What's Departure Bay Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Departure Bay. Nature lovers can visit Beach Estates Park and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. There's plenty more to see, including Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
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 Beach
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Beach Estates Park
- 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)