Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
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 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.
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 waterfront.
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.
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"There is no elevator to the second floor. You have to carry your luggage up."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
"Great place with a wonderful restaurant and long beach walks."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
"Nice room with a sea view, however, we did overlook the flat roof. Front Desk Manager checked us in and was brilliant! Pool and hot tub a nice bonus."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"The room and lobby were fine and clean. The whole pool area was not clean. The pool had a dirt ring around it and the bottom of the pool was dirty. The pool was only 3 feet deep and old. It felt unsanitary and we ended up leaving as having a pool was important to us."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
"Nice, clean and friendly hotel"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
"Had a wonderful stay! Clean, spacious, close to everything, lots to do do, friendly staff and awesome view!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay
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.
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.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
