4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Ensure if you've reserved you go straight to the front. It's quite confusing.
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Embarc Ucluelet
Price was CA $1,310, price is now CA $922 per person
CA $922
per person
Apr 2 - Apr 5
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
Very easy check in, close to food/grocery/hiking, reception provided great tips, unit had everything and more than we expected. Very clean. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
THE Beach Club Resort
Price was CA $1,061, price is now CA $754 per person
CA $754
per person
May 2 - May 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
Great location The staff are friendly and service was quick.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Reviews of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
4.2
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
The hotel is about 5 minutes from Departure Bay. Easy access and I didn’t find it difficult to find.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
A reservation is well worth it if you don't want to be stressed out about getting on the ferry at a particular time.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Check B.C. ferry schedule before booking Flights! Visited Gabriola and had to leave early & book room in Nanaimo as ferries didn’t start running until 6:15 with a flight out at 6a.m!
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
A good safe arrival location.
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