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Our prices for hotels in Nanaimo are cheapest in February

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Mar
CA $146
Average price during March is CA $146
Apr
CA $137
Average price during April is CA $137
May
CA $157
Average price during May is CA $157
Jun
CA $159
Average price during June is CA $159
Jul
CA $172
Average price during July is CA $172
Aug
CA $177
Average price during August is CA $177
Sep
CA $142
Average price during September is CA $142
Oct
CA $147
Average price during October is CA $147
Nov
CA $148
Average price during November is CA $148
Dec
CA $136
Average price during December is CA $136
Jan
CA $135
Average price during January is CA $135
Feb
CA $131
Average price during February is CA $131
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March

trending_flatModerate crowds
High 8°C / low 3°C. Cloudy most days.
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March, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 8 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 3 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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April, Low crowds, average high temperature 10 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 5 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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May, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 15 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 9 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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June, High crowds, average high temperature 18 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 11 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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July, High crowds, average high temperature 22 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 14 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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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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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 5 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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January, Low crowds, average high temperature 5 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 2 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 5 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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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.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Departure Bay?

We have 11 accommodations in the neighborhood. Our travelers don't have any top picks in Departure Bay but here are some of their favorites nearby:

    Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo - 2.5 mi (4 km) away

    • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

    Inn On Long Lake - 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away

    Hotel with private beach
    • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

    Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo - 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away

    Bayfront hotel with restaurant
    • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Attentive staff

    Coast Bastion Hotel - 3 mi (4.9 km) away

    Hotel with restaurant, bar
    • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

    Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo - 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away

    Art Deco hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
    • Free WiFi • Bar • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location

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)

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