Departure Bay

Beachfront living at the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal

99,863

Area population

45.2

Median age

66.7%

Home ownership

$75,500

Median income

Figures cover Nanaimo (Nanaimo, City (CY)). Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Full census profile.

The Neighbourhood

Departure Bay.

Departure Bay takes its name from the BC Ferries terminal that connects Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay, but it is just as well known locally for its sandy beach and the homes that climb the slope above it with views across the Strait of Georgia. Older character homes mix with newer view properties along the Island Highway.

Getting around: The Departure Bay ferry terminal sits at the neighbourhood's edge, with Island Highway 19A and the Nanaimo Parkway close by for driving north or south.
Schools & family: Departure Bay's elementary school serves the neighbourhood, with secondary students continuing on at nearby Nanaimo schools.
Shopping & lifestyle: A neighbourhood shopping node covers daily basics, with Woodgrove Centre a short drive north.

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