Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
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 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.
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
10/10
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Room was nice. Parking sucked
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our room. It was spacious and clean and in walking distance to restaurants etc.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
The staff were fabulous; huge shout out to Scott for sorting out our room challenges. The pool is great for kids.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Didn’t have an ocean view. Saw a water bowl for dogs. Happy hour was good service 2nd to none. The resort looked like it had been updated. I like how I could cast shows from my phone. We will absolutely go back.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Friendly staff and very coean
Reviewed on 9 Mar 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.
