What's Departure Bay like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than Departure Bay. Nature lovers can visit Beach Estates Park and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial 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 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Our travellers don't have any top picks in Departure Bay but here are some of their favourites nearby:
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Terrace • Central location
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Attentive staff
- Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • 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 and barCourtyard By Marriott Nanaimo - 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away
Art Deco hotel with indoor pool and 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
- Beach Estates Park
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Newcastle Island Marine Provincial 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)