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.
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
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.
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"All was as expected. We chose not to have the breakfast. But stay was pleasant."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
"Great place to visit."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"Breakfast was good, parking is easy."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
"Great hotel overall"
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
"Great location. Staff are great. We went for breakfast in the hotel and have the charge for breakfast on both the hotel bill and on my credit card so I have to get that sorted out."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
"Would stay again"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Departure Bay
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
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.
