60 Homes for sale Active MLS listings
Nanaimo Neighbourhood
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.
$859,900 Median price Current area inventory
3 New this week Recently listed
70 Nearby places Within roughly 2 km
Know the Area
Departure Bay at a Glance
A quick look at current market activity, neighbourhood demographics, and nearby places in Departure Bay.
Market Status
Slower
Current Market
Current inventory and sales activity provide a useful snapshot of conditions for buyers comparing homes in Departure Bay.
Area Facts
8
Pending sales
Current market activity
70
Nearby places
9 schools 41 parks 4 shops 16 cafes
Local Connections
Getting Around
Approximate driving times from Departure Bay.
Downtown Nanaimo 5.9 km
10 min
Departure Bay Ferry 3.8 km
9 min
Costco Nanaimo 7.8 km
14 min
Vancouver Island University 7.4 km
13 min
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital 3.8 km
7 min
Neck Point Park 5.8 km
9 min
Approximate off-peak driving times. Actual travel times may vary with traffic, weather and route conditions.
Interactive Experience
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Buyer Insights
Local Market Snapshot
Departure Bay currently accounts for 7% of active listings in Nanaimo, giving buyers a useful view into one of the local neighbourhood markets.
Buyer Insight
Departure Bay appeals to buyers looking for a practical neighbourhood with room to compare options. A strong mix of detached homes, local amenities and nearby parks can make it a good fit for households planning to stay longer term.
Long-Term Outlook
While future home values cannot be predicted, Departure Bay combines neighbourhood fundamentals that buyers often consider over the long term, including local amenities, housing mix and population trends.
Neighbourhood amenities
What's nearby in Departure Bay
A snapshot of the everyday services, family amenities, recreation and transportation options around the neighbourhood.
Everyday
Families
Outdoors
Getting Around
Nanaimo Departure Bay Homes
$798,000
3310 Smugglers Hill Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$700,000
224 Cilaire Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$898,800
103 1217 Manzanita Place
Nanaimo, BC
$629,900
602 2560 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$1,150,000
3359 Edgewood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$1,695,000
2640 Randle Road
Nanaimo, BC
$719,900
3730 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$699,900
1605 King John Way
Nanaimo, BC
$479,900
325 2562 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$435,000
310 2560 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$859,900
3400 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$349,000
3111 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$1,450,000
181 Prince John Way
Nanaimo, BC
$1,039,900
2820 Cosgrove Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
$1,229,000
341 Sunny Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$1,649,900
1460 Sherwood Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$669,000
2446 Divot Drive
Nanaimo, BC
$899,900
162 Sir Lancelot Place
Nanaimo, BC
$799,000
7 White Eagle Terrace
Nanaimo, BC
$729,900
2490 Highland Boulevard
Nanaimo, BC
$1,749,000
3315 Hammond Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC
$879,900
160 San Frisco Way
Nanaimo, BC
$849,900
2840 Haliday Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
$2,149,900
1501 Argyle Avenue
Nanaimo, BC
$1,274,900
3250 Telescope Terrace
Nanaimo, BC
$899,900
1875 Bay Street
Nanaimo, BC
$499,900
104 Bray Road
Nanaimo, BC
$524,900
1630 Loat St
Nanaimo, BC
$524,900
1620 Loat St
Nanaimo, BC
$725,000
161 Canterbury Crescent
Nanaimo, BC
30 more homes available
Price distribution
Area Guide
Departure Bay homes for sale — active MLS listings
Departure Bay is built around its beach. The neighbourhood wraps the bay of the same name — one of Nanaimo's best swimming spots — and the proximity to the water shapes both the lifestyle and the market. Homes on the upper streets catch views over the bay and the Gulf Islands beyond. Those at the water's edge are among the most sought-after addresses in the city.
It is a residential neighbourhood in the truest sense — quiet, established, and oriented around outdoor life rather than commercial activity. The Departure Bay ferry terminal connects foot passengers directly to Horseshoe Bay, which makes it a practical choice for buyers who commute to the Lower Mainland occasionally.
The mix of buyers here is wide: young families who want the beach, established professionals who want the views, and retirees who have earned the address. Inventory is limited because most people who live here do not want to leave.
Departure Bay is one of Nanaimo's most sought-after residential addresses. The beach, the views, and the ferry connection to the mainland combine to create a neighbourhood that consistently outperforms the broader Nanaimo market in terms of demand and price stability. The ferry terminal connects directly to Horseshoe Bay, which makes the neighbourhood a practical choice for buyers who maintain ties to the Lower Mainland.
The ability to walk or cycle to the ferry, combined with the beach and the residential quiet of the streets above it, creates a lifestyle combination that is genuinely rare at any price point in coastal BC. Homes near the water have appreciated steadily over time.
For buyers considering Departure Bay, inventory constraints are the primary challenge. The neighbourhood is established and most owners are not motivated to sell. When properties do come to market they tend to attract interest quickly and from multiple directions. Buyers who have identified Departure Bay as their target area are best served by being prepared to act and by working with an agent who knows when listings are coming before they appear publicly.
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Local Market Snapshot
Median pricing sits at $860k across current listings. Within 2km you'll find 9 schools 41 parks 73 transit stops. Inventory and pricing can shift quickly | check back regularly for new listings.