Departure Bay Travel Guide

Nanaimo

Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay

Popular places to visit

Neck Point Park

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.

Neck Point Park
Maffeo Sutton Park

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.

Maffeo Sutton Park

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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 Ferry Terminal

Departure Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?

Departure Bay Beach

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.

Beach Estates Park

Duke Point Ferry Terminal

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Duke Point Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

Private Whale Watching Nanaimo with Open Boat

Private Whale Watching Nanaimo with Open Boat

฿54,311
per traveller
Private Whale Watching Nanaimo with Open Boat
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Top hotels in Departure Bay

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,803 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
฿3,803
฿4,411 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,381 reviews)
"Friendly, quiet and clean"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ฿4,569 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,569
฿5,301 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
The only place to stay at in Nanaimo
"Wonderful room overlooking the harbour, (room 311) Spacious, well equipped and impressive on entry. We had breakfast twice and one evening meal. Enjoyed all of them. We had a king size bed which was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive, Parksville, BC
The price is ฿6,315 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,315
฿7,802 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"The stuff very very nice. Very helpful in the hotel was very clean. I would like to come again there. Thank you"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

THE Beach Club Resort
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ฿4,204 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿4,204
฿4,877 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Inn On Long Lake
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 out of 5
12570 Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith, BC
The price is ฿4,590 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,590
฿5,278 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,140 reviews)
"Easy access from the highway. Newer facility with modern amenities. Breakfast was very good."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ฿3,521 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿3,521
฿4,085 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,019 reviews)
"This hotel was convenient for us as we were catching a ferry the following morning. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. The bed was great and breakfast was a nice perk. The lobby lacked decor, and not very appealing however that is less important. Probably fine for a short stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay

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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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

Stephenson Point

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