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James Bay

By the Breakwater Next to Fairfield & Downtown

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Get to know the historic neighbourhood of James Bay, nestled next to the Parliament buildings and walking distance to downtown. A great example of a neighbourhood in Victoria that has room to grow.

Neighbourhood Resources

Local Area & Neighbourhood Plans

Neighbourhood Association

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Since 2011, 30 new townhomes were built in James Bay

Number of New Dwellings by Category Between 2011-2016

701 Apartments

From 900–1,600 sqft

30 Townhomes

1,200-2,000 sqft

23 Suites

Less than 900 sqft

47% of the properties in James Bay are zoned for single-family homes. This is the lowest rate in the city. (Lots of multi-unit residential)

Population

Census data between 2011 and 2016 demonstrates that James Bay's population growth is below the City of Victoria average

+26%

Senior residents

+2%

Children under 15

-3%

Families with kids

Density

James Bay is a good example of densification

120 persons per hectare

James Bay

78 persons per hectare

Victoria

120 persons per hectare

North American Major City Average

4.9 meters

Average Available Street Parking in James Bay

7.7 meters

Average Available Street Parking in Victoria

Greenspace

James Bay's greenspace is double that of the City of Victoria

62m² per capita

James Bay

31m² per capita

Victoria Average

Housing Costs

$1,017,859

Average house sale value 2017–2018

$530,229

Average condo sale value 2017–2018

$1,088

Average cost of rent 2016

68% Renters

James Bay

49% Renters

Victoria