Departure Bay
Nanaimo
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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?
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.
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.
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
All of the above as well as a comfortable bed. Thanks for your great customer service and friendly smiles!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Very clean comfortable and service exceptional. Make sure to ask for ocean view room!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Lovely friendly clean great view centrally located
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
The location is terrific. Room was very clean, but was pretty dated, and smaller than I had imagined from the photos.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Clean room Very comfortable bed Friendly staff Loved the hot tub and pool and breakfast room was great! I will be back Oh and great Rate
Reviewed on 14 Feb 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.
