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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.
On Sunday we lost two highly regarded leaders on Vancouver Island, far too soon.
On behalf of the Town and Ladysmith and Council, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of community leaders Nils Jensen and Dave Mannix for their losses.
Nils proudly served District of Oak Bay citizens for 22 years, both as their mayor and as a councillor.
During my first term as Mayor, Nils showed compassion and friendship as he informed me of key issues facing Vancouver Island communities such as the derelict vessels file. He brought me up to speed and into meetings that I would otherwise not been involved in.
Nils also understood the importance of water conservation and worked hard to ensure Greater Victoria would always have access to safe drinking water.
His leadership and stewardship on this particular file provides guidance to Ladysmith and other municipalities as we strive to preserve this precious resource for future generations.
In turn, Dave was a strong voice for First Nations and was the Province of BC's appointee to the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) board of directors for over 12 years up until his passing.
I was fortunate to work alongside him as part of the ICET Board as we worked together to build better communities.
Dave’s strong vision and perspective made him a mentor to myself and countless others. His ideas and perspectives around the ICET board table will be greatly missed.
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