Departure Bay
Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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.
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.
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 waterfront.
Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
We spent 2 nights in a waterfront room, in the west wing, on the 4th floor. The bed was soooo comfortable, the staff were exceptionally and our room was great. The restaurant food was really good as well. Would definitely stay there again!
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Over night stay was good nice to have breakfast convenient
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Didn't use
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
The breakfast was very good plentiful and the staff were very kind and generous with their information
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Beautiful ocean views
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Beds were crisp and clean. Staff were nice. Unfortunately our stay coincided with renovations being done to their waterfront, so access was limited to a path to the rocky beach below. We booked a "balcony" room because - when love to sit outside and get the fresh sea air. I knew it wasn't waterfront, ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Departure Bay
Stephenson Point
Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
