Announcing Jane’s Walk James Bay 2026
Jane’s Walk James Bay Festival Returns May 1–3, 2026, with 12 free guided walking tours, family friendly events, contests & more… Join the James Bay community for the second annual Jane’s Walk in James Bay, a weekend of exploration, connection, and discovery. This free, citizen-led family friendly event invites everyone in the spirit of Jane […]
JBNA’S ABCD Workshop Series
ABCD: BUILDING JAMES BAY’S STRENGTHS A FREE 3-Part Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshop Series for James Bay Residents WHY ATTEND? James Bay is full of strengths. Neighbours who care, local knowledge, welcoming spaces, and people with all kinds of skills and ideas that make this community special. This series is about recognizing those […]
James Bay Resilience Hub: March 11th Workshop
The James Bay Resilience Hub is bringing neighbours together to build a stronger, more connected community. Put on by Doug Clarke (City of Victoria), the final workshop in the three-part series focuses on looking ahead and planning for what James Bay needs next. What to Expect Workshop #3, Highlight Anticipated Needs, will explore emerging challenges and […]
An Analysis of the 2026 Cruise Season
The analysis below is based on the GVHA schedule as of 25th January 2026. The first cruise ship is scheduled to arrive on 10th April. × Summary 331 ships and 970,000 passengers are scheduled for 2026 (p1) Mostly late departures (p5) with 71% departing after 11pm and 66% at midnight (p7). 85% depart after 10pm. […]
Emergency Management & Climate Resilient Workshop
OCP and James Bay: JB OCP Survey, Letter to Council & JBNA Presentation at OCP Public Hearing
Click on each of the following to view the contents: JBNA OCP survey questions Raw survey results Our President’s slideshow summary of results Our President’s letter to Mayor and Council, and Our President’s speech at the OCP hearing
Nighttime construction at the Heliport
The JBNA received this notice from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. This will affect residents near Camel Point (Helijet). If you have concerns, please email the GVHA at the address below: “On September 8, a contractor, working on behalf of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), will commence work on a shoreline stabilization project near […]
The JBNA wants to hear your thoughts on the OCP!
The JBNA wants your feedback about the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the OCP public hearing on September 11th. This is your last chance to tell Council what you think about how James Bay and the City at large will be developed in future. Deadline to complete the survey is September 5th. We intend to […]
Sat Aug 16th – James Bay Road Closures
JBNA have been provided with the following information: “Notice of Road Closures – Saturday, Aug. 16 The 14th annual Tour de Victoria will bring full road closures to parts of James Bay and the Victoria waterfront (Crescent Rd, Hollywood Cres, Dallas Rd, Erie St, St Lawrence, Kingston, Montreal, Quebec, Pendray, Belleville) between 10:20 AM – […]
OCP Information Session
The City has updated the OCP page, and there’s now an online OCP information session scheduled for August 20. Registration is required. From the City of Victoria: “The online information session is your opportunity to learn more about the proposed Official Community Plan update public hearing, the proposed OCP and bylaw updates and ask your […]