Getting around
Cars are a very good mode of transportation in this part of Nanaimo. Accessing a place to park is generally easy. In contrast, the transit service in Departure Bay is rather poor. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines traversing the neighbourhood, and bus stops are not very far from most homes. Cycling is occasionally challenging in Departure Bay since riding is made difficult by the typically hilly area, and the cycling infrastructure is sometimes poor. Walking is also not especially feasible for residents in this part of Nanaimo as few daily errands can be run without a vehicle.