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native archway in Departure Bay oceanfront park

thrilling Bay & Ocean views!

Departure Bay Real Estate

Departure Bay is a bay in Central Nanaimo, and its surrounding neighbourhood is also referred to as "Departure Bay." The oceanside views from Departure Bay homes for sale are incredible, as many homes overlook the BC Ferries passing in and out. Lot sizes are often larger in this area and offer a variety of architectural styles, ranging from character, to split-level, to luxury homes. There's also a modest selection of condos and townhomes available.

ocean views

central location

Departure Bay Real Estate Stats

Average Home Price	$933K
Lowest Priced Home	$325K
Highest Listing Price	$2.4M
Total Property Listings	9
Avg. Days On Market	63
Avg. Price/SQFT	$438

Property Types (active listings)

Nanaimo Area Homes

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$849,000

2521 Cosgrove Cres, Nanaimo

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,884 SqFt Residential MLS® # 883240

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

$590,000

1855 Bay St, Nanaimo

4 Beds 3 Baths 1,823 SqFt Residential MLS® # 882246

eXp Realty

$1,750,000

2745 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo

4 Beds 4 Baths 2,545 SqFt Residential MLS® # 879622

RE/MAX Ocean Pointe Realty (LD)

$324,900

↓ $15,000

2560 Departure Bay Rd 504, Nanaimo

2 Beds 1 Bath 1,005 SqFt Residential MLS® # 879231

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

$1,100,000

162 Cilaire Dr, Nanaimo

5 Beds 3 Baths 2,855 SqFt Residential MLS® # 879225

RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

$474,900

2560 Departure Bay Rd 205, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,159 SqFt Residential MLS® # 878455

eXp Realty

$449,900

2560 Departure Bay Rd 106, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,147 SqFt Residential MLS® # 877834

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

$459,000

↓ $10,000

2560 Departure Bay Rd 407, Nanaimo

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,666 SqFt Residential MLS® # 872559

RE/MAX Of Nanaimo

$2,399,000

↑ $49,000

2600 Randle Rd, Nanaimo

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,479 SqFt Residential MLS® # 863517

Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)

sunrise over departure bay beach in nanaimo, bc

Mere minutes from the water

OVERVIEW

The houses for sale in Departure Bay are just minutes from the water, and residents love the easy access to the Departure Bay beach and associated outdoor recreational activities. Water sports enthusiasts enjoy kayaking, boating, swimming, and standup paddle boarding in the area, and there are great nearby hiking spots for the everyday explorer, too! Sitting on the beach watching the sun set and rise is also a wonderful luxury the neighbourhood has to offer.

direct water access

popular beaches

oceanview homes overlooking departure bay park in nanaimo, bc

departure bay beach overlooking ferry terminal, nanaimo, bc

Neighbourhood

Highlights

01
Surreal views overlooking Departure Bay & Newcastle Island
02
A charming variety of homes across refreshingly quiet enclaves
03
Vibrant & active community spirit
04
Direct access to one of Nanaimo's most popular beaches

Take it all in Departure Bay is the perfect place to take full advantage of Nanaimo's natural outdoor beauty & iconic coastal splendor.

playground at Kin Park in Departure Bay neighbourhood

Friendly neighbours, pride of ownership

Proud Community Spirit

The Departure Bay area is known for its sense of community and camaraderie. There is a sense of neighbourliness amongst residents, and its near proximity to the Departure Bay BC Ferries terminal makes transportation a breeze.

Nearby schools include Rock City Elementary, Departure Bay Elementary, Cilaire Elementary, and Wellington Secondary.

strong community

great schools

view from the departure bay neighbourhood in nanaimo, bc

charming pockets of Homes

Sub-Neighbourhoods

You also may be familiar with some of Departure Bay's sub neighbourhoods, such as:

Sherwood Forest
Stephenson Point
Cilaire
Lynburn Estates
Beach Estates.

All of these communities feature some fantastic homes for sale.

dynamic neighbourhoods

charming properties

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