Departure Bay Ferry Parking

Parking at the Departure Bay BC Ferries terminal in Nanaimo is managed by Robbins Parking and offers convenient short-term and long-term options for ferry travellers. Located close to the terminal, these parking lots provide flexible payment methods and clear parking guidance to help ensure a smooth start to your trip. Review parking rates, payment details, and important information below before departing.

Location Details

Departure Bay

Long Term- Lot 415
Short Term- Lot 416

680 Trans-Canada Highway, Nanaimo

Parking Rates

Lot 416 – Closest to the Ferry Terminal

Prices:

$1.00 per 30 minutes
$28.00 per 24 hours (maximum 7 days)

Payment Methods

Meter – Pay by Plate

Purchase your parking and ensure you enter the correct license plate.

Coin and Credit Card Machines

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Visa and Mastercard Debit, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Debit NOT supported.

Lot 415 – Behind the Short Term Lot

Prices:

$8.00 for 6 hours
$18.00 per 24 hours (maximum 10 days)

Payment Methods

Meter – Pay by Stall
Meter – Pay by Plate
Note payment – at yellow meter

Coins and Credit Card Machines:

Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Visa and Mastercard Debit, Google Pay and Apple Pay.

Debit NOT supported.

If you purchase your parking with a credit card at a meter, you have the option to activate “Text to Extend” at the time of purchase.

  • Once the transaction has been completed, you will be asked to enter your telephone number.
  • 20 minutes before your parking expires, you will be texted to extend.
  • You must extend before your time expires.
  • You will not be able to extend after your time expires and you will not receive text confirmation if this occurs.
  • If your time has already expired, please use HONK Mobile to pay for a new parking session.

  • Limited to 3 minutes.
  • Do not leave your vehicle unattended.
  • Do not pick up passengers in this location unless the person being picked up has mobility-related needs.

HONK MOBILE

You can download the app from your app store or go to the website.

Zone 415 – Long Term Parking
Zone 416 – Short Term Parking

  • Find zone
  • Select time frame
  • Enter license plate
  • Enter payment details (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit or PayPal)
  • Complete parking
  • You will receive a message from HONK near your expiry time

Accessible parking is located in the short-term parking area.
Please purchase parking at the long-term meter using the appropriate stall number or purchase via HONK Mobile using your license plate.
Please display a valid accessible parking permit.

If you park in the designated motorcycle parking area, there is no charge for parking.

Items of Note

Purchase your parking before leaving your vehicle in the lot.

Double check you enter the correct license plate details.

Ensure you pay for the correct area- Short Term/ long term.