James Bay — a great place to call home
James Bay is a neighbourhood in Victoria, British Columbia. It is the oldest neighbourhood on the west coast. It is bordered on 3 sides by the water of Maro strait. it is bordered on the east side by the Beaconhill Park. It is named after the shallow inlet of James Bay.
There are 6 parks found in the James Bay neighbourhood; Beacon Hill, Holland, Irving, Laurel Point, Macdonald and South Parks. James Bay was part of the Ogden's field farm and Fort Victoria. In 1859 it was home to the Parlament of BC. South Park elementary.
The major commercial areas are Menzies and Simcoe street. The fisherman's wharf which is still an active marina. It is the Hub to the tourist industry of Victoria. There are several buildings of significance; Emily Carr house, Orchard House as well as two Ogden point cruise ship terminal and US/Canada Ferries.
The population of james Bay is 10760, which is 14% of the population of Victoria with the average income of 53'000, 80% of the population lives in apartment buildings, 10.5 % is town houses.
Here are some Nursing Homes, Retirement Homes and Assisted Living residences found in and around James Bay:
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James Bay Lodge
Assisted Living - Public, Residential Care & Hospices - Public Enhanced Listing
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Amica at Somerset House
independent living Enhanced Listing
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Parry Place
Assisted Living - Public -
Beckley Farm Lodge
Assisted Living - Public, Residential Care & Hospices - Public -
Abbeyfield Heritage House
Independent living residence
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Beacon Hill Villa
Assisted Living - Public, Residential Care & Hospices - Public -
Douglas Care Community
Residential Care & Hospices - Private -
Amica at Douglas House
Assisted Living-Private Enhanced Listing
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Mount St. Mary Hospital
Assisted Living - Public, Residential Care & Hospices - Public -
Sunrise Senior Living (Victoria)
Residential Care & Hospices - Private