Departure Bay Travel Guide

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Departure Bay
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Departure Bay
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Departure Bay

Popular places to visit

Neck Point Park

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.

Neck Point Park
Maffeo Sutton Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Maffeo Sutton Park

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 Ferry Terminal

Departure Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?

Departure Bay Beach

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.

Beach Estates Park

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.

Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Activities

Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island

AU$1,754
per traveller
Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
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Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive, Parksville, BC
The price is AU$253 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$253
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Freindly, helpful staff. Clean room. Beach view off to the right. Ocean view if you stand up. Nice restaurant, for breakfast lunch and dinner. Easy walk to other restaurants, and stores. Only problem in the room was the gas fireplace wasn't working. Room #501 We enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

THE Beach Club Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
The price is AU$127 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$127
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,074 reviews)
"The room was impeccable and the staff were very friendly. Parking was free and it was very close to the ferry. It was also in a partial residential area which made it quiet. Overall a good stay for a good price."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$200 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$200
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Very nice
"Lake view was great. Room was nice."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Inn On Long Lake
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
The price is AU$214 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$214
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,441 reviews)
"Had a room with magnificent views of harbour hills and bay. We had slight difficulty in locating th ereception checkin area as its not obviousl when arriving by car ho wto access the front of the building to unload cases however that might just have been us. Once there we checked in and parked up ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Coast Bastion Hotel
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

2.5 out of 5
209 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC
Book a stay at this beach motel in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
"Great parking at the room. Views were amazing. Great board walk to enjoy an evening walk staff friendly. Coffee was yummy high end finishes newly renovated"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 out of 5
12570 Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith, BC
The price is AU$215 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$215
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,178 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
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Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay

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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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

Stephenson Point

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