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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.
Additionally, Ladysmith's Wastewater Treatment facility also has power and is operating as normal.
A storm-related power surge on Thursday caused power to be lost at the building for a brief period of time. "All critical infrastructure is operational. Staff are working to prioritize community safety and are alerting BC Hydro to any issues they become aware of," said Mayor Aaron Stone. "Please be aware that although the storm has passed, dangers may still be present." Due to significant damage sustained to the roof of the Machine Shop during the storm, residents are advised to avoid that area on Oyster Bay Drive and obey all road blocks. There is currently no access to the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, art studios and classrooms as well as the Ladysmith Maritime Society facilities in the Machine Shop pending a building inspection. The public is advised to avoid the Holland Creek trail system, which remains fully closed to the public due to fallen debris and the risk of hanging branches coming loose.
Public Works staff will be out assessing the condition of the trail on Friday. The Frank Jameson Community Centre pool and fitness facilities remain closed as power is still out on 6th Avenue. Please avoid the area until the downed power lines are removed. The Town is advised that BC Hydro has all available crews working to restore power to Ladysmith and all other affected areas on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. We recommend visiting the BC Hydro website for status updates and to view a list of outages in your area: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-list.html
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.
Councillor