Guidebook for Ladysmith
Food Scene
Amazing breads and fresh made lunch. A very busy spot with lines ups out the door during the lunch rush but worth it.
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Old Town Bakery
510 1st AveAmazing breads and fresh made lunch. A very busy spot with lines ups out the door during the lunch rush but worth it.
Wild Poppy Bistro
541 1st Avegluten free bakery
In The Bean Time
18 High StWide selection of wraps
Sushi Wara
370 Trans-Canada Highwaygreat food
Roberts Street Pizza
20 Roberts StSome say its the best Pizza
Spice Hut Indian Cuisine
510 Esplanade AveWhere else are you going to get good Indian food
This is a small restaurant, a little hole in the wall, but Richard will make you an amazing meal right in front of your eyes.
Appetit Food For Thought
534 1st AveThis is a small restaurant, a little hole in the wall, but Richard will make you an amazing meal right in front of your eyes.
The Music Hall Food Co.
Transfer Beach BoulevardVery eclectic spot worth checking out.
Oyster Bay Café
611 Oyster Bay DrLittle cafe over looking the marina
Cute Japanese couple run this small mostly takeout shop. Worth checking out.
Mr Teriyaki & Miss Sushi
821 1st AveCute Japanese couple run this small mostly takeout shop. Worth checking out.
Kaede Sushi
734 Esplanade AvePerhaps our best eat in sushi place
Renee's Soup & Sandwich
720 1st AvenueWell this is very small town sandwich shop with home baked goodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ladysmith’s answer to British comfort food and 16 imported and local beers on draft. Come and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this tudor style British pub-restaurant.
Children of all ages welcome. We offer a Senior’s menu too.
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Fox and Hounds
11 High St Ladysmith’s answer to British comfort food and 16 imported and local beers on draft. Come and experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this tudor style British pub-restaurant.
Children of all ages welcome. We offer a Senior’s menu too.
This bar is a little scary and rough around the edges. If you want a slice of life it is here, many colorful locals. Safe and friendly folks perhaps a little worse for wear and tear. Some decent local bands on music night.
Ladysmith Inn
640 1st AveThis bar is a little scary and rough around the edges. If you want a slice of life it is here, many colorful locals. Safe and friendly folks perhaps a little worse for wear and tear. Some decent local bands on music night.
Saltair Pub Liquor Store
10519 Knight RdFriendly pub style food and out door music in the summer
Sightseeing
Wonderful swimming beach, grass lawns and picnic tables. Also a water park and jungle gym for the kids. Food venue and washrooms on location. Great vies of the harbor and free music on Sundays.
Transfer Beach Boulevard
Transfer Beach BoulevardWonderful swimming beach, grass lawns and picnic tables. Also a water park and jungle gym for the kids. Food venue and washrooms on location. Great vies of the harbor and free music on Sundays.
Parks & Nature
Great hiking trail along Holland Creek with small water falls and foot bridge. You can also continue up to Heart Lake and Stocking Lakes.
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Holland Creek Trail
Holland Creek TrailGreat hiking trail along Holland Creek with small water falls and foot bridge. You can also continue up to Heart Lake and Stocking Lakes.
This is a wonderful little known south facing beach. One of my favorites. The marine life is amazing. There is a washroom on site.
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Elliot Beach Park
Elliot WayThis is a wonderful little known south facing beach. One of my favorites. The marine life is amazing. There is a washroom on site.
Step out on the WILD SIDE Monkido Aerial Adventure, Primal Swing, DragonFLY Zip Lines, 150ft Bungy Jump, What’s To Fear Jump.
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdStep out on the WILD SIDE Monkido Aerial Adventure, Primal Swing, DragonFLY Zip Lines, 150ft Bungy Jump, What’s To Fear Jump.
This is a nice swiming lake with a sandy beach. It also has 6 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts and two tennis courts.
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Fuller Lake Park
9323 Poplar RdThis is a nice swiming lake with a sandy beach. It also has 6 dedicated outdoor pickleball courts and two tennis courts.
This is a must see. The trail is easy and it takes you to Dodds narrows, where the ocean currents can run 8 knots making whir pools. Sea lions are a common sight among other sea life.
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Cable Bay Trail
2705 Wilkinson RdThis is a must see. The trail is easy and it takes you to Dodds narrows, where the ocean currents can run 8 knots making whir pools. Sea lions are a common sight among other sea life.
Located on Holden Lake south of Nanaimo, this forested park is popular with local residents, who mainly come here to explore the extensive trail system. The marsh area at Hemer Provincial Park is also a favourite destination for bird watchers and ornithologists. A viewing platform over the marsh, approximately 1 km from the parking lot, provides the opportunity to observe various types of ducks, Trumpeter swans, Bald eagles and turkey vultures, as well as beavers.
Approximately 11 km of easy walking trails weave through the park along Holden Lake and through the marsh areas. The trails are forested, primarily with mature coastal Douglas fir, red alder and big-leaf maple. Trails are not marked but are easily identifiable and well maintained. Hemer Park provides day-use opportunities at Holden Lake, a peaceful setting for paddlers, boaters and anglers.
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Hemer Provincial Park
Hwy 1Located on Holden Lake south of Nanaimo, this forested park is popular with local residents, who mainly come here to explore the extensive trail system. The marsh area at Hemer Provincial Park is also a favourite destination for bird watchers and ornithologists. A viewing platform over the marsh, approximately 1 km from the parking lot, provides the opportunity to observe various types of ducks, Trumpeter swans, Bald eagles and turkey vultures, as well as beavers.
Approximately 11 km of easy walking trails weave through the park along Holden Lake and through the marsh areas. The trails are forested, primarily with mature coastal Douglas fir, red alder and big-leaf maple. Trails are not marked but are easily identifiable and well maintained. Hemer Park provides day-use opportunities at Holden Lake, a peaceful setting for paddlers, boaters and anglers.
Arts & Culture
Chemainus Theatre Festival
9574 Bare Point RdGreat live plays and amazing lunch or dinners
Mary Fox Pottery
321 3 AveMary Fox is a talented potter check out her studio.
Ladysmith Museum
721 1st AveLittle local museum.
You can view some local art at the Ladysmith art gallery and then some maritime history at the Maritime museum on the docks and then take a stroll along the waterfront.
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Ladysmith Maritime Society (Ladysmith Community Marina)
611 Oyster Bay DrYou can view some local art at the Ladysmith art gallery and then some maritime history at the Maritime museum on the docks and then take a stroll along the waterfront.
Essentials
49th Parallel Grocery
1020 1st AveNice coffee shop, liquor store and grocery store
Good prices on groceries also has a Starbucks. near the bc liquor store.
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Save-On-Foods
370 Trans-Canada HwyGood prices on groceries also has a Starbucks. near the bc liquor store.