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® #459347
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
1451 Sherwood Drive, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #462021
Breathtaking Ocean Views Abound From This West Coast Contemporary Home! Masterfully Designed, This Executive Home Has Every Corner Covered. The Entry Sets A Tone Of Sophistication W/vaulted Ceilings, A Textured Tile Wall & A Staircase That Leads Your Eye Up...
Lots/Acreage
3240 Fieldstone Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #459748
Your Custom Dream Home Or Fabulous Development Opportunity! Perched At The Top Of Nanaimo's Most Exclusive Gated Community Edgewood Estates Sits This Stunning Property. The Plans Are In Place For 3 Luxurious 3000+ Sq.ft. Patio Homes In Their Own Separate St...
Single Family
2525 Battersea Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #454094
This Is True Semi-waterfront With Battersea Road Ending At This Property And Flat Walk-on Beachfront Only 20 Steps Away. Departure Bay Has To Be The Best Waterfront Nanaimo Has To Offer With Sandy Beaches, Beautiful Sunrises, Lots Of Interesting Boating And...
Single Family
2198 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #460633
This 4,300 Sf Ocean View Residence Utilizes The Slope To Create 3 Levels Of Living Quarters On Top Of Cilaire, A Central And Prestigious Neighborhood, In A 12,155 Sf Corner Lot Overlooking Departure Bay. Each Level Is Designed For Efficient Use Of Space, Ea...
Single Family
Lot C Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #459966
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 4 Exclusive Residences Now Offering The Pre-sale In Rockwood Height Departure Bay. The West Coast Contemporary Architecture Of This Area Is Cohesive And Impressive. These Luxury Builds Will Include Engineered ...
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
105 Bray Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #461282
Departure Bay Custom Crafted Residence - Cottle Creek. A Truly Unique Residence Not Found In Most Nanaimo Neighborhoods. This Custom Crafted Residence With Loaded Curb Appeal Immediately Makes A Statement As You Approach. Strategically Designed To Its 12,91...
Single Family
350 Carnoustie Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #460820
Located In Departure Bay And Backing On To The 3rd Hole Of The Nanaimo Golf Club Is This Fully Renovated Executive Home Offering You The Ultimate In Luxury And Lifestyle. From The Moment You Arrive You Will Be Impressed By This Immaculate Home And Its Level...
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
340 Carnoustie Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #460935
This Sprawling Custom Rancher Has An Estate Like Gated Property That Backs Onto The 3rd Hole Of The Nanaimo Golf Course With A Triple Car Garage. You Enter This Renovated One Level Home Through A Grand Entry That Has Beautiful Hard Wood Floors Running Throu...
Lots/Acreage
1228 Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #453598
Dp Approved Ready To Build South Facing Development Lot With Ocean And Mountain Views. Located In Prestigious Departure Bay Subdivision Rockwood Heights. Development Permit In Place To Build 4 Contemporary Homes Each With A Unique View Of Ocean, Mountain An...
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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