LADYSMITH, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Ladysmith is an oceanside community located mid Vancouver Island, 20 minutes south of Nanaimo and an hour's drive north of Victoria. The town has been named one of Canada's prettiest towns by Harrowsmith magazine and is worth the visit to the community formed in 1898 by coal baron, James Dunsmuir. The community's theme is "Heritage by the Sea" recognizing the town jewel to be Transfer Beach, one of the most beautiful municipal oceanside parks on Vancouver Island. The town's downtown core has received awards for its downtown revitalization project thanks to the progressive efforts and vision of its community leaders.

Come and enjoy Ladysmith:

• Named "One of the Prettiest Towns in Canada" by Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine

• 2003 National Communities In Bloom Winner

Things to do in Ladysmith:

• Go on a Shellfish Processing Plant Tour at Limberis Seafoods
• Browse the many antique stores
• Hike the Holland Creek Trail which is part of the Trans Canada Trail
• Play a round of Par 3 Golf
• Go on a tour of the local artisan studios
• Stroll the historic downtown and admire the restored buildings
• Go on the Heritage Walking Tour
• Enjoy a Harbour Boat Tour hosted by the Ladysmith Maritime Society
• Explore the Ladysmith Marinas
• Hike to Heart Lake
• Come scuba diving

For more information on these activities and others contact the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce at 245-2112.

Yearly Events in Ladysmith:

• Vancouver Island Paddlefest
• Light Up Festival (Last Thursday in November)

Sealegs Kayaking Adventures Transfer Beach, Ladysmith, British Columbia

Mailing address: 579 Hillview Ave., Ladysmith, BC V9G 1W2
Phone:250-245-4096 Toll Free:1-877-KAYAK BC (529-2522) Fax 250-245-4196