Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Tours and Activities

Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.
Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.

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Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park

3 out of 5
Price was CA $803, price is now CA $589 per person
CA $589
per person
May 2 - May 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Edmonton (YEG) to Nanaimo (YCD)
8/10 Very Good! (513 reviews)
Room was spotless and staff are great.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Embarc Ucluelet

Embarc Ucluelet

4 out of 5
Price was CA $1,310, price is now CA $922 per person
CA $922
per person
Apr 2 - Apr 5
found 20 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

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,071, 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 - Excellent
139
5 - Excellent 35%
4 - Good
208
4 - Good 52%
3 - Okay
45
3 - Okay 11%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Ensure if you've reserved you go straight to the front. It's quite confusing.

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.

Popular places to visit

A beautiful view towards the Nanaimo Harbour from Newcastle Island. Newcastle Island Park is a great place to hike, camp, explore, beachcomb, and kayak. #LoveMyTown

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.

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
sunrise near Departure Bay at nanaimo, vancouver island, british colombia, canada

Departure Bay Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?

Departure Bay Beach
Beautiful British Columbia

Maffeo Sutton Park

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you take a trip to Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Maffeo Sutton Park
Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Old City Quarter

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Old City Quarter
Snake shower at Pipers Lagoon in Nanaimo.

Pipers Lagoon Park

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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.

Pipers Lagoon Park

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

Best Lodging Options Near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
Coast Bastion Hotel
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 out of 5
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

2 out of 5
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
Departure Bay Motel
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
440 Selby Street Nanaimo BC
Quality Inn
The Spot

The Spot

2 out of 5
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The Spot
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
Inn On Long Lake
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