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 seaside.

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 waterfront.

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$1,780
per traveller
Full-Day Tour, Waterfalls, Caves, Old Growth on Vancouver Island
Our open boats comfortably seat 12 passengers and have a washroom onboard!

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour

AU$266
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
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$363 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$363
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,031 reviews)
"We had a comfortable stay. And I forgot the name of the front staff lady (so sorry*) who helped check in/out but exceptional service. She kindly gave my daughter a goodie bag when mentioned it was my 7 yyear old birthday"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

THE Beach Club Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
The price is AU$224 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$224
per night
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,425 reviews)
"TV could be better if streaming was available"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC
The price is AU$215 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$215
per night
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,053 reviews)
"The room was spotless. The bed was sooooo comfy, but we had to pull the linens out of the foot of the bed to get them up over our shoulders. Parking was plentiful and convenient in the two garages across the street. We would recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC
The price is AU$170 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$170
per night
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (307 reviews)
"Newly renovated. Very clean."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
The price is AU$158 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$158
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (1,063 reviews)
"It was cheap and accessible"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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$223 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$223
per night
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (1,166 reviews)
"Convenient location just off the highway for travelers using the ferry or airport. Standard room and breakfast buffet are just what we need to continue our trip. We are repeat visitors."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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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