Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a care-free 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 seaside.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
Beautiful and luxurious place ❤️
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
there was lots of availability for parking, staff was amazingly helpful, breakfast was delicious and cooked perfectly, and the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
I didn’t get complimentary breakfast. In future it should be included. Thanks. Even they charged for parking.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
The room is excellent! Im working as a room attendant too and i would say its clean i would usually check the wash room area right away so i would know that it is cleaned properly we have a nice stay.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Spa was great
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Liked everything
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
