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Departure Bay Motel
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Departure Bay Motel

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7.8 out of 10, Good, (470)
Departure Bay Motel
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Top landmarks in Nanaimo

Neck Point Park
Neck Point Park

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.

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Maffeo Sutton Park
Maffeo Sutton Park

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 waterfront.

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Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"It was pleasant not complaint."
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Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Find out more about Departure Bay

Find out more about Departure Bay

What's Departure Bay Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Departure Bay. Take a fun excursion to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. There's plenty more to see, including Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

How 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 Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay Beach
  • 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)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Nanaimo?

  • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 62°F)
  • Coldest months: December, February, January, March (average 39°F)
  • Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 9 inches of rainfall)

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