What's Departure Bay like?
If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than 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
- 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 16°C)
- Coldest months: December, February, January, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 226 mm of rainfall)