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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 Town of Ladysmith is supporting Stz'uminus First Nation by approving the request to reactivate a section of logging road that crosses Town green space in South Ladysmith.
Stz'uminus First Nation holds a woodlot licence from the BC government and this decision by the Town will facilitate access.
The Town and Stz'uminus also understand that this former logging road has been used by the broad community for recreation, including walking and cycling.
To address this, Stz'uminus First Nation will build a new 365 metre community trail in Town parkland that follows a ridgeline and bypasses the reactivated road within Ladysmith's boundary.
The new single-track trail is being built to international standards and will provide several scenic viewpoints as well as future connectivity from Russell Road to the Stocking Lake Trail, and a broader network reaching Heart Lake and the Holland Creek Trail loop.
Trail construction will be completed before the end of 2019 and a proposed route is marked on the attached map.
Upgrades to the existing road will take place 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., and 5 a.m. - 1 p.m. during fire season. Signage will be posted at all entrance points and removed when there is no active work operations and the road is safe for public access.
Reactivating the road will require:
The reactivated road will also provide beneficial access in the event of a wildfire emergency, as well as to Town staff needing to reach Stocking Lake water infrastructure.
Trucks and other heavy machinery vehicles will only access the Crown woodlot via South Watts Road and not use any residential streets in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Any questions can be directed to Infrastructure Services Department by calling 250.245.6445, or emailing info@ladysmith.ca *Click map on the left to expand. Click here for a list of FAQs to do with the reactivated road and new trail.
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