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Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Some of the things to do when visiting Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, BC including the surrounding areas of Yellow Point and South Cedar. Activities enjoyed include sightseeing, hiking, boating, sailing, birdwatching, beachcombing, scuba diving, kayaking and fishing. More information is available under Parks and Trails and/or under Tour and Guide Listings.



  1. Beachcombing. The waterfront of Ladysmith is a mixture of sandy beaches and rocky shoreline. The beach can be explored starting from Transfer Beach Park and heading north along the waterfront to a marina and log sorting dock.

  2. Kayaking. The coastline bays and coves around Ladysmith plus the nearby islands make for good kayaking. Launch from Transfer Beach or Elliott's Beach Marine Park. Kayaking tours are offered in the area.

  3. Downtown Heritage Walk. First Avenue in Downtown Ladysmith is lined with old buildings. Many painted in pastel colors. Some buildings date back to the 1800's. Antique shops, gift stores and services line the street. Artifacts are on some of the street corners.

  4. Hiking and Walking. Take an easy-going walk along the shoreline of Ladysmith or go for a hike on one of the trails in the backcountry forests behind the village. The Holland Creek Trail and the Heart Lake Trail are two great hikes in the area.

  5. Day Drives. Ladysmith is a good base camp for sightseeing day drives or bike rides. Short adventures include exploring the backroads in Cedar and Yellow Point eventually connecting to Nanaimo. South of Ladysmith is Chemainus Road. It is a beautiful oceanfront drive along the coast leading to Chemainus. One of the most popular day drives in the Cowichan Valley is a self guided wine tour.

  6. Scuba Diving. Although no scuba shops in town, Ladysmith has some diving destinations along the coastline. One such destination is the underwater rock wall in Elliott's Beach Marine Park. Scuba shops nearby in Duncan and Nanaimo.

  7. Boating & Sailing. Exploring the nearby island, passages, coves and bays is a popular island activity for boaters and sailors.

 

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Nanaimo < North < Ladysmith > South > Chemainus

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