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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.
***January 30, 2020 UPDATE** The Holland Creek Trail is impassable today and tomorrow between the Mackie Road and Colonia Road entrances due to water main construction in that area. We appreciate your patience as the contractor completes this work.
If you have any questions, please contact our Infrastructure Services Department at 250.245.6445, or email info@ladysmith.ca.
**January 2, 2020 UPDATE** The Holland Creek Trail between Colonia Rd and Mackie Rd (as shown in the map), will be closed on Monday, January 6th until Wednesday, January 8th. The entire Holland Creek Trail loop will not be able to be completed at this time. Thank you for your understanding on this project.
November 21, 2019 - The Town of Ladysmith is relocating a section of water main off the Holland Creek Trail and the construction work requires the immediate closure of the trailhead and parking lot at Mackie Road.
The main pipe for distributing water in Town currently runs parallel to the trail between the Public Works building on 6th Avenue and the Arbutus Reservoir.
During the December 2018 windstorm, a section of the trail along a steep embankment collapsed due to erosion - highlighting the need to prioritize a previously identified project to relocate the water main.
Over the next 90 days, the Town's Parks and Infrastructure Services departments will be working with a contractor to complete the relocation of the water main to a higher connecting trail that runs between Mackie Road and Colonia Drive.
The work requires the removal of trees and rock breaking. The resulting noise may cause a disturbance for neighbourhood residents and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
Once the water main relocation is complete, the Town will be doing landscape and tree planting to restore the area that was impacted.
The Town will also update the public through our website, social media and posted signage at the trailheads about any limited access to the Holland Creek Trail during the project. We hope to limit the days when the main trail has to be closed in this stretch because of the required work. **Click on image to the right to enlarge.**
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