Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
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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 waterfront.
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 waterfront.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Was put in a room on west wing far corner on the public access to beach and chart motel parking lot. Was a loud interruptive stay after being such a consistent guest over the years and always enjoying my stay this by far was a terrible experience
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Perfect
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
The room was clean, and the staff was friendly, and the new renovation of the rooms was good with one small exception, there are no dresser or drawers to unpack into, so you have to live out of your suitcase. All right for a night or two, but if you’re gonna be staying there for more than a couple ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Always a great stay. Staff are friendly, rooms are clean and location is great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Inn On Long Lake
Very clean hotel and rooms. Staff was very professional and friendly. Hotel on the shoreline of the lake and had great views. Wonderful hot tub building right on the beach.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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.
