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Departure Bay Real Estate & Homes

Home in Departure Bay, Nanaimo BCDeparture Bay provides homeowners a wide range of benefits including some of the most impressive views from their home's windows. The community, which is a neighbourhood located in Nanaimo, is located on the hills that surround Department Bay itself. The hillside elevation helps to create beautiful views of the bay itself as well as the surrounding mountain hillside and even Vancouver. For those that truly love the water and marine life, this area can often allow residents to feel as though they are perched in a lighthouse watching the boats come in.

What To Expect In Departure Bay

Aside from spending your days looking out into the Bay to watch the BC Ferries coming in, residents also benefit from the overall easy access this community offers to local amenities. Virtually nothing in the city is more than 10 minutes from Departure Bay's neighbourhood. More so, many residents can walk to the grocery or to the various beautiful docks and boardwalks in this area.


Departure Bay has a long history of being very valuable to the area. It was one of the most sought after bays in the area because of its sheltered design. As a result, this port city became a connection point to the various mines and timber mills in the area moving product out towards Vancouver and the rest of the Pacific Northwest. Today it is quite modern and maintains its natural landscape.

Real Estate In Departure Bay

The homes in this oceanside neighbourhood give buyers a wide range of styles to choose from including some unique homes. You will find many of the homes closer to the beach are older and more unique, a feature that many people seek out in real estate here. For more modern homes that have been built in the last few decades, move up the hillside just a bit. This is where you will find even the most luxurious of homes in the area.

Numerous subdivisions exist in this area including Beach Estates, Lynburn Estates, Sherwood Forest and Kin Beach. Home values are on the rise here as well. Over the last year, sale prices have climbed by an average of 8.2%. This showcases the demand for the beauty homes in this hillside community.

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1630 Loat  St, Nanaimo image
1630 Loat St, Nanaimo $524,900

This is one of the last buildable lots in Departure Bay. A clean and level 7200 sq ft surrounded by mature properties set along the edge of the plateau, giving you a ...

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  • 1044206 MLS
Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

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1501 Argyle  Ave, Nanaimo image
1501 Argyle Ave, Nanaimo $2,149,900

Departure Bay Estate with Custom Carriage Home! Situated on a beautifully landscaped 17,000+ sqft lot in one of Nanaimo's most desirable neighbourhoods, this exceptional ...

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  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1044013 MLS
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

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3250 Telescope  Terr, Nanaimo image
3250 Telescope Terr, Nanaimo $1,274,900

Set above Departure Bay, this one-of-a-kind residence pairs sweeping ocean, harbour and city-light views with sunny southern exposure and striking West Coast contemporary...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1043760 MLS
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)

Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)

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1875 Bay  St, Nanaimo image
1875 Bay St, Nanaimo $899,900

Come see this west coast styled home and live the island life in Departure Bay. Enjoy a morning coffee on the new deck and catch glimpses of the ocean, or unwind in the ...

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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1044137 MLS
Courtesy of One Percent Realty Ltd.

Courtesy of One Percent Realty Ltd.

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1620 Loat  St, Nanaimo image
1620 Loat St, Nanaimo $549,900

If you want to live/build in the best area of departure bay this is one of the best entrances tolive on a Clean 7200 sq ft lot surounded by mature established properties ...

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  • 1044119 MLS
Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

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1620 Loat  St, Nanaimo image
1620 Loat St, Nanaimo $549,900 ▲

If you want to live/build in the best area of departure bay this is one of the best entrances to live on a Clean 7200 sq ft lot surounded by mature established propertie...

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  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1044107 MLS
Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

Courtesy of William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services

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104 Bray  Rd, Nanaimo image
104 Bray Rd, Nanaimo $499,900

This 13,000 sq.ft. lot is the last lot that offers sun exposure, ocean views, & valley views & is perched over the rest of the development adding an element of freedom. T...

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  • 1044069 MLS
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)

Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)

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3021 Crestwood  Pl, Nanaimo image
3021 Crestwood Pl, Nanaimo $759,900

Beautifully updated family home, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in desirable Departure Bay. This well-maintained split-entry home features a bright, open-concept kitch...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1043573 MLS
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

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3406 Ocean Mist  Pl, Nanaimo image
3406 Ocean Mist Pl, Nanaimo $789,000

Luxury townhome living in Rockwood Heights! This rarely-available 2 bed+den end unit in Departure Bay offers convenient access to some of Nanaimo’s best beaches and hikin...

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  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1043671 MLS
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)

Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)

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618 Beach  Dr, Nanaimo image
618 Beach Dr, Nanaimo $849,900

EXCEPTIONAL Olde English VALUE! Built by Jack Nash, the founder of the iconic Crow and Gate Pub in Cedar, this exceptional and endearing home carries the same sense of pe...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1043472 MLS
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty LD

Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty LD

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161 Canterbury  Cres, Nanaimo image
161 Canterbury Cres, Nanaimo $725,000

Spectacular views abound from this magnificent setting atop Canterbury Crescent, one of Nanaimo's signature neighbourhoods. Panoramic ocean, city and mountain views unfol...

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  • 1043249 MLS
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

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1820 Argyle  Ave, Nanaimo image
1820 Argyle Ave, Nanaimo $1,129,000

A rare offering indeed on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Lynburn. First time on the open market since the 1970's this stunning colonial style home sits up nicely on i...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1032642 MLS
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

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2549 Doctors  Rd, Nanaimo image
2549 Doctors Rd, Nanaimo $794,900

Welcome to 2543 Doctors Road, the final opportunity to own a brand-new home in this exclusive five-unit development in the heart of Departure Bay. One of Nanaimo's most s...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1042574 MLS
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

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2619 Cosgrove  Cres, Nanaimo image
2619 Cosgrove Cres, Nanaimo $799,900

Located in the sought-after Lynburn Estates, this well maintained split-level home offers an exceptional opportunity in one of Departure Bay's most desirable neighbourhoo...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1043069 MLS
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

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267 Nottingham  Dr, Nanaimo image
267 Nottingham Dr, Nanaimo $988,000

Enjoy Outstanding views of Departure Bay and Newcastle Island & beyond from your wrap around deck. This Sherwood Forrest gem is sure to captivate you. Classic post and be...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1042394 MLS
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

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2835 Departure Bay  Rd Unit ##101, Nanaimo image
2835 Departure Bay Rd Unit ##101, Nanaimo $1,468,000

Experience elevated coastal living in this executive penthouse just steps from the sandy shores of Departure Bay. This contemporary West Coast home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 b...

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  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1042263 MLS
Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd.

Courtesy of Pemberton Holmes Ltd.

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2079 Bay  St, Nanaimo image
2079 Bay St, Nanaimo $849,800

Bright, updated, and well-located in Departure Bay. This 5 bed, 3 bath home was fully renovated in 2018, offering a clean, modern interior with an open concept kitchen, d...

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  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1042683 MLS
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

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2999 King Richard  Dr, Nanaimo image
2999 King Richard Dr, Nanaimo $2,000,000

Rarely does an opportunity like this become available in one of Nanaimo's most sought-after neighbourhoods. Situated on an impressive 0.88-acre gently sloping lot in desi...

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  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1042700 MLS
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)

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3255 Folkestone  Dr, Nanaimo image
3255 Folkestone Dr, Nanaimo $674,900

High above Departure Bay is the super-desirable Edgewood community, much loved for its tidy aesthetic and panoramic views. Most units are attached townhomes with no yards...

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  • 2 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1042793 MLS
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)

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473 Nottingham  Dr, Nanaimo image
473 Nottingham Dr, Nanaimo $1,119,000 ▲

Life is better in Departure Bay. Tucked into one of Nanaimo's most desirable neighbourhoods, this beautifully maintained executive 3,000 sq ft home offers thoughtfully de...

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  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 1042620 MLS
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

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