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
160 Canterbury Cres, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #463354
Premium Construction With Fantastic Southern Exposure Plus Beautiful Bay And Ocean Views. Enjoy City Lights Reflecting Off The Harbour At Night. North End Of Nanaimo Nestled On One Of The Most Elevated Private Subdivisions Available. The Home Will Offer Qua...
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
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
2525 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464322
Departure Bay - Private .82 Ac Estate-like Property - Subdividable. A Unique Opportunity To Own This Very Rare Mature Manicured Property That Offers Complete Privacy With Beautiful Gardens And Large Trees And Is Located In A Central Location Within Walking ...
Single Family
340 Carnoustie Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464034
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...
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
Lot D Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464227
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 4 Exclusive Residences Now 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 Engineered...
Single Family
Lot A Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464212
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 4 Exclusive Residences Now 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 Engineered...
Single Family
Lot B Manzanita Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #464221
Welcome To This Prestigious Development Of Only 4 Exclusive Residences Now 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, Engineere...
Single Family
130 Locksley Place, Nanaimo, BC
MLS® #459300
Warm Southern Exposure & Ocean Views Of Departure, Newcastle Island, City Of Nanaimo. You Seldom See Homes For Sale On This Lovely Cul-de-sac. Nicely Updated & Immaculate 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Family Rooms & Den, Has Plenty Of Space For Kids Or Guests. Fro...
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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