Departure Bay Beach Tours

Beachcombing is a fun activity the entire family can get into. So, why not take the kids to Departure Bay Beach to see what you can find strewn along the shore?

Departure Bay is where you'll find Departure Bay Beach. It's free to visit, which means you'll have more cash in your wallet to explore! Some other worthwhile attractions close to the stretch of coastline include Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Duke Point Ferry Terminal and Woodgrove Shopping Centre.

Plan a trip to see Departure Bay Beach

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Sproat Lake Landing Resort

Sproat Lake Landing Resort

3.5 out of 5
Price was $979, price is now $857 per person
$857
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 26
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (493 reviews)
They should provide water to drink in room

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,034, price is now $886 per person
$886
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 26
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
Friendly staff, gorgeous location,

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Qualicum Beach Ocean Suites

Qualicum Beach Ocean Suites

2 out of 5
Price was $1,439, price is now $1,288 per person
$1,288
per person
Dec 21 - Dec 26
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nanaimo (YCD)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Great room and layout. Very well equipped kitchen. View of ocean through balcony doors a big plus. HOWEVER… right outside suite #3 (our suite) is the metal (security) gate which, when allowed to slam shut (as it seems to be done by 50% of the guests coming in and out of the property) creates a thunderous noise reverberating throughout suite #3 (enough to jolt a deep sleeper out of their sleep!) 📣 A closing regulator to soften the slamming action would be great. Also note that check in is at the Inn (500m up the road - there are no guest services available at the Ocean Suites) and they give you actual KEYS for the (slammable) gate and the suite.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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

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

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park

Linley Valley Cottle Lake 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.

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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

Frank Crane Arena

5/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Frank Crane Arena during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Frank Crane Arena

Eagle View Park

After visiting Eagle View Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Eagle View Park

Best Lodging Options Near Departure Bay Beach

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC
Coast Bastion Hotel
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC
Inn On Long Lake
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

2 out of 5
2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Departure Bay Motel
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
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 out of 5
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, BC
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

2 out of 5
950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC
The Spot
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street, Nanaimo, BC
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
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