Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
Very nice property. We loved the room and the view! A wonderful location.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Pleasant hotel but could use some sprucing up
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Clean and updated room. Super friendly staff. Great central location located on the seawall.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Clean room. Nice to travel with kids.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Room was great but was suprised to see a breakfast burrito left in the fridge
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Very warm welcome on arrival. Professional staff. Excellent breakfast. Comfortable and quiet room, very spacious but lacked a wardrobe/hanging area for clothes. Some
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
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.
