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August, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 15 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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September, High crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 12 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 13 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 8 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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Top landmarks in Nanaimo

Neck Point Park
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 seaside.

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Maffeo Sutton Park
Beautiful British Columbia

Maffeo Sutton Park

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you take a trip to Maffeo Sutton Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Is it worth staying in Departure Bay?
There are 7 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Departure Bay for your Nanaimo vacation, makes it easy to explore the neighborhood of Stephenson Point.
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Find out more about Departure Bay

Find out more about Departure Bay

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)

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