Departure Bay
Nanaimo





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Popular places to visit

Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Departure Bay Hotel Deals

THE Beach Club Resort
"We absolutely loved our stay! The resort is in the beach with a beautiful boardwalk along the shoreline. The on-site restaurant had delicious food. Ideally located making it a quick drive to other sites and activities. Walkout room was perfect for teens to go off and have fun!"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
"Front desk staff was helpful and friendly. Attached Ricky's restaurant was convenient. Overall, I was happy with my stay. One minor issue was the noisy air-conditioned which was addressed promptly when I informed staff."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
"I have lost count of how many times I have stayed in this wonderful hotel on the Nanaimo waterfront. As always, I requested a 02 room. And I got one! So many windows with so many views!"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
"The lobby and restaurant were lovely and took advantage of the spectacular view. The beds and linens were wonderful as well as bathroom amenities. There was a loofa scrub, bath salts, black face clothes to remove makeup and much more. One hitch was noise from the hallway. In the middle of the night, ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
"clean room and quiet"
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
"Room clean, bedding great, liked the little dove soaps etc in the bathroom. Free safe parking Free breakfast ok but we have had much better. Didn't like it closed off during rest of the day , not like the two other hotels we stayed where always fresh coffee or tea, or water dispenser , the area was ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay

Stephenson Point
Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
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