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CA55908

Victoria, Canada

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2025


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Victoria BC near the Harbor and Beacon Hill Park

Classic updated 1908 home, upper suite updated to today's standards, 2 beds, one bath, in suite laundry, private outside deck, fully furnished and equipped including bar-b-que, streaming and satellite TV, wi-fi and internet. On local bike route, 3 blocks to all historical downtown Victoria has to offer. Fully fenced private yard with off street parking.

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 0 Children
  • 0 Exchanges made

Occupation

Our Home

  • House Type: Flat
  • Environment: In the city
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Sleeping Capacity: 2

In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Not allowed

Exchange Types

  • Hospitality wanted
  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange
  • Hospitality offered
  • Youth / Teen exchange

Our Destination Wish List

  • Boston, MA, USA
  • Palm Springs, CA, USA
  • Phoenix, AZ, USA
  • France
  • Norway
  • Maui, HI, USA
  • Ireland

Spoken Languages

  • English

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: YYJ - 20 klm

James Bay, Victoria BC – Neighborhood Description

James Bay is one of Victoria’s most historic and picturesque neighborhoods, nestled between the Inner Harbour and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. As the oldest residential district on the West Coast north of San Francisco, it combines rich heritage with coastal charm, offering a unique blend of past and present.

Just steps from downtown Victoria, James Bay boasts an unbeatable walkability score. Residents enjoy easy access to the iconic Parliament Buildings, the Royal BC Museum, and the beautiful Beacon Hill Park—an expansive green space perfect for walking, picnicking, or enjoying the famous peacocks. The waterfront pathways along Dallas Road provide breathtaking ocean views, especially at sunset, and are popular with walkers, joggers, and cyclists.

The neighborhood features a diverse mix of real estate, including charming heritage homes, mid-century low-rise apartments, and newer luxury condominiums—many with views of the Olympic Mountains across the water. The community is vibrant and eclectic, with a mix of retirees, professionals, and artists, all drawn by the area’s unique character and coastal lifestyle.

Local amenities include the James Bay Village, a quaint commercial hub with cafes, a grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, and local eateries. Public transit is easily accessible, and the area has excellent bike infrastructure. Despite being close to the heart of the city, James Bay maintains a calm, community-oriented atmosphere with a slower pace of life.

Whether you're drawn to its historic architecture, seaside scenery, or proximity to downtown, James Bay offers one of the most desirable and livable urban settings in Victoria.

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Lifestyle

Active Real Estate Consultant, wife is retired. Nonsmokers, no pets, physically active, hiking, golf, able to travel anytime of the year, prefer longer stays of 30 days but will consider minimum 14 days. We enjoy gardening, art galleries, good restaurants, museums, history, antiques, beaches and over all outdoor activities. Long time residents of the City of Victoria, our home is updated to the latest electrical, plumbing, earth quake proofing and is steps to all the hot tourists spots in Victoria on a private fully fenced lot surrounded by Laural and Cedar Hedges, off street parking on site.

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