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)