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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.
The main roads are 4th Avenue (including Rocky Creek Dip), 1st Avenue, Dogwood Drive, Davis Road and Chemainus Road.) Our second priority once the main roads are ploughed is road widening (the snow is pushed back to the curb to make room for traffic, as well as the possibility of another snow fall) and then clearing neighbourhood roads.
Once we get to the neighbourhood roads, through roads will be cleared first, and then cul-de-sacs. If the snow continues, or starts again, the crews will return to the priority main roads. In a heavy snowfall such as the one we experienced yesterday, crews ploughed those main roads several times throughout the day and night.
Finally, when the snow stops, it takes us about 48 hours to clean all 60km of roads in Ladysmith. Staff were out driving the main roads, including the Dogwood Dip and the 4th Avenue Rocky Creek Dip, at about 11:00 on Monday morning and found them to be in good winter driving shape. That being said, it is essential that we all drive for the snowy conditions. Even if a road is ploughed, if you don’t have snow tires on, you likely will have difficulty with our hills. And remember, even ploughed, salted and sanded roads can have slush on them. So drive slowly, leave lots of room between you and the car in front of you, and use low gear when you need to, and lots of patience.
To those who have been asking us to open the Churchill/McKinley route, please note that the intention is to open it only if 4th Avenue becomes impassable and must be closed to traffic.
Thank you for your patience as we deal with one of the biggest snow events of the past decade. Read more on our Snow Removal page here.
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