Ladysmith, BC Parks : Trails : Beaches
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Elliott's Beach Marine Park. A short pebbled path leads down to a pebbled beach, rocky shoreline, picnic site and underwater rock wall. Beach park popular for kayaking, scuba diving and swimming. [ more information ]

Heart Lake Trail. A rigorous 1 hr uphill hike leading to a small, hidden lake and some long views overlooking the community of Ladysmith, the harbour, the surrounding islands and the coastal mountains. [ more information ]

Holland Creek Trail. A 5.9 kilometre long hiking trail that explores through the backcountry forests behind the village. There is a waterfall, many parks, viewpoints, the lower and upper Colliery Dam and a reservoir. [ more information ]

Transfer Beach Park.Some of the activities enjoyed include swimming, picnicking, sightseeing, birdwatching, frisbee, beach volleyball and kayaking. For children there is a playground, a water spray park and a sand box with climbing apparatus and a play boat. [ more information ]