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
"Love the location, rooms a nicely equipped and clean. Staff were super friendly. So many rentals for a beach day!"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"It was all good."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Quiet, mid level hotel. Basic breakfast but Ricky’s restaurant is onsite. Pet friendly and it felt safe. Staff was great…going through renovations right now."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Rooms and hotel are dated and in need of updating"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
"It was a nice enough stay. Great view. Great location. Room was good, not great."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
"The only disappointment was breakfast on our last morning. My wife's eggs were way under cooked and she lost her appetite. The only concession by the servers was a very small discount. Didn't expect to pay for a meal that was inedible."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
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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.
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.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
