Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Maffeo Sutton Park
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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?
Beach Estates Park
Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Duke Point Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Things to do
From Nanaimo: Seaplane flight to Sechelt with Strait of Georgia Experience
Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
From Nanaimo: Seaplane flight to Sechelt with Strait of Georgia Experience
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
The 'first' room assigned was #309 with the LOUDEST HEAT PUMP I have ever heard in a relatively tight, small room...... the NOISE level was so bad, there was no way to sleep EVER.... Maintenance attended immediately to advise that this is a 'standard' issue - no other rooms available..so the only ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
It was a clean room, close to where we wanted to be.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Inn On Long Lake
Staff were so amazing
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Coast Bastion Hotel
my room had an ocean view
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Perfect
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
👍
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.
