Departure Bay

Nanaimo

Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay
Departure Bay

Popular places to visit

This small park has a variety of shoreline and different forested types of areas. Great for a stroll. Also known as one of the best places to scuba dive in North America.

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.

Neck Point Park
Beautiful British Columbia

Maffeo Sutton Park

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you take a trip to Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Maffeo Sutton Park

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 Ferry Terminal

Departure Bay Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?

Departure Bay Beach

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.

Beach Estates Park

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.

Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Things to do

Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

￥25,478
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
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Departure Bay Hotel Deals

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive, Parksville, BC
The price is ￥21,378 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥21,378
￥27,056 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Clean and nice area near beach"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

THE Beach Club Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ￥10,635 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥10,635
￥12,337 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,097 reviews)
"Room was clean and comfortable. It was quiet. Staff was friendly."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

2.5 out of 5
209 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥11,225 per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
￥11,225
￥12,909 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach holiday park in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (750 reviews)
"Nice view and very clean!"

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 out of 5
12570 Trans Canada Highway, Ladysmith, BC
The price is ￥18,171 per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
￥18,171
￥20,897 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,190 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and quiet. The staff were absolutely fabulous. Special shout out to Scarlett who went out of her way to assist us when we had an unexpected hiccup in our travel plans! Will be staying there again for sure."

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ￥17,962 per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
￥17,962
￥20,837 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,461 reviews)
"We had a very clean, well appointed room with a great view of the harbour. The front desk staff was welcoming and helpful and all cleaning staff greeted us warmly. We had an excellent early morning breakfast — much appreciated for catching an early float plane flight ( right out the door) and great ..."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Coast Bastion Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo, BC
The price is ￥15,469 per night from Oct 24 to Oct 25
￥15,469
￥17,944 total
Oct 24 - Oct 25
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,466 reviews)
"Unfortunately we didn’t try the breakfast as we had to be at the airport at 4:30 am"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Other neighborhoods around Departure Bay

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Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

Stephenson Point

Departure Bay