Top 19 Places to Visit in Ladysmith

Region: Vancouver Island
Known For: Historic hillside town | Coal mining heritage | Ladysmith Harbour | Heritage downtown | Home town of Pamela Anderson | Ladysmith Festival of Lights
Best For: Coastal Walks | Heritage Streets | Harbour Views | Vancouver Island Road Trips

1. Vibrant First Avenue

• Address: First Avenue, Ladysmith BC
• Recommended by: AARON STONE
  Historic First Avenue was named the best street in Canada for 2017 by the Canadian Institute of Planners.
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2. Transfer Beach

• Address: Captain Tristan de Konnick Way, Ladysmith, BC
• Phone: (250) 245-6400
• Website: ladysmith.ca
  Ladysmith offers the right mix of rocky shoreline and sandy beach. Hailed as the jewel of Ladysmith, Transfer Beach is the best starting point for exploring the long shoreline of the town. Transfer Beach was once the industrial centre of Ladysmith.
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3. Home Town of Pamela Anderson

• Address: 431 First Avenue, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9
• Phone: (250) 924-1201
• Website: plantitude.ca
  “It warmed my heart to see Plantitude, a vegan restaurant on 1st Avenue,” told Pamela Anderson to the local newspaper when she returned to her hometown on Vancouver Island in 2019.
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4. Festival of Lights

• Address: 1163 4th Avenue, Ladysmith BC
• Website: ladysmithfol.com
  From the last Thursday in November until the second Sunday in January, Ladysmith is ignited with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Drive or walk down First Avenue and take it all in to fill your cup with Christmas spirit.
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5. Maritime Museum

• Address: 610 Oyster Bay Dr, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1K4
• Phone: (250) 245-1146
• Website: lmsmarina.ca
  Ladysmith has a proud and exciting marine history. A floating museum shares a maritime history with authentic artifacts and nautical displays. The Rainbow's 16-foot skiff dinghy, dating back to 1898, is showcased in the Museum.
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6. Ladysmith Show & Shine

• Address: First Avenue, Ladysmith BC
• Website: ladysmithshowandshine.ca
  On the third Saturday in August, First Avenue in downtown Ladysmith is lined with various makes and models of beautiful and treasured cars and motorcycles. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
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7. 1st Ladysmith House

• Address: 1040 Second Avenue, Ladysmith
• Website: 1st-ladysmith-house
  Built by George Cassidy, this is possibly Ladysmith’s very first house. Cassidy was a provincial constable circa 1900-1915; the Cassidy district north of Ladysmith is named after one of his cousins.
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8. Holland Creek Trail

• Website: alltrails.com
  “Holland Creek Trail is our local outdoor gem!” — Michael Trawick. It is a 4.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Ladysmith that offers the chance to see wildlife. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking and trail running.
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9. Arts on the Avenue

• Address: First Avenue, Ladysmith
• Website: facebook.com
  First Ave. in the beautiful community of Ladysmith is transformed into a street filled with art, entertainment, and fun under a sea of white tents.
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10. Ladysmith Days

• Address: First Avenue, Ladysmith
• Website: ladysmithdays.com
  An exhilarating annual event for over 40 years, Ladysmith Days celebrates local entertainers with an exciting line-up of musicians, singers, and dancers.
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11. Loggers Sports

• Address: Transfer Beach, Ladysmith BC
• Website: ladysmithcofc.com
  The annual Cops for Cancer fundraiser – Loggers Sports Exhibition – takes place in September. Competitive loggers from the Island and Mainland will show off their skills on Labour Day Weekend.
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12. Roberts Memorial Provincial Park

• Address: 3122 Yellow Point Rd, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1C5
• Phone: (250) 474-1336
• Website: bcparks.ca
  An easy 1-kilometre trail through the mature forest leads to the rocky beach, which offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
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13. Sea Life Celebration

• Address: 611 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith
• Website: lmsmarina.ca
  Sea Life Celebration, the second Sunday in August, offers interactions with local sea stars, urchins, and more!
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14. Gulf Islands

• Website: vancouverisland.travel
  The Gulf Islands are a favorite destination for boaters from around the world. Magnificent scenery, great weather, and countless islands make this a year-round boater’s paradise.
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15. Post Office Antique Mall

• Address: 340 Esplanade, Ladysmith BC V9G 1A3
• Phone: (250) 245-7984
• Website: postofficeantiquemall.com
  One of Vancouver Island's largest antique malls with three floors of antiques and collectibles, specializing in furniture, clocks, and more.
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16. Art of Brewing

• Address: #15 – 1156 Rocky Creek Road
• Phone: (250) 245-0077
• Website: artofbrewingvanisle.ca
  Ladysmith's Own Award-Winning Wine & Beer Brewer; high-quality libations you can bottle yourself.
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17. Brits on the Beach Car Show

• Address: Transfer Beach, Ladysmith
• Website: facebook.com/BritsontheBeach/
  On the second Sunday in July, British cars, trucks, and motorcycles from all over BC are displayed at Transfer Beach.
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18. Ladysmith Chronicle

• Address: 940 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A3
  Thanks to Ladysmith Chronicle BC for the article about 1000 Towns showcasing Ladysmith.
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19. Haslam Creek Suspension Bridge

• Address: 23JP+74 Cowichan Valley H, British Columbia
• Website: RDN
  22-kilometre section of the Great Trail crosses diverse landscapes, including the 48-metre high Haslam Creek Canyon suspension bridge.
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