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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 received $10,000 in legacy funding from the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games at an event on Friday, July 19 to mark the one year anniversary of the opening ceremonies.
The Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games was a successful multi-sport event held last July across the Cowichan Valley. Over 8,500 athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and families attended the celebration of sport, community and diversity.
Ladysmith played host to beach volleyball at Transfer Beach, field lacrosse at Forrest Field and baseball at the Holland Creek Ballpark.
“Ladysmith was proud to welcome talented young athletes from across B.C. for this major milestone in their respective sporting careers as they created lasting memories and friendships,” said Deputy Mayor Jeff Virtanen.
“A year has passed but the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games is still talked about fondly in our community and the legacy of this collaborative regional sporting event continues on thanks to the receipt of this generous funding.”
The Town submitted its application for Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games Legacy Funding in cooperation with the Ladysmith Chemainus Orcas Swim Club (LCSC).
Funding will go directly towards the purchase of new competition starting blocks and lane ropes for the swimming pool at Frank Jameson Community Centre.
Swimming is also a major BC Summer Games event and these improvements to Ladysmith’s facilities are assets that will support young swimmers as they strive for higher levels of competition.
The investments in our community assets also provide long-term benefit to those who access the pool, particularly for drop-in programming and classes when lane ropes are in use.
"Ladysmith Chemainus Swim Club is very thankful to the Town of Ladysmith and the BC Summer Games Legacy Committee for the opportunity to offer local youth swimmers an even playing field for training as compared to their Island counterparts," said LCSC President Pamela Ellison.
"New start blocks and lane ropes provides a positive and professional environment for the youth to train in and sets them up for success in Island and provincial competitions."
A total of $124,105 in legacy funding was distributed to local organizations across the Cowichan Valley at the July 19 anniversary event.
The Town anticipates purchasing the new equipment in the coming weeks so that it can be installed during the annual FJCC pool shutdown, Aug. 17 – Sept. 6, 2019.
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.
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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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