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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 and Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) are working together to install an emergency bypass system as a first step to fixing a partially blocked water main below the Stocking Lake Dam.
Stocking Lake is the secondary water supply source for the Town, the Diamond Improvement District and Stz'uminus First Nation and the CVRD, specifically Saltair.
The water main was discovered to be partially obstructed approximately a month ago and both the Town and CVRD have been working together since that time on a repair solution.
On Monday, Ladysmith Council approved the staff recommendation to proceed with the necessary bypass work with the funds to come from existing water reserves.
The total estimated project cost for the new bypass is between $300,000 and $400,000 -which will be split equally between the Town and CVRD.
Following the completion of the temporary bypass, staff will report back to Council on options for replacing the valve.
Construction is expected to start in mid-December and last for approximately a week.
Residents will be notified through our website and social media of any resulting closures along the Stocking Lake Trail.
The Stocking Lake Dam was built in 1902. The partially blocked valve dates back to the 1960s when the dam was raised and a new water main was built to connect to the control building.
For more information on this project, please contact the Town’s Infrastructure Services Department at 250.245.6445, or email info@ladysmith.ca
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