The Departure Bay area is a beautiful oceanside neighbourhood, a bowl-shaped valley rising from a large beach. It is 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, development continues - especially higher up on the bluffs.
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Single Family Detached
1666 Sheriff Way, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #855142
This One-of-a-kind Luxury Estate Sits High Above Departure Bay And Boasts Panoramic Ocean Views Spanning From Vancouver, Over The Gulf Islands, Over Greater Nanaimo, And All The Way To Mount Arrowsmith. The Gorgeous Landscaped Grounds Include Lawns, Mature ...
Single Family Detached
2745 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #854695
Live Across From Nanaimo's Departure Bay Beach!! Behind The Blue Door Of This Beach-facing 4 Bdrm, 4 Bath Home - Including A 1-bdrm Lower Suite - You'll Find Wall-to-wall Light, Smart Design, And Beautiful Interiors. Priceless Ocean And Mountain Views, Deck...
Single Family Detached
300 Cottle Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #841474
This Gorgeous Quality Built Executive Style 6 Bed/5 Bath Residence Is Situated On A 15,499 Sq Ft Beautifully Landscaped Lot. A Southern Exposure On One Side Of The Property, Open Large Deck. All Fenced, 3 Car Garage, Sprinkler System. Legal Suite And Unauth...
Single Family Detached
261 Blairgowrie Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #854402
A Golfer’s Paradise With A Mortgage Helper! Backing Onto The 3rd Hole Of The Nanaimo Golf Club, This 5 Bed 4 Bath Home Sits On A 1/4 Acre And Has Been Extensively Updated And Meticulously Cared For. As You Step Into The Home You’ll Be Greeted By The 9’ Ceil...
Single Family Detached
Lt D Manzanita Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #836799
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 Detached
2513 Cosgrove Cres, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #856179
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Single Family Detached
128 Amphion Terr, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #854531
Luxury Is The Word That Will Come To Mind When You See 128 Amphion Terrace. The Exterior Of The Home Features Sleek Clean Lines, A Beautiful Contrast In Colour, Glass Railings, And A Custom Tiffany Blue Door. Entering The Foyer You Walk Up A Beautifully Des...
Single Family Detached
473 Nottingham Dr, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #855918
Custom Built Executive Residence Situated In Desirable Cottle Creek Estates. Fantastic Floor Plan With High End Finishing Including Wood Flooring, Crown Moulding And The Bonus Of Peek-a-boo Ocean Views. This Home Is Thoughtfully Designed With 2 Bed/2 Bath A...
Single Family Detached
100 Bray Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #851384
Custom Executive Home 3bed,3bath In A Quiet Neighborhood On A Corner Lot & A No Thru Road. Spacious Master Bdrm With A 5-piece Ensuite That Has A Luxury Rich,custom Tiled Shower & Bathtub Area. Sit By The Fire In The Living Room That Boasts 11ft Ceilings & ...
Single Family Detached
3409 Barrington Rd, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #850213
Brilliant Contemporary Custom Built Home In Rockwood Heights. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, South Facing With Soaring Views Over Departure Bay Area. The Modern High End Unique Features Of This Home Are Endless. Upon Entry Notice The Polished Concrete Floors, Cra...
Single Family Detached
2827 Cosgrove Cres, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #840781
Updated Lynburn Home Located In A Desirable Departure Bay Neighbourhood Overlooking The Bay & Boasting Views Of The Ocean & Coastal Mountains. This Well-maintained Home Offers 3,491 Sqft, 4 Beds & 3 Baths & Is Situated On A Low Maintenance 0.22-acre Corner ...
Single Family Detached
344 Manhas Pl, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #855913
This Home Is Nestled In A Prestigious Area Of Departure Bay. Within A Few Kilometre From Departure Bay Ferry And Beautiful Ocean Side Park. The 7 Bedroom Home Includes A Legal 2 Bedroom Suite For A Great Mortgage Helper, Currently Tenanted To Great Tenants....
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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