Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
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 waterfront.
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?
Beach Estates Park
Beach Estates 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 waterfront.
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.
Woodgrove Shopping Centre
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Woodgrove Shopping Centre during your trip to Nanaimo. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Things to do
From Nanaimo: Seaplane flight to Sechelt with Strait of Georgia Experience
Wildlife, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
Room was spotless. Staff very courteous & genuinely helpful. Enjoyed our dinner in the Club’s restaurant- menu was not large but nice offerings and food was good. Drew was an excellent waiter. Enjoyed the gym & indoor pool.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nice and quiet, clean rooms, attached restaurant, smoking section outside, and best of all, dog friendly rooms available
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Coast Bastion Hotel
Lets start with the check in. Friendly staff greeted us and the pips (Nacho and Pepper). They got us checked in quickly but had time to greet and spoil the dogs with treat bags. The room is beautiful and well appointed. Nice view south over the docks and full advantage of the sunrise. Minnos spoiled ...
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Lovely clean hotel. Lots of choices for breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Inn On Long Lake
The double Qn suite is recently updated, very clean & fresh, facing directly to the lake, very relaxing. Room is big, bathroom clean, continental breakfast included, for me if there’s ham or bacon that would be perfect. I’ll still stay there if I’m in town.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Best Western Northgate Inn
Room was clean and updated. Very comfortable. Liked it had a chair, fridge, coffee maker. Included breakfast was good, lots of choices.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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.
