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Victoria · A CLOSER LOOK

JayBay
location & neighbourhood.

The daily stops. The local connections.
The details that help you choose a home.

By Team AroraLocation data supplied by Local Logic
Project imagery · Renderings are illustrative

01 / THE SETTING

JayBay location:
Victoria.

Located within the Greater Victoria metropolitan area, James Bay is a neighbourhood within Victoria, British Columbia.

515 Rithet St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E4, Canada. The address reference does not establish a final entrance or the location of an individual home.

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Location reference

Victoria

515 Rithet St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E4, Canada

Provider neighbourhood

James Bay

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A NEIGHBOURHOOD IN CONTEXT

Start with how
you spend your day.

James Bay has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. James Bay is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

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Getting around

James Bay will please property owners that use various modes of transportation. Most houses for sale in this area are located in areas that are very conducive to pedestrians; many daily needs can be met without a car, and there are also a fair number of businesses nearby. Active people will also value the very cycling-friendly character of James Bay. In particular, there are a fair number of bike lanes. James Bay is rather transit friendly as a consequence of about 30 nearby bus lines. Driving is also a reasonably good transportation option in James Bay because it is usually not too bothersome to park.

Everyday essentials

It is frequently practical for property owners in James Bay to purchase general and specialty groceries by walking. Furthermore, those who enjoy eating in restaurants or cafes will have a fair number of options in this area, for example on Government Street. It is also easy to access a selection of clothing stores on foot. With respect to education, it is a rather short walk to reach schools and daycares from any location in James Bay.

Local character

James Bay has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Although this neighbourhood is not known for its lively atmosphere, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its busier streets, and finding one of the about 20 nightlife venues is very easy since they are generally situated in very convenient locations. James Bay is very quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamour. It is very easy to reach public green spaces in the neighbourhood since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to check out.

Surrounding homes

In James Bay, about 45% of buildings are small apartment buildings, whereas the remainder are mainly large apartment buildings. This area is primarily composed of two bedroom and one bedroom homes. Renters occupy around two thirds of the dwellings in James Bay whereas the remainder are occupied by owners. This neighbourhood experienced its biggest building boom in the 1960s and 1970s, so most of the available homes are from this time period.

02 / LOCATION SCORES

JayBay
neighbourhood scores.

Explore how local access and character compare with your priorities. These Local Logic scores describe the recorded project location on a scale of 0 to 5.

Higher scores indicate stronger access or more of the named characteristic. A missing score is unavailable, rather than zero.

High schools

1.9/ 5

At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Victoria: 4.2 / 5

Elementary schools

4.2/ 5

At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

Victoria: 4.5 / 5

Public transit

2.9/ 5

Transit is available for most trips

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Groceries

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.9 / 5

Wellness

3.4/ 5

Variety of amenities nearby promoting health and activity

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Restaurants

4.1/ 5

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.1 / 5

Walking

3.8/ 5

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Victoria: 4.1 / 5

Cycling

4.2/ 5

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Victoria: 3.7 / 5

Driving

2.5/ 5

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Vibrancy

2.0/ 5

Calm atmosphere most of the day

Victoria: 2.2 / 5

Shopping

4.2/ 5

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 3.3 / 5

Childcare

4.4/ 5

At least one daycare within a short walk

Victoria: 2.8 / 5

Nightlife

3.8/ 5

Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Victoria: 2.4 / 5

Cafés

4.5/ 5

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Victoria: 2.6 / 5

Quiet

4.2/ 5

Very few sources of noise nearby

Victoria: 4.0 / 5

Parks

3.9/ 5

Large amount of park space nearby

Victoria: 5.0 / 5
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03 / EXPLORE NEARBY

JayBay nearby
amenities.

Find nearby schools, transit, parks and everyday stops. Browse the directory, then open directions for the actual route.

Places and distances are tied to the recorded project reference. Directories contain the provider’s returned results and are not exhaustive.

181 places shown · straight-line distances

Schools nearby

17 places
Elementary school553 m

James Bay Community

140 Oswego St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school935 m

South Park Family School

508 Douglas St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school1.4 km

Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry

100-808 Douglas St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school1.7 km

Christ Church Cathedral School

912 Vancouver St

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.1 km

Sir James Douglas Elementary

401 Moss St

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school2.6 km

Central Middle School

1280 Fort St

6-8 · francophone, early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

Victoria West Elementary

750 Front St

K-5 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.6 km

Ecole MacAulay Elementary

1010 Wychbury Ave

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school / High school2.8 km

Victor-Brodeur

637 Head St

K-12 · regular, nlc · Conseil scolaire francophone

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Elementary school2.9 km

Beausoleil

1415 Andrews Ave

K-6 · Conseil scolaire francophone

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High school2.9 km

Victoria High

1260 Grant St

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Elementary school2.9 km

George Jay Elementary

1118 Princess Ave

K-5 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.1 km

Selkirk Montessori School

2970 Jutland Rd

K-8 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.3 km

Esquimalt High School

847 Colville Rd

9-12 · early french immersion, core french · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.4 km

Sj Burnside Education Centre

3130 Jutland Rd

9-12 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.6 km

VI School of Innovation and Inquiry

1307 Hillside Ave

5-8 · Greater Victoria School District

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High school3.6 km

Glenlyon Norfolk School

781 Richmond Ave

K-12 · core french · Greater Victoria School District

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Transit nearby

30 places
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Dining nearby

56 places
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Parks nearby

30 places
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Daily essentials nearby

48 places
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04 / THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY

James Bay
demographics.

Who lives around the recorded project location? These statistics describe the existing population in Local Logic’s 400-metre study area.

This is neighbourhood context, rather than a prediction of who will buy at JayBay. Underlying census reference years are not supplied in this view.

Average household income

$105,728

Residents in the study area

2,415

Owner households

28.4%

Commute on foot

26.4%

Population age

0 to 4
2.2%
5 to 9
1.8%
10 to 14
2.0%
15 to 19
1.6%
20 to 34
20.4%
35 to 49
16.0%
50 to 64
19.2%
65 to 79
24.9%
80 and over
11.9%

Housing type

Apartment 1-4 floors
49.6%
Apartment 5 or more floors
32.2%
Single detached
7.1%
Row houses
4.6%
Duplex
3.8%
Semi detached
2.7%

Household composition

Single person
56.8%
Multi person
6.1%
Single family
36.8%
Multi family
0.3%

Commute mode

Car
49.1%
Foot
26.4%
Bicycle
10.1%
Public transit
9.4%
Other
5.0%
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Income

Average household income
$105,728
Average individual income
$51,431

Total

Total individuals
2,415

Owners vs Renters

Renters
71.6%
Owners
28.4%

Official language knowledge

English only
86.6%
English and French
13.2%
Other
0.3%
French only
0.0%

Highest level of education achieved

Did not graduate high school
8.3%
High school
25.5%
Trade certificate
6.2%
College certificate
19.2%
University certificate
2.5%
Bachelor degree
26.3%
Post graduate degree
12.0%

Number of children per household

Average number of children per household
1.4

Mother tongue

English
89.7%
French
2.5%
German
1.5%
English and non-official language(s)
1.4%
Spanish
1.3%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)
0.8%
English and French
0.7%
Russian
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
Polish
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Punjabi (Panjabi)
0.1%
English, French and non-official language(s)
0.1%
Italian
0.0%
Vietnamese
0.0%
Croatian
0.0%
Czech
0.0%
Swedish
0.0%
Blackfoot
0.0%

Percentages and counts retain the provider’s definitions. Some categories describe different populations or overlap, so they should not be combined into a single total.

05 / PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE

Schools near JayBay:
check the boundaries.

The nearby directory is a useful starting point. Distance to a school does not establish attendance eligibility, a place in a particular program or available capacity.

Greater Victoria School District ↗Conseil scolaire francophone ↗

06 / SEE IT FOR YOURSELF

JayBay address
& directions.

Explore the area at different times of day. Confirm the correct meeting location with the builder or your representative before travelling.

THE RECORDED PROJECT LOCATION

515 Rithet St, Victoria, BC V8V 1E4, Canada

This pin is a project reference, rather than a confirmed community entrance or sales centre.

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YOUR VISIT

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A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
call it home.

What do the location scores measure?

Local Logic supplies individual access and character scores on a 0–5 scale for the recorded coordinates. Consider each measure separately; we do not calculate an overall livability rating.

Are the distances walking times?

No. Distances are straight-line measurements from the project reference. Open directions to check a walking, cycling, transit or driving route.

Does a nearby school guarantee admission?

No. Confirm attendance boundaries, programs, capacity and registration requirements with the relevant school board.

Do the demographic figures describe future residents?

No. They describe the existing population in the provider’s surrounding study area. They do not predict the buyers or future residents of this project.

SOURCES & METHODOLOGY

A guide with a clear point of reference.

Prepared by Team Arora. Scores, neighbourhood descriptions, school records, places and demographic information are supplied by Local Logic. Requests are cached for up to 24 hours; underlying source periods may be older. Provider neighbourhood labels may differ from builder descriptions. Missing data remains unavailable.

Recorded coordinates: 48.412519, -123.376232. Amenity queries use a 2.5 km radius; school results retain the provider’s school-search coverage. Distances use the returned straight-line measurement, or are calculated directly between coordinates when absent. The project page includes the existing map; Google provides the linked directions. Verify current place details, boundaries and routes before making a decision.

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