Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Tours

Ferries are a great way of getting from A to B here. Jump on one of the services that departs from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and see this area from the water.

If you like the word "free" as much as most travelers, you'll be pleased to know this ferry passenger terminal is exactly that. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in Departure Bay. If you want to keep your itinerary full while you're in the area, also stop by Duke Point Ferry Terminal, Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

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Sproat Lake Landing Resort

Sproat Lake Landing Resort

3.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 12 - Sep 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)
Large and comfortable room with great views over the lake to the mountains beyond. Able to watch wildlife from balcony especially the beavers resident in the water below. The restaurant was not open at all when we were there and the coffee shop is really only a take out.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 12 - Sep 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
2nd time back. Love the location and the spacious rooms

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 12 - Sep 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,144 reviews)
The hotel is in a great location with fantastic views. Close to the ferry for return trips to Vancouver.

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Reviews of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Good to bring your own food and drinks; the plaza is overpriced (though the food is decent) and, in the summer, you could be waiting a long time in the sun for your ferry...

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Coast Bastion Hotel
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
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Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S, Nanaimo, BC
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Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Inn On Long Lake
2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC
Inn On Long Lake
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street, Nanaimo, BC
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Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 out of 5
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC
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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2 out of 5
505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
The Bluebird Motel
The Bluebird Motel
2 out of 5
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC
The Bluebird Motel
Departure Bay Motel
Departure Bay Motel
2 out of 5
2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Departure Bay Motel
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