Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Popular places to visit
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 waterfront.
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 waterfront.
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 seaside.
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 waterfront.
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
"We absolutely loved our stay! The resort is in the beach with a beautiful boardwalk along the shoreline. The on-site restaurant had delicious food. Ideally located making it a quick drive to other sites and activities. Walkout room was perfect for teens to go off and have fun!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Front desk staff was helpful and friendly. Attached Ricky's restaurant was convenient. Overall, I was happy with my stay. One minor issue was the noisy air-conditioned which was addressed promptly when I informed staff."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
"I have lost count of how many times I have stayed in this wonderful hotel on the Nanaimo waterfront. As always, I requested a 02 room. And I got one! So many windows with so many views!"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"clean room and quiet"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"Room clean, bedding great, liked the little dove soaps etc in the bathroom. Free safe parking Free breakfast ok but we have had much better. Didn't like it closed off during rest of the day , not like the two other hotels we stayed where always fresh coffee or tea, or water dispenser , the area was ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
