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Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith features all the warmth and charm of small town living with a full range of services and amenities.
Ladysmith Parks, Recreation & Culture is bursting with recreational activities and fun-filled events for all ages! The Department is committed to enhancing the health & quality of life of the community through accessible programs, services, facilities and open spaces.
The Town is committed to sustainable vision for our community as we work to mitigate the impacts of climate change. We were the first BC community to introduce curbside pick-up for household organic waste and continue to advance projects that help to protect and conserve our environment.
The Town along with our partners is promoting a business-friendly culture in Ladysmith that supports economic development and job creation.
Discover the Parks, Recreation and Culture department's programs and classes in the latest Activity Guide. We offer a full range of recreation, education and art programs for all ages and abilities. Explore the Guide and register today.
The Town of Ladysmith's Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Ladysmith is a charming small town with a thriving economy, vibrant downtown and picturesque waterfront, whose welcoming neighbourhoods reflect the quality of our citizens.
(Cowichan, BC) - Registering for recreation activities is about to get easier in the Cowichan Valley. On August 30, the Town of Ladysmith, Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Municipality of North Cowichan will launch an integrated tool to allow residents in the region to register for classes, lessons, programs, and training delivered by the region's recreation centres by:
"Staff from all three local governments have been working closely to deliver this exciting regional partnership," says John Elzinga, the CVRD's General Manager of Community Services. "This partnership aims to save residents time and effort, recognizing that people recreate across the entire Cowichan Region." "Merging the independent recreation systems across municipalities is a big feat," says Don Stewart, North Cowichan's Deputy Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation. "We ask that residents be patient as we launch the new registration software and transition to a new system. Give yourself some extra time on and after August 30 to register for your recreation activities." "We are excited to offer Ladysmith residents the option to easily and securely view and register for regional recreation activities online," says Clayton Postings, Town of Ladysmith Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture. "While residents are still welcome to register by phone or in person, this new online access is a quick and convenient way to sign up and pay for your favourite programs." Facility users with an existing online registration account will be required to create a new account and/or verify their information with the launch of the new system to ensure that their member information is up to date. Those who have already updated their account information will receive an email on or before August 30 with login information for online access to the new system. Facility users with a membership card will be issued a new card the first time they visit a recreation facility on or after August 30; remaining membership time or visit balances will be transferred to the new card. The RecCowichan registration system supports services at:
The Town of Ladysmith has updated its Official Community Plan (OCP) to help manage growth and change in a way that helps our community meet its goals
The Town of Ladysmith's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is a progressive vision set by Council for improving the lives of residents in a thriving town, and provides clear direction and focus for Council and staff over the current term.
Mayor
Council is proud to serve the over 9,000 residents who call the Town of Ladysmith home. Mayor and Council meet regularly as both Council and the Committee of the Whole. As part of their duties as elected officials, members of Council also serve on various boards and committees, including: the Cowichan Valley Regional District, Vancouver Island Regional Library Board, Community Planning Advisory Committee, Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, Youth Advisory Committee, and several more.
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