What's Departure Bay Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Departure Bay. Nature lovers can visit Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. There's plenty more to see, including Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Departure Bay?
We have 11 accommodations in the neighborhood. Our travelers don't have any top picks in Departure Bay but here are some of their favorites nearby:
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Attentive staff
- Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
- Free WiFi • Bar • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo - 2.5 mi (4 km) away
Inn On Long Lake - 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away
Hotel with private beachDays Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo - 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away
Bayfront hotel with restaurantCoast Bastion Hotel - 3 mi (4.9 km) away
Hotel with restaurant, barCourtyard By Marriott Nanaimo - 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away
Art Deco hotel with indoor pool, restaurantHow to Get to Departure Bay
Flying to:
- Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), 3 mi (4.8 km) from Departure Bay
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD), 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Departure Bay
- Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional), 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Departure Bay
Things to See and Do in and around Departure Bay
What to See in Departure Bay
- Departure Bay Beach
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
- Beach Estates Park
Things to Do near Departure Bay:
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- Nanaimo Museum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Casino Nanaimo (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- Woodgrove Shopping Centre (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- Brechin Lanes (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)