Descanso Bay
Descanso Bay is a bay in Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Descanso Bay is situated near the town Gabriola Island, as well as near the area Newcastle.Places of Interest
Highlights: Duke Point ferry terminal.
Duke Point ferry terminal
Station
Duke Point is a major ferry terminal owned and… Duke Point ferry terminal is situated 2½ km southwest of Descanso Bay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gabriola Island and Harmac.
Gabriola Island
Town
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia, Canada.
Descanso Bay
- Type: Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Latitude
49.17856° or 49° 10′ 43″ north
Longitude
-123.86742° or 123° 52′ 3″ west
Open location code
84XR54HM+C2
GeoNames ID
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Newcastle and South End.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Galiano Gallery and Malaspina Point.
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