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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Wonderful stay. All good.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Everything was good except for lack of parking.. the light was full when I had to park on the street feeling a little bit uneasy about that
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
We had a lovely stay! The area is pleasant and there are cafes, shops and parks within walking distance. The room was tidy and comfortable. Exactly what we needed!
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Lots of parking front and back. Breakfast was fresh and more put out if running low. Only complaint I could have was that the pillows were too soft for my wife and I. We bought new ones which we could use at home anyway so no big deal for us.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Spa was great
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Would stay again. Restaurant was ok the size of our food to take to our room was very small and and expensive but the older front desk gentleman was amazing and super helpful give him 10 stars.
Reviewed on 30 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.
