By N9617KVtaylorm
Such a cute spot. Friendly staff and adorable animals. The goats are a great attraction and would recommend watching the goat stampede !
4. David Foster Harbour Pathway
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By MeeganD
Great walk along the water from black ball terminal area to almost the Fisherman's Wharf....an easy stroll with benches along the way to relax even for the elderly and plenty to look at...and at the World mark there is a water taxi if you want to zip back to the Empress
5. Emily Carr Statue
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
6. Carr House
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4.0 based on 168 reviews
Under new management! A new era and a new approach. This family home and garden of internationally renowned painter and writer Emily Carr is both a National and Provincial Historic Site. During the summer season, until September, it is open for tours by booking on the events page at www.carrhouse.ca. During the rest of the year Carr house is the site of workshops and programming for the community in themes that celebrate Emily Carr's life; art and environmentalism, feminism, positive relations with Indigenous communities, mentorship of emerging artists and writers. Heritage preservation and gardening workshops are also offered. Offerings are listed at https://carrhouse.ca/events Carr House stands on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen speaking Peoples.
7. Mile Zero
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4.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By N_C1425 - London, Canada
A small commemorative monument marking the long journey across the nation. Also starting point of the Terry Fox Run.
8. Confederation Fountain
9. Fisherman's Wharf Park
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4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By juliaelizabethblog - Oslo, Norway
With fishing vessels, pleasure vessels, float homes, and a commercial plaza, the wharf is a popular marine destination for residents and visitors alike. My brother and I took a particular interest in the float home village, debating whether or not we would want to live in a floating residence that belongs to such a heavily trafficked tourist attraction. Our conclusion? It's worth a visit, but living there permanently wouldn't be for us.
