The Departure Bay area is a beautiful oceanside neighbourhood, a bowl-shaped valley rising from a large beach. It is considered to be a highly desirable area owing to its spectacular ocean views, large swimming beach and park, well-kept homes, and central location. Almost anyone who's been to Nanaimo will be familiar with Departure Bay as the large bay where the ferry arrives from Vancouver. (But the ferry terminal is not in the residential area referred to as Departure Bay - it's in the Brechin Hill neighbourhood.)
There are luxury waterfront houses down by the beach of course, but as you go uphill you'll notice a mix of modest "BC boxes" as well as a lot of older and newer custom homes. The southern half of the region (Cilaire and Beach Estates, and the area around the Nanaimo Golf Club - see my map below) features larger parcels with homes built in the 1950s-1970s. The northern part of Departure Bay is more rocky and has 1960s-80s homes built in the peaks and ravines - it's called "Sherwood Forest" and the streets are named accordingly (Prince John Way, Marion Way, Bowstring Close). Of course, there are also many newer homes, especially higher up on the bluffs.
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Single Family
1326 Ivy Lane, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #465235
Breathtaking Views And Classic Elegance Define This World Class Property In The Departure Bay. In One Of The Most Desirable Locations In The Bay Area, This Home, Custom Built, Offers Luxury Living, Spectacular Vistas And Grand Outdoor Entertaining Spaces. E...
Single Family
1907 Carmel Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #456941
Live Your Dream Life In This Executive Family Home Located On A Very Private Estate In The Heart Of A Fantastic Departure Bay Neighbourhood. Follow The Private Tree-lined Driveway To The Sunny, Level Property Which Is Nearly 1 Acre In Size. Year Round Depar...
Single Family
369 Nottingham Drive, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #456579
Stunning Ocean View House Situated On The Top Of A Small Hill In Departure Bay. Three Level Home With Private And Excellent Sun Exposure Location With Walking Distance To The Beach. Enter This Beautiful Home On The Lower Floor And You Will Find Nice Big Lob...
Single Family
350 Carnoustie Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #467354
Located In Departure Bay, Backing On To The 3rd Hole Of The Nanaimo Golf Club Is This West Coast Style Home Offering You The Ultimate In Luxury & Lifestyle. As You Enter You'll Feel Right At Home With The Sounds & Cozy Feel Of The Wood Burning Fireplace. Th...
Single Family
2525 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464322
Departure Bay - Private .82 Ac Estate-like Property - Subdividable This Very Rare Mature Manicured Property Offers Complete Privacy With Beautiful Gardens And Large Trees And Is Located In A Central Location Within Walking Distance To Brooks Landing Shoppin...
Single Family
123 Bray Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #465147
Stunning Main Level Entry Home In Departure Bay! Built In 2018 & Offering Over 3400 Sqr.ft. Of Spacious Living You'll Find 2 Bedrooms And The Master Suite On The Main Floor, Along With An Open Concept Kitchen, Living And Dining Room. Modern High-end Finishe...
Single Family
Lt D Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #467468
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 3 Remaining Exclusive Residences Offering For Pre-sale In Rockwood Heights Departure Bay. The West Coast Contemporary Architecture Of This Area Is Cohesive And Impressive. These Luxury Builds Will Include Engi...
Single Family
140 Bray Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #466884
Exective Rancher In Cottle Creek Estates. With Close To 2200 Sq Ft Of Luxurous Living, This Sprawling One Level Home, With 3 Bedrooms, Den And 2 Bathrooms Will Surely Impress. Located On A No Thru Road, In A Quiet Departure Bay Neighborhood, Surrounded By F...
Single Family
3103 Tanglewood Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #466203
Immaculate Family Home With Ocean Views Of Departure Bay. This One Owner Home Offers 4 Spacious Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms, Den, Family Room, And A Large Multipurpose/games Room. Beautiful Sand And Finish Hardwood Throughout The Main Living Area And Warm Ca...
Single Family
170 Nottingham Drive, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #467516
Welcome To 170 Nottingham Drive A Charming Beachy Split - Level With A Little 70's Funk Where You Can Sit On One Of Three Decks And Enjoy Sailboats, Kayakers, Three Ferries, Eagles And Even The Occasional Orca, Everything An Active Ocean View Has To Offer I...
Single Family
473 Nottingham Drive, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #466059
Custom Built Executive Residence Situated In Desirable Cottle Creek Estates. Fantastic Floor Plan With High End Finishing Including Wood Flooring And Crown Moulding. This Home Is Thoughtfully Designed With A Bright Den Or Sitting Room On The Main Level. 1 O...
Single Family
Lt A Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #467458
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 3 Remaining Exclusive Residences Offering For Pre-sale In Rockwood Heights Departure Bay. The West Coast Contemporary Architecture Of This Area Is Cohesive And Impressive. These Luxury Builds Will Include Engi...
The first telephone line in British Columbia was installed here in the 1880s - it ran from the wharves at Departure Bay up to the coal town of Wellington (now part of Nanaimo, between Diver Lake and Long Lake). One of the mining engineers assembled the telephone system based on instructions he saw in a science magazine.
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