Located right in the middle of Nanaimo is Departure Bay. The constant ferry and float plane traffic gives visitors something to watch for while visiting this beautiful spot. Great views of the west side of Piper's Lagoon and the north end of Newcastle Island. A couple of restaurants and a kids park are here as well.
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| Departure Bay Beach in Nanaimo |
Newcastle Island, ferries, birds and float planes are just some of many sights that can be found down on the beach at Departure Bay.
Wildlife:
Birds and if you are lucky some deer of even marine life that may have happened in to the bay.
Visit-ability:
Nice spot for a picnic or a quick swim during the warm summer days especially if you are staying in the area and only have a couple of hours.
Thoughts:
The beach itself is quite rocky, but during the summers there is an area that is bouyed off for swimming and the logs are moved around for "privacy" areas along the beach. Across the street area ocuple of restaurants and a gas station with a convenience store so that you can get some snacks or food if you did not bring lunch or dinner along with you. At the end of the beach there is a kids play park run by the Kinsmen. If in the area it is a good spot for an afternoon but if you are driving the beaches a few kilometres up the road in Parksville are much better.
Rating:
4/10
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