Discover Departure Bay

Departure Bay is one of Nanaimo's top communities for anyone looking to be close to the ocean, while still being in close proximity to everything that Nanaimo has to offer. Ocean view homes in Departure Bay take advantage of a view overlooking the Departure Bay ferry terminal and Newcastle Island which is just a short kayak away!
Departure Bay Market Snapshot March 21, 2023
30
Listed
54
Avg. DOM
$416.06
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$739,900
Med. List Price
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3410 Arrowsmith Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V3
$3,295,000
73
3410 Arrowsmith Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V3
 
4
Beds
5
Baths
5,338
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Of Nanaimo
2725 Departure Bay Rd Nanaimo, BC V9S 3W9
$1,449,900
74
2725 Departure Bay Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3W9
 
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,367
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Generation - The Neal Estate Group
1567 Knight Court Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 4L2
$1,275,000
73
1567 Knight Court Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4L2
 
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,591
Sq.Ft.
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty (Nanishwyn)
1217 Manzanita Pl Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L7
$1,199,000
46
1217 Manzanita Pl
Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L7
 
3
Beds
4
Baths
2,122
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Generation (Ld)
2465 Lynburn Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 3T3
$1,195,000
66
2465 Lynburn Cres
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3T3
 
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,294
Sq.Ft.
460 Realty Inc. (Na)
3240 Granite Park Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W9
$954,000
24
3240 Granite Park Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W9
 
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,011
Sq.Ft.
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty (Nanishwyn)
2485 Cosgrove Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N9
$899,900
64
2485 Cosgrove Cres
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3N9
 
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,272
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Of Nanaimo
1225 Manzanita Pl Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L7
$899,900
25
1225 Manzanita Pl
Nanaimo, BC V9T 0L7
Rock City Heights
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,907
Sq.Ft.
Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
3355 Edgewood Dr Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V2
$899,000
60
3355 Edgewood Dr
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5V2
 
2
Beds
3
Baths
2,044
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Of Nanaimo
3301 Country Club Dr Nanaimo, BC V9T 3B5
$799,999
49
3301 Country Club Dr
Nanaimo, BC V9T 3B5
 
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,323
Sq.Ft.
RE/MAX Of Nanaimo
2880 Cosgrove Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 3P6
$799,900
56
2880 Cosgrove Cres
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3P6
 
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,883
Sq.Ft.
460 Realty Inc. (Na)
3622 Reynolds Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 2P4
$799,000
44
3622 Reynolds Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 2P4
 
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,936
Sq.Ft.
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty (Nanishwyn)
2859 Neyland Rd Nanaimo, BC V9T 3G2
$789,000
52
2859 Neyland Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9T 3G2
 
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,230
Sq.Ft.
Team 3000 Realty Ltd. (Van2)
628 Beach Dr Nanaimo, BC V9S 2X9
$789,000
63
628 Beach Dr
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2X9
 
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,901
Sq.Ft.
Century 21 Harbour Realty Ltd.
2560 Cosgrove Cres Nanaimo, BC V9S 3P3
$759,900
35
2560 Cosgrove Cres
Nanaimo, BC V9S 3P3
Lynburn Estates
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,106
Sq.Ft.
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty (Nanishwyn)
3322 Fireweed Way Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J1
$719,900
19
3322 Fireweed Way
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J1
Barrington Heights
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,720
Sq.Ft.
Royal Lepage Nanaimo Realty (Nanishwyn)

Explore Departure Bay

Departure Bay provides it's residents with many ways to enjoy the outdoors. While it's very clear that Departure Bay is a destination for anyone wanting to be near the ocean, it's important to remember that there are also elevated areas to give you a sea to sky vantage point. Sugarloaf Mountain is a prime example of this! A 5 minute walk up the stairs at Sugarloaf grants access to panoramic views of the bay all the way to mountain views with the City of Nanaimo in between. 

Departure Bay Parks

Departure Bay is home to some of the most popular parks in Nanaimo. Of these parks, the most popular is Departure Bay Beach. This park includes a paved walkway, providing a nice flat walking space. You can also walk along the sandy beach and take a dip in the ocean. You will see people swimming here year round! This park also has a grassy picnic area with tables and ample space to lay down a picnic blanket. There is also a playground at this park, which means there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Minutes away from Departure Bay Beach is Departure Bay Spray Park, a water park as well as tennis and basketball courts. There is also Wardropper Park, a fully fenced, off leash dog park. With even more parks in the area, Departure Bay is a great area for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors.

Departure Bay Amenities

From coffee shops to nail salons, Departure Bay has a wide array of amenities available. On all sides of Departure Bay there is shopping centres that include grocery stores and restaurants. During the warmer months of the year there are also food trucks that frequent the Departure Bay Beach area so that there is always something new going on. Nanaimo Golf Course also sits at the top of Departure Bay and there are homes that back right on to the golf course, making Departure Bay an ideal spot for the avid golfer!

Departure Bay Schools

Departure Bay features three elementary schools to ensure that no matter where you live in Departure Bay, you are in close proximity to schools. Departure Bay fits into the Wellington Secondary Catchment, which is just minutes from Country Club Centre.