Ladysmith

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Paddle the high (calm) seas

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Sunny Transfer Beach is the gateway to kayaking adventure.

All it takes to get paddling is a visit to Sealegs Kayaking Adventures, located just a short walk or drive from from downtown Ladysmith. The

Play at the park

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Parks are plenty and good for many things – space for children to run around, picnicking, relaxing with a book or a canvas, or taking a stroll.

Transfer Beach Park is Ladysmith’s premier park, situat

Take a hike

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

There are plenty of well maintained, green, lush trails for walking and hiking in and around Ladysmith.

Always referred to in glowing terms, the Holland Creek Trail is a popular walking spot for resi

Grab a bite to eat

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

What is a vacation to a beautiful spot without delicious food?

Ladysmith has that, and plenty of it! Want Vietnamese, Chinese or Canadian dishes to satisfy a diverse family? Visit the Wigwam Restaur

2009 events and happenings

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

May 30

Ladysmith Maritime Festival. Heritage boats, entertainment, salmon barbecue dinner, silent auction, entertainment. See visit www.ladysmithmaritimesociety.ca.

May 31

Ladysmith Rotary Club’s

Take your pick of shops in Ladysmith

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Ladysmith is a charming town, rich with history, overlooking a spectacular harbour. Established in the early 1900’s, Ladysmith was the home to many coal miners and their families. During that time, ma

Get to Ladysmith by air, land or water

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Ladysmith is a picturesque town on Vancouver Island B.C. along the 49th parallel.

It is a great place to visit and explore. Ladysmith is a growing community (population 7,538 in 2006) but is strong

Discover Ladysmith’s history

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

In the late 1800s the “Coal Baron” James Dunsmuir’s coal mines were running out in the Wellington area of Nanaimo and the company followed the coal to an area we now call Extension. He surveyed a

Parks, Trails and Nature

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The terrain around Ladysmith is perfect for a hike, whether you’re game for a heart-thumper up steep slopes, or content to stroll leisurely through lush rainforests of Douglas Fir and coastal ferns.

Shopping – Finding that special something

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007 by GetawayBC.com

The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association welcomes all visitors to the town’s vibrant core and invites you to explore shops and businesses offering services ranging from restaurants to real estate a