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Departure 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.
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.
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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This 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom house on a 0.21 acre lot, in desirable Departure Bay, backs onto the school for added privacy . Not only does it have suite potential it has 3 ...
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Wake to sun-drenched sunrises. End the day with a dreamscape sunset. This is the ultimate in ocean & mountain living - 180-degree vistas so stunning, they're simply intox...
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
Welcome to your turn key zero maintenance dream home in the heart of Cottle Creek Estates. 400+ acre Linley Valley Park is your backyard! This stunning brand new residen...
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
Sharply priced, this 2,719 sqft contemporary 5-bed, 3-bath home sits on a nearly 10,000 sqft lot in sought-after Departure Bay, close to schools, ferries, parks, golf, ma...
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
Stunning panoramic view home in one of Nanaimo's most sought after neighbourhoods. This thoughtfully designed custom home captures sweeping vistas of Departure Bay, Newca...
Courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
Beautiful 5-bedroom residence in one of Nanaimo’s most coveted family neighbourhoods, ideally located between sought-after schools, shopping and the beautiful Departure B...
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)
Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom townhome backing onto the Nanaimo Golf Course, offering privacy and peaceful green views. This modernized home features stylish updates, a...
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
Welcome to 1410 Sherwood Drive where south-facing views over Departure Bay provide the backdrop for this extensively renovated home. The gourmet kitchen features premium...
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
Quiet cul de sac living meets real flexibility at 3231 Lauren Mary Place. This half duplex provides a spacious 3 bed, 2 bath home upstairs w/ new kitchen cabinets, sink, ...
Courtesy of Stonehaus Realty Corp.
This condo provides you with the lifestyle you've been looking for. A top floor balcony with the ocean in front of you, downstairs for your favourite morning drink at Dri...
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
Freehold home ownership awaits at this cozy 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home set on a sprawling 0.30 acre lot just a 5 minute walk from Departure Bay Beach. Backing on to Woodst...
Courtesy of REMAX Professionals (NA)
Nice Ocean & Mountain views ! Rare offering on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Lynburn Estates. First time on the open market since the 1970's this stunning colonial s...
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Superb family home in Departure Bay with a rare 624 sq.ft detached shop! Situated on a generous 0.27-acre lot close to schools, shopping & amenities, this split-level 4-b...
Courtesy of Royal LePage Island Living (PK)
Welcome to your modern oasis with breathtaking ocean views at unit 108 in the desirable Seascape Manor. This updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo offers a perfect blend of...
Courtesy of 460 Realty Inc. (NA)
Experience a Nanaimo waterfront setting, where ferries and marine life animate 180-degree views of Departure Bay. Privately positioned on 0.65 acre, this 4431 sq.ft. resi...
Courtesy of Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
Rare urban estate in Nanaimo’s prestigious Lynburn Estates. Situated on a flat 0.84-acre lot with dual-street frontages offering immense future development potential, thi...
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
Welcome to 3161 Singleton Rd, a fantastic opportunity in Nanaimo's sought-after Departure Bay neighbourhood! Situated on a spacious 9,700 sq ft corner lot zoned R5, this ...
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
Welcome to 3310 Smugglers Hill Drive, a spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering approximately 2,069 sq. ft. in highly desirable Departure Bay. Set among mature trees...
Courtesy of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
Located in the highly regarded Cilaire neighbourhood, one of Nanaimo’s most established and sought-after neighbourhoods, where pride of ownership and high-value homes def...
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
Moments from Departure Bay Beach, this beautifully designed townhome pairs panoramic ocean and mountain views with generous living spaces and a remarkable sense of privac...
Courtesy of eXp Realty (NA)
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