 If splendid old Victorian houses interest you, James Bay is the neighbourhood to
explore. Just a five-minute walk south of downtown, its homes were built by
Victoria's founding families. Most have been lovingly preserved.
The magnificent Fairmont
Empress Hotel, the symbolic centre of Victoria, sits at
the edge of the Downtown Inner
Harbour.It's a local must-see, along with Beacon Hill
Park's inspiring gardens.
There are different ways to experience history in James Bay:
Emily Carr House and Helmcken House showcase the 19th-century home lives of two of the area's
most famous residents, while the Provincial Legislative Buildings and the Royal
British Columbia Museum provide broader historical perspectives. |
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