"Ladysmith, British Columbia, CANADA - My Home Town" Ladysmith by Albernfrau

Ladysmith Travel Guide: 30 reviews and 38 photos

Ladysmith is my hometown and it is a wonderful place on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Everyone should visit this hidden gem with its heritage buildings, Transfer Beach park, and wonderful people, approximately 7500 call Ladysmith home!

Be sure to check out the Ladysmith Tourist Info Centre at 411 First Avenue for accommodations, activities, transportation, etc. Or call them at 250-245-2122!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quaint, safe, beautful, relaxing.
Cons:Sometimes experience a small town mentality
In a nutshell:I'm proud to call Ladysmith my home town!

Intro Updated Jun 25, 2009
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Hike to Heart Lake Things to Do (17)

At the lookout before getting to the lake you can see all of Ladysmith and beyond. That is where this photo was taken. more travel advice

Stroll the beach at Gourlay Park in Saltair - Ladysmith

Stroll the beach at Gourlay Park in... Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Have a picnic at Elliott's Beach Marine Park - Ladysmith

Have a picnic at Elliott's Beach Marine... Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Sail on an America's Cup Sailboat - Ladysmith

Sail on an America's Cup Sailboat Things to Do (17)

In Ladysmith you can go sailing on an America's Cup boat. At Page Point Marina they have two sailboats that have sailed... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
See All Ladysmith is on a BIG hill
Hotels (3)
See All Numerous Great Bed and Breakfasts
Restaurants (9)
See All Great Pizza
Sports & Outdoors (1)
Paddlefest
Shopping (6)
See All Black Door Decor

Tourist Traps (1)
We wish we had a tourist trap!!!!
Warnings and Dangers (2)
See All Lucky Beer
What to Pack (1)
Umbrella and a warm coat
Nightlife (3)
See All A Play Perhaps
Local Customs (2)
See All Read the Local Newspaper

Travelogues (1)

Written Jan 20, 2006

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nicolaitan Apr 22, 2006 at 7:03 PM

Real nice little town you live in. VT teaches me about a new place every day. Off to wander thru your pages. :) >~!
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Purpleshade Apr 21, 2006 at 5:42 PM

Welcome to the misc forum. Lesley
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Darby2 Apr 20, 2006 at 7:45 PM

Welcome to the Misc. forums...my bro lives in Nanaimo, up near Hammond Bay. Might drop over there this summer or fall.
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phildeni Mar 30, 2006 at 10:25 AM

No wonder that I never heard of Ladysmith,CA?? Seems like you live in a lovely town..in BC. Nice page, and I'm so happy that you like Oregon. Phil
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rwlittle Mar 18, 2006 at 9:49 PM

Great tips! Sad to say I never made it to Ladysmith before I left BC, but you never know. Cheers!