Departure Bay
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
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 waterfront.
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
Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Pictures didn't do justice! Gorgeous waterfront suite, absolutely beautiful!! We'll definately stay there again!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nice and quiet, clean rooms, attached restaurant, smoking section outside, and best of all, dog friendly rooms available
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Coast Bastion Hotel
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable, dog friendly room.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Excellent
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
The hotel was very well renovated and great location. The staff was great. The biggest issue is it felt like we were tricked about the Sauna. It is not an included amenity as the website pretends. They do have small print somewhere saying it is a paid service through a third party company. Just to ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Inn On Long Lake
Nice central location , decent accommodations and nice staff - the lake is beautiful
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
