Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Popular places to visit
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?
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.
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 lakeside.
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
Nice clean room and a warm welcome from staff. Our view was of the highway, which was kind of disappointing. The rooms are cozy for 4, but nice.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Check-in was a breeze thanks to Tyler—our one-bedroom unit, with a kitchen that faced the water and was very comfortable. We've stayed at Tigh na Mara before, it is a beautiful hotel with cabins, pool, hot tub and workout area. The number of trees surrounding the site makes you feel like you are ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Our room was wonderful and clean. Only issue was we waited around for an entire hour to check in. Which derailed our plans and had us running late to an event. It would have been nice if we were compensated with any other room availabke so we could have gotten in on time, or a discoutned rate or ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Place was nice. We really enjoyed our stay. The indoor pool was very cold due to mechanical issues. Restaurant was excellent.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Staff was friendly. Hotel smelled a little strange and musky. The carpet seemed quite worn. Room was clean however bathroom was very small and inconvenient to use with family. Bed was a little uncomfortable. Pool was clean and did not have a strong chlorine smell. The free breakfast was okay but ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
The only feedback for improvement I would have is to include some sort of meat protein for breakfast (bacon, sausages, etc). Other than that, the property was lovely, well kept, and overall a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 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.
