Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Popular places to visit
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 waterfront.
Maffeo Sutton Park
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
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.
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Duke Point Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
We love The Beach Club and it’s our go to place when staying in Parksville. The rooms are a great size for our family of four, love the kitchen and amazing ocean views. Our kids love the pool and the short walk to the playground along the boardwalk. We will be back :)
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Staff was amazing! Place is dated but it's still clean and cozy. Love that they have a restaurant inside the hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Coast Bastion Hotel
Great location, clean, roomy, quiet.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Excellent
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Clean room great staff I had everything I needed in the room. And the view was wonderful. Thank you
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Inn On Long Lake
Room was excellent and view spectacular. Very convenient location.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Departure Bay
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.
