Departure Bay
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
Old City Quarter
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Long Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Pipers Lagoon Park
After visiting Pipers Lagoon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
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Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
The staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 23 Apr, 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
It was all good, the only thing was the bedsheets was so Crunchy and I couldn’t sleep properly. Because of that I was moving too much and my wife was not able to sleep well too.
Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
It was a wonderful place to stay - great location
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Beautiful ocean views
Reviewed on 22 Apr, 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Menu for dinner was great, staff was very kind. Found the property under a large amount of construction so that put a small damper on things. Not a heated pool either
Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
