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 […]
JBNA Beach Clean
Join the JBNA to help keep our beautiful shoreline, beaches, and connected green spaces clean, vibrant, and cared for at our summer beach cleans! There are two days to join in: Sunday, July 20th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We’ve got you covered – […]
Save the Sequoia
For those interested, The Community Trees Matter Network is holding a rally to increase public pressure on city council to reconsider removing the giant sequoia (as well as other trees) from Centennial Square. Consider joining the rally on Thursday, June 12th at noon to make your voices heard.