The original inhabitants of James Bay were the Swenghwung people who were part of the Lekwungen people of the Coast Salish and whose descendants today are known as the Songhees First Nation. Even after the aboriginal inhabitants allegedly sold the land to the Hudson's Bay Company, remains of fortifications at Holland Point and of burial grounds at Laurel Point remained. The neighbourhood takes its name from the shallow inlet James Bay that forms part of Victoria's Inner Harbour, named for James Douglas. Settled early after the establishment of Fort Victoria in 1843, much of the present day neighbourhood was originally part of Ogden's Fields Farms.
With a vast history and one of Victoria's oldest neighbourhoods James Bay is highly sought after as the properties range from historic remodelled character homes with some of the most famous being around the parliament and Emily Carr house, to high rise condo and apartment buildings bordering Beacon Hill Park.
Homes in this area have been reaching record sales and with limited availablity in this neighbourhood the opportunities may be limited however for buyers and sellers alike this is prime Victoria real estate and can be purchased for high return rental properties as well as a way of life unlike most.
Several heritage homes have been converted into strata titled condo's and are a popular alternative to new construction buildings in the area.
Looking for more information on these areas and the diverse properties either commercial or residential give me a call today or search out new listings in this area below.
This beautiful Victorian Character Home is located in one of Victoria's most sought after streets & neighbourhoods. Welcome Home to 41 Oswego in lovely James Bay. 1/2bloc...
Courtesy of Newport Realty Ltd.
Prime Location! This fantastic west coast townhome is in the heart of Fairfield-steps to Cook Street Village, Beacon Hill Park & the Dallas Road Waterfront. A perfectly l...
Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate
Looking for a stylish starter home in Downtown Victoria or a reliable investment property, don't miss out this one. Located on the 8th floor, 10 ft ceilings, gleaming har...
Courtesy of Team 3000 Realty Ltd
Welcome to the Jukebox, a nine storey steel and concrete building, elegantly finished with striking design features. This bright South-Facing one bedroom has high ceiling...
Courtesy of Newport Realty Ltd.
867 Humboldt is a fully upgraded 6-unit multi-family property with a mix of bachelor and 1 bed suites in the Fairfield neighborhood of Victoria. The property has been met...
Courtesy of Newport Realty Ltd.
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