Nanaimo Area Guide

Departure Bay
Real Estate

Departure Bay combines oceanfront access, ferry connections, and established family streets. Piper's Lagoon, beach access, and north Nanaimo convenience make it one of the city's most desirable areas.

Departure Bay offers a practical mix of homes, condos, townhomes, services, schools, and nearby routes for buyers comparing lifestyle, price, and long-term value.

Active Listings 66
Average Price $1,007,851
Median Price $849,900
Houses 42 Condos 6 Townhomes 10 Lot / Land 5
Nearby
🎓 Schools 15
🛒 Grocery & Shops 10
🚌 Transit 195
🌿 Parks 75
🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés 52
🏥 Medical 30

Showing 66 homes

112 2562 Departure Bay Road
$599,900
112 2562 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,305 sq ft
310 2560 Departure Bay Road
$449,800
310 2560 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,254 sq ft
66 Cortez Place
$999,900
66 Cortez Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,697 sq ft
2840 Haliday Crescent
$849,900
2840 Haliday Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,648 sq ft
1501 Argyle Avenue
$2,149,900
1501 Argyle Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
5 bd 4 ba 3,268 sq ft
3250 Telescope Terrace
$1,274,900
3250 Telescope Terrace
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 3,333 sq ft
1875 Bay Street
$899,900
1875 Bay Street
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,677 sq ft
104 Bray Road
$499,900
104 Bray Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 13,000 sq ft
3021 Crestwood Place
$759,900
3021 Crestwood Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,002 sq ft
1630 Loat St
$524,900
1630 Loat St
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 7,200 sq ft
1620 Loat St
$549,900
1620 Loat St
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba 7,200 sq ft
3406 Ocean Mist Place
$789,000
3406 Ocean Mist Place
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 1,835 sq ft
618 Beach Drive
$849,900
618 Beach Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,742 sq ft
161 Canterbury Crescent
$725,000
161 Canterbury Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
1820 Argyle Avenue
$1,129,000
1820 Argyle Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 3,275 sq ft
2549 Doctors Road
$794,900
2549 Doctors Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 3 ba 1,441 sq ft
2619 Cosgrove Crescent
$775,000
2619 Cosgrove Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,162 sq ft
267 Nottingham Drive
$988,000
267 Nottingham Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,934 sq ft
101 2835 Departure Bay Road
$1,468,000
101 2835 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd 3 ba 2,218 sq ft
2079 Bay Street
$849,800
2079 Bay Street
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 1,911 sq ft
2999 King Richard Drive
$2,000,000
2999 King Richard Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,822 sq ft
3255 Folkestone Drive
$674,900
3255 Folkestone Drive
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 3 ba 1,954 sq ft
473 Nottingham Drive
$1,119,000
473 Nottingham Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 3,032 sq ft
418 2562 Departure Bay Road
$377,777
418 2562 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 978 sq ft
1448 Rose Ann Drive
$845,000
1448 Rose Ann Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,092 sq ft
3796 Departure Bay Road
$575,000
3796 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 574 sq ft
2446 Divot Drive
$679,900
2446 Divot Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,226 sq ft
339 Nottingham Drive
$898,000
339 Nottingham Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,685 sq ft
157 Cilaire Drive
$1,638,600
157 Cilaire Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,674 sq ft
3263 Stoney Ridge
$849,900
3263 Stoney Ridge
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 2,012 sq ft
3161 Marion Way
$800,000
3161 Marion Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,940 sq ft
136 Maquinna Crescent
$1,275,000
136 Maquinna Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 4 ba 3,566 sq ft
3450 Maveric Road
$624,900
3450 Maveric Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,519 sq ft
2565 Departure Bay Road
$1,999,900
2565 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,746 sq ft
3145 Marion Way
$699,900
3145 Marion Way
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
3375 Edgewood Drive
$799,000
3375 Edgewood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 3 ba 2,691 sq ft
2820 Cosgrove Crescent
$1,049,900
2820 Cosgrove Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,893 sq ft
310 2815 Departure Bay Road
$298,000
310 2815 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 695 sq ft
3153 Marion Way
$995,000
3153 Marion Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,192 sq ft
105 1220 Manzanita Place
$1,139,999
105 1220 Manzanita Place
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,535 sq ft
2535 Holyrood Drive
$850,000
2535 Holyrood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 2,875 sq ft
3604 Rockcliffe Drive
$620,000
3604 Rockcliffe Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 2,345 sq ft
122 Bray Road
$1,099,995
122 Bray Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 2,520 sq ft
830 Beach Drive
$949,900
830 Beach Drive
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 3 ba 2,474 sq ft
2555 Departure Bay Road
$851,800
2555 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 3,151 sq ft
601 2560 Departure Bay Road
$649,000
601 2560 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,784 sq ft
2415 Departure Bay Road
$1,889,000
2415 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
5 bd 8 ba 6,726 sq ft
3359 Edgewood Drive
$1,199,900
3359 Edgewood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 3 ba 2,540 sq ft
2839 NEYLAND Road
$949,000
2839 NEYLAND Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,360 sq ft
1460 Sherwood Drive
$1,699,900
1460 Sherwood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
5 bd 7 ba 5,150 sq ft
1572 Knight Court Road
$1,098,000
1572 Knight Court Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,970 sq ft
2315 Departure Bay Road
$2,999,900
2315 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
5 bd 7 ba 6,116 sq ft
3129 Departure Bay Road
$495,000
3129 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 1 ba 567 sq ft
3395 Mariposa Drive
$569,000
3395 Mariposa Drive
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,536 sq ft
103 1217 Manzanita Place
$948,800
103 1217 Manzanita Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 4 ba 2,199 sq ft
3413 Barrington Road
$1,185,000
3413 Barrington Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,341 sq ft
611 2562 Departure Bay Road
$659,900
611 2562 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 2 ba 1,593 sq ft
570 Cumberland Place
$1,185,000
570 Cumberland Place
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,300 sq ft
2554 Highland Boulevard
$350,000
2554 Highland Boulevard
Nanaimo, BC
2 bd 1 ba 932 sq ft
3385 Edgewood Drive
$728,000
3385 Edgewood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
1 bd 3 ba 2,178 sq ft
3026 Waterstone Way
$975,000
3026 Waterstone Way
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 2,847 sq ft
3365 Barrington Road
$695,000
3365 Barrington Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 3 ba 1,797 sq ft
3111 Departure Bay Road
$399,000
3111 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
102 1220 Manzanita Place
$1,145,000
102 1220 Manzanita Place
Nanaimo, BC
4 bd 3 ba 2,535 sq ft
200 Linley Road
$4,500,000
200 Linley Road
Nanaimo, BC
- bd - ba
2130 Estevan Road
$560,000
2130 Estevan Road
Nanaimo, BC
3 bd 2 ba 1,295 sq ft

Active listings

66

Departure Bay

Median price

$850k

All types

Avg. price

$1.0M

All types

LISTING MIX

What's for sale

Houses: 42 (64%), Condos: 6 (9%), Townhomes: 10 (15%), Land: 5 (8%)
Houses 42 · 64%
Condos 6 · 9%
Townhomes 10 · 15%
Land 5 · 8%
MARKET TAKEAWAY

Departure Bay at a glance

  • Houses dominate at 64% — condo and townhome buyers may need to look nearby.
  • Median of $849,900 puts most inventory in the $750k–$1M range.
  • 8 listings over $1.5M — likely acreages, premium lots, or larger detached homes.
  • 7 listings under $500k — check condition, size, and suite potential carefully.
  • Compare condition, layout, lot size, suite potential, and strata costs before judging value.

Living in Departure Bay

Convenient, connected Nanaimo living

Departure Bay offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.

LocationEasy access to nearby routes, shopping, schools, and everyday services.
HomesA useful mix of detached homes, condos, townhomes, and area-specific property options.
LifestyleParks, trails, beaches, recreation, and community amenities close to home.
Buyer FitA strong option for buyers comparing value, convenience, lifestyle, and long-term resale.
Departure Bay Nanaimo lifestyle
BUYER NOTES

What to Know About Departure Bay

Best fit Departure Bay offers access to everyday amenities, parks, schools, shopping, and major routes across Nanaimo.
Inventory mix Most active inventory here is detached homes, so buyers looking for condos or townhomes may need to compare nearby areas.
Watch for Compare condition, layout, parking, outdoor space, strata costs, suite potential, and resale appeal before judging value.
Nearby alternatives Also compare North Nanaimo, South Nanaimo, Old City.

Nearby Amenities

🎓 Schools (15)

  • ·École Quarterway Elementary
  • ·Forest Park Elementary School
  • ·Syuẁén'ct Elementary School
  • ·Cilaire Elementary School
  • ·École Océane
  • ·Hammond Bay Elementary School
  • +9 more

🛒 Grocery & Shops (10)

  • ·Save-On-Foods
  • ·Bulk Barn
  • ·Scuttlebutt News
  • ·Grab N Go Convenience
  • ·Kapitbahay Store
  • ·Circle K
  • +4 more

🚌 Transit (195)

  • ·Country Club Exchange Bay G
  • ·Departure Bay at Wassell (NB)
  • ·Country Club Exchange Bay H
  • ·Hammond Bay at Nottingham (SB)
  • ·Uplands at Long Lake (EB)
  • ·Bowen at Northfield (SB)
  • +189 more

🌿 Parks (75)

  • ·Barney Moriez Park
  • ·Wardropper Park
  • ·Beban Park
  • ·Sugarloaf Mountain Park
  • ·Cottle Creek Park
  • ·Country Club Park 1
  • +69 more

🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés (52)

  • ·Chachi's
  • ·Atigiano
  • ·Tim Hortons
  • ·Starbucks
  • ·Ali Baba Pizza
  • ·Huong Lan
  • +46 more

🏥 Medical (30)

  • ·Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre
  • ·Island Beltone
  • ·Shoppers Drug Mart
  • ·Central Drugs
  • ·Emergency
  • ·The Medicine Shoppe
  • +24 more

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