Unlike Nanaimo's other major ferry terminal, Duke Point, Departure Bay has public transit connections.

Beginning in 1951, the Black Ball Line originally ran its ferry service from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay using the ferries Kahloke and Chinook.

In November 1961, BC Ferries took over service by acquiring the Black Ball Line.

This change occurred to alleviate traffic flow in Nanaimo.

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