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 seaside.
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.
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Everything was awesome
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Fourth time staying here. Always a good stay. Clean and well-appointed suites with a nice ocean view. Kitchen is sufficiently setup/stocked if you want to cook your own meals. Lots to do on the grounds (good facilities) and a short walk to the beach. Beach is really lovely. Really nice gift shop ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Clean room. Staff was lovely. Grassy area outside for our son to run around on. Beautiful view. Gorgeous restaurant with wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
It was a clean short stay room
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Great service
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Excellent location for exploring the area. The rooms were spotless, and the bathrooms were very modern and well appointed. The kitchen and laundry facilities were a fantastic bonus and made the stay very convenient. Overall, a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The only minor downside was that ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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.
