Stephenson Point Travel Guide
Nanaimo
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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.
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 seaside.
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Top hotels in Stephenson Point
THE Beach Club Resort
"Wonderful location and stay. Then only complaint I have is that the bathtub was way to deep to climb into at the age of 78. No bath or shower for the last 2 nights. But definitely would stay again. The meals were amazing. My compliments to the chef."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Nearby the ferry. You get a breakfast and a very nice room"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"We had a great stay at this hotel! The room was incredibly clean, the staff was friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was delicious. Plus, there was plenty of parking available, which made everything so easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
"The room was clean and we had a great view! We asked to change our room to have an ocean view and they accommodated us and found us a room. The front desk staff were friendly and very helpful. We had a wonderful dinner in the dining room and Jill, our server, was excellent. Everything we experienced ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
"We loved our stay. Hotel was great. Restaurant was overpriced."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Inn On Long Lake
"Room was nice & spacious with big bed. Lovely view on to Long Lake and amenities were good after a long day. Carpet was dirty but rest of room was good. Nice simple continental breakfast. Overall a lovely stay with helpful staff."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Stephenson Point
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
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.
