Loud bikes?
We put ours
on mute.
You wanted a quiet afternoon, pal. The neighbourhood soundtrack had other ideas. Here’s a little Departure Bay escape you can turn down.
Play the gameFor the real noise,
start here, bud.
If you came here asking how to deal with loud dirtbikes or motorcycle noise in Nanaimo, the City’s noise information is a useful place to start. It explains its complaint process and contact options.
Actual neighbourhood issue?
Read the City of Nanaimo’s noise information →
This page promotes a fictional browser game. We don’t take complaints or represent the City.
For imaginary road rage,
we brought snacks.
Departure Bay Speedway turns a familiar Nanaimo commute into an arcade romp. You’re the dirt biking dirtbag this time: white helmet, red bike, Nanaimo bars at the ready.
Keep the chaos on screen, dial down the sound and give the neighbours their afternoon back. Press M in the game to mute.
Take the virtual ride →Love the neighbourhood.
Laugh at the nonsense.
School traffic. A bus round the bend. That glorious glimpse of the bay. A wildly fictional day on a very familiar road.
All the “watch it, bud!”
With a volume control.
We’re poking fun at an over-the-top game character. The real people on Departure Bay Road are our audience, not our targets. Grab a buddy, pick a name and see who gets to the beach in better shape.
A few things, bud.
How can I deal with loud dirtbikes in Nanaimo?
For real-world noise concerns, start with the City of Nanaimo’s noise information and complaint options. This game cannot receive or resolve complaints.
Can I play without the engine noise?
Yes. Press M to mute game audio. The waiting-room beat sound is optional and starts switched off.
Is this an official Nanaimo simulator?
No, bud. Departure Bay Speedway is an independent fictional arcade game inspired by the local road and neighbourhood.
Can I play with other Nanaimo residents?
The shared room supports seven active players. Each enters a display name and gets a different colour; extra players wait for a spot.
See you at the beach.
Helmet on. Bars loaded. Give ’er.
Play the game