Winnie is extremely friendly and helpful. She is very active in her community and it was through her contacts that I was able to achieve my goal in 3 days: she helped me find an apartment. Winnie offered to introduce me to people, and to accompany her on outings. I was so focussed on getting a place to live, I did not take her up on some of the things, but I feel that I have a friend with whom I can do those things later, when I move to Victoria.
Her place is spotless, and I had free access to the kitchen when I wanted it.
James Bay is a perfect location, being 4 blocks from a grocery store, 1 block to the ocean, and 6 or 7 blocks to downtown Victoria. Very walkable.