James Bay, Greater Victoria
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James Bay is a high density neighbourhood of Victoria, BC. It is the oldest residential neighbourhood on the west coast of North America that is north of San Francisco. James Bay occupies the south side of the Inner Harbour close to downtown. Access to the neighbourhood is along Belleville Street, Government Street and Douglas Street.
[edit] Climate
Victoria has a temperate climate that is usually classified as Marine west coast(Cfb),[1] with mild, damp winters and relatively dry and mild summers. It is sometimes classified as a Mediterranean climate (Csb).[2]
The weather in the City of Victoria may vary greatly from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. For instance, James Bay, which is surrounded on three sides by the ocean, is typically 3 to 5 degrees (celsius) cooler in summer than downtown Victoria. In winter, James Bay is typically a few degrees warmer than other parts of Victoria. It therefore receives significantly less snow than other parts of Greater Victoria. Current weather temperatures are reported by the UVIC School-based weather station located at James Bay elementary school on Oswego Street.
[edit] Landmarks and Parkland
City Parks in the James Bay neighbourhood include:
- Beacon Hill
- MacDonald Park
- Fisherman's Wharf Park
- Laurel Point Park
- Holland Point Park
- The Emily Carr House
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