Ladysmith Chronicle, February 26, 2019

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2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE

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LADYSMITH • CEDAR • YELLOW POINT 2019 Official Visitor Guide Publisher

Andrea Rosato-Taylor publisher@ladysmithchronicle.com 940 Oyster Bay Drive, P.O. Box 400, Ladysmith, B.C., V9G 1A3 Phone: 250-245-2277 Fax: 250-245-2230 www.ladysmithchronicle.com The Chronicle does its best to ensure content accuracy.

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CONTENTS 04. Mayor’s Message 06. Getting Here is Half the Fun 10. Did You Know?

12. Our Downtown Heritage 14. Celebrating the Past 16. Stz’uminus First Nation 18. Marina Activities 20. Outdoor Walks 22. Transfer Beach 23. Ladysmith Trail Map 24. Arts & Culture 26. Live Music & Theatre 28. Upcoming Events 30. Local Food / Cedar-Yellow Point 31. Cedar-Yellow Point Map 32. Accommodations 34. Moving Here

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WELCOME TO LADYSMITH On behalf of Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to beautiful and historic Ladysmith. Ladysmith’s identity as a charming, diverse and vibrant west coast community is enhanced by our gorgeous waterfront, many parks and trails providing ample outdoor recreation opportunities, wonderful and unique shops, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. While you are here we encourage you to explore our history and take advantage of everything the town has to offer.

The rich history of our Stz’uminus First Nation partners and neighbours, the stewards of the land who preceded us and whose rich history is woven throughout our communities, has truly withstood the test of time. Take the time to admire First Nations art installations like the Salish Wind, a beautiful red cedar canoe installed at Transfer Beach as a permanent reminder of the lasting and fruitful partnership between Ladysmith and Stz’uminus.

Take a heritage walking tour and stroll down First Avenue, chosen by the Canadian Institute of Planners as Canada’s 2017 Great Street. First Avenue reflects Ladysmith’s rich heritage with a variety of restored and brightly painted buildings that stand as reminders of their importance during Ladysmith’s formative years. Other parts of our bustling downtown and historic waterfront areas also highlight a vibrant legacy and provide a constant source of community pride.

Ladysmith has earned its reputation as a very special town on the 49th parallel. Whether you choose to kayak, swim or enjoy the water spray park at family-friendly Transfer Beach, walk or hike along miles of forested trails, or share in the excitement of one of our many community events, including the world famous Festival of Lights, we hope that you enjoy your time in Ladysmith and return to visit us very soon.

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GETTING HERE IS HALF THE FUN

Ladysmith is an ideal travel destination and it’s easily accessible by land, air and sea.

Once you get here, you’ll discover friendly people, beautiful views, a rich history, unique shops and many opportunities for recreation and fun.

DRIVING

About 30 minutes south of Nanaimo and an hour north of Victoria, the entrance to Ladysmith is prominently set along the Trans-Canada Highway.

ARRIVING BY FERRY

There is daily BC Ferries service between Tsawwassen and Victoria and also between Vancouver and Nanaimo. www.bcferries.com

FLYING

The Nanaimo Airport is the third largest airport on Vancouver Island and is located just five minutes away in Cassidy.

You can also find float plane flights into Nanaimo, and the Victoria Airport is only about an hour away. www.nanaimoairport.com

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KAYAKING

The Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina is considered an access/launch point for paddlers exploring B.C.’s coast through the BC Marine Trails Network. Transfer Beach also offers an access/launch point.

BOATING

You can book moorage at four local marinas: the Ladysmith Marina, the Ladysmith Maritime Society Community Marina, the Page Point Inn Marina, and the Ladysmith Government Wharf.

BC TRANSIT

BC Transit services Ladysmith with routes connecting to Chemainus as well as an Express Bus to Duncan. Buses run on weekdays and Saturdays. www.bctransit.com

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DID YOU KNOW?

Fun Facts About Ladysmith • The first inhabitants of what is now known as the Town of Ladysmith were the people of the Stz’uminus First Nation.

• Coal baron James Dunsmuir founded a company town at Oyster Harbour in 1898. He named the town Ladysmith after the siege of the town of Ladysmith in South Africa was lifted during the Boer War. • When Ladysmith was founded, many buildings were moved from nearby mining towns. They were dismantled and brought by railway cars to Ladysmith.

• There was a 5 Cent Candy War in 1947 when The Wigwam in Ladysmith raised the price of a candy bar from 5 cents to 8 cents. Sixteenyear-old Parker Williams and his school chums were outraged. The local protest turned into a national outcry from the nations youth.

• Ladysmith has become the Light Up Capital of Vancouver Island thanks to its famous Festival of Lights, which features more than 200,000 sparking lights. The official Light Up is always held the last Thursday in November.

• At the Ladysmith Community Marina you’ll find more than 85 purple martin nest boxes.

Ladysmith is the largest purple martin colony on Vancouver Island and one of the three largest in B.C. • In 1951, Ladysmith oyster farmer John Malamos found 100 pearls in one crusty oyster.

• During the Depression years, a local store held a live baby raffle, causing a stir. On the day of the draw a number of angry residents breathed a sigh of relief when the winner was given a kitten.

• Ladysmith is located literally on the 49th Parallel!

• Actress Pamela Anderson was Ladysmith’s Centennial Baby.

• In 2000, Ladysmith was named one of the 10 prettiest places to live in Canada by Harrowsmith’s Country Living magazine.

• Ladysmith has built up quite a reputation for having an amazing selection of antiques and second-hand clothing and items. There are a number of funky consignment stores downtown, antiques dealers and a thrift store that supports health care in the community.

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OUR DOWNTOWN HERITAGE

Canadian Institute of Planners named Ladysmith’s historic First Avenue as Canada’s Best Street of 2017 Spend some time exploring Ladysmith’s main street and surrounding area, and it won’t take very long to see why the town is such a popular destination.

Take a stroll down First Avenue and the surrounding streets, and you will find century-old buildings that have been carefully restored. Inside these buildings, you’ll discover knowledgeable, friendly shop owners and staff who are happy to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

We’ve got books, clothing, a drug store, a computer store, pet food and supplies, home decor, a library, a kitchen store, antiques, consignment shops, a thrift store, eateries, a health food store, a meat shop, a post office, global and fair-trade goods, a flower shop, and much more.

There are many places to eat once you’ve worked up an appetite shopping. Ladysmith boasts a wide variety of restaurants to suit every taste.

Enjoy a light meal at a coffee shop, glutenfree fare, award-winning cinnamon buns and cheesecake, ethnic cuisine, fish and chips, pints at an English pub-style restaurant and much more. Or if you’re more in the mood for a picnic, grab something to go from the grocery store and sit on one of the many benches on First Avenue and enjoy some people watching.

In south Ladysmith, make sure to stop at Coronation Mall on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Here, you’ll find a variety of shops and services, including a major food store, a drug store, hairdressers and restaurants.

Hit the road and venture north of town, and you’ll find a variety of fine dining options, pubs, fast food and pizza to suit your mood and your schedule in Cassidy, Yellow Point and Cedar.

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CELEBRATING THE PAST

Ladysmith’s interesting history and the community’s efforts to preserve the town’s heritage are a real draw for many people.

Ladysmith was originally known as Oyster Harbour. For thousands of years, the people of the Stz’uminus First Nation established fishing camps around the harbour and practised traditional food gathering techniques.

In 1898, coal baron James Dunsmuir founded the town we now know as Ladysmith as a community for the coal miners who worked in his collieries at Extension. The town grew quickly, and Ladysmith was incorporated in 1904.

There are many different ways to learn more about how Ladysmith became the town we know today.

LADYSMITH HERITAGE ROUTE

Highlighting Ladysmith’s history of coal mining, forestry, rail and marine industry, the Heritage Route provides a link from the living heritage downtown to the working waterfront and Transfer Beach Park. Along the way, you’ll find interesting artifacts and historical buildings that take you back in time.

LADYSMITH MUSEUM

The Ladysmith Museum can be found at 721 First Ave. and is open from May to the end of October. The museum acquired a unique handmade Art Williams bow, and while you step into the past, you can also do something that’s very current — find a geocache.

HARBOUR HERITAGE CENTRE

Step back to the millennia, when the harbour was home to the people of the Stz’uminus First Nation. Discover what early life on the harbour was like at this exploratory, interactive centre at 610 Oyster Bay Drive.

LADYSMITH ARCHIVES

Want to dig deeper into Ladysmith’s past? You’ll have free access to thousands of photos, newspapers, maps and other documents at the Ladysmith Archives at Unit B 1115 First Ave., below Tim Hortons.

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STZ’UMINUS FIRST NATION

Eagle attracts community involvement Inspired in part by reconciliation, carving takes on life of its ownunique shops and many opportunities for recreation and fun.

The eagle has taken shape.

Stz’uminus artist John Marston is chiselling the finishing details on a giant cedar eagle, the latest addition to his evolving installation in the atrium of Ladysmith secondary.

Marston has been chipping away on the sculpture for the last two years in his studio at the Machine Shop.

“I’m just at the finishing stage of carving,” said Marston. “I guess I’ll be painting within a week or two.”

Interest and anticipation – along with community involvement – have been growing as the art project developed.

“I’ve been working with Ladysmith secondary school for about four years now,” said Marston, a well-known Indigenous carver who has been involved in past collaborative projects. He created a Coast Salish harbour canoe for his alma mater, Chemainus secondary, and worked with Malahat First Nation youth on a totem pole erected on the TransCanada Trail in 2017. The Ladysmith secondary project is his current focus.

“This is the second part of a big project we’ve worked on in the school foyer. It’s part of a broader idea of bringing First Nations content into public schools and creating cultural awareness of our local Stzu’uminus First Nation.”

Installing Indigenous artwork in a school could be considered especially poignant given the history of reconciliation, rooted in a desire to heal wounds from the residential school experience.

“There was a lot of conversation around reconciliation,” he explained.

“The Truth and Reconciliation Commission had made its report so that was in the minds of a lot of people in terms of what we were going to do for the school.”

While the history of First Nations students attending LSS has been relatively short, they hope the eagle and overall installation will bring positive energy to the school, he added.

From Marston’s perspective, the most important aspect of the work is that it’s based in the community and it’s been rewarding to see that aspect develop.

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“We have a dedicated and really enthusiastic team of people involved in the project, which more than anything has made it a lot of fun.”

A 500-year-old western red cedar giant from Jordan River was donated by TimberWest, a big supporter.

Seasoned for four years, the finished wood weighs about 680 kg. (1,500 lbs.) They hope Fortis will be able to assist with the equipment to move the big bird from studio to school once completed.

“Moving it around is the easy part,” he said.

Manoeuvring it into an upright position may not be so easy, but that’s a job the school’s CUPE staff will take on.

Marston is reluctant to describe the carving in too much detail prior its public unveiling at a ceremony sometime in the next few months. The precise date will have to be shoehorned into a busy school calendar and can’t be confirmed at this point, he said.

In the meantime, the giant eagle is about to acquire its colours. With skills learned from his parents and the late Simon Charlie, Cowichan master carver, Marston has long flexed his creative wings, blending traditional and non-traditional characteristics. The eagle itself has evolved through the process, he noted.

“It’s been a challenge, for sure, from an artistic standpoint and the sculptural aspect,” he said, reflecting on the last two years.

Once the artwork is installed, discussions will begin about the next stage of the atrium installation.

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MARINA ACTIVITIES

For thousands of years, the Ladysmith Harbour provided food for the people of the Stz’uminus First Nation.

Today, the warm waters of the protected harbour offer many opportunities to swim, kayak, sail and celebrate life by and on the water.

LMS COMMUNITY MARINA

The Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) Community Marina, which can be accessed off Oyster Bay Drive, boasts an impressive Marine Welcome Centre and a bevy of activities. Here, you’ll find a floating Maritime Museum, heritage vessels and nesting boxes for endangered purple martins. In the summer months a café, Dine on the Dock themed dinners, music, talks, harbour tours and special events are featured. Each year, LMS celebrates Ladysmith’s maritime setting in festival fashion. This year, they host Maritime Heritage Day May 27 and Kids’ Pirate Day June 3.

LADYSMITH MARINA

At Ladysmith Marina, accessible off Rocky Creek Road, you’ll discover state-of-the-art boathouses and the Ladysmith Yacht Club’s clubhouse. There is plenty of secure parking and WIFI is available. Daily, monthly or annual moorage available.

LADYSMITH YACHT CLUB

Visit the Ladysmith Yacht Club at the Ladysmith Marina, and you’ll find cruising and racing programs, as well as social events and a welcoming reciprocal dock.

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LADYSMITH GOVERNMENT WHARF

The Ladysmith Government Wharf off Rocky Creek Road offers a boat launch, overnight parking, laundry facilities, public washrooms and showers.

PAGE POINT MARINA

Accessible off Brenton Page Road at the north end of Ladysmith, Page Point Marina offers room rentals, laundry, showers, free wi-fi, a community barbecue and bonfire pit and more.

OUTDOOR WALKS

There are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of Ladysmith’s gorgeous harbour setting and beautiful parks and trails.

You can find a brochure with detailed information about Ladysmith’s 26 kilometres of hiking and walking trails at the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce office and Visitor Centre or view the brochure at ladysmith.ca.

HOLLAND CREEK TRAIL

ESTUARY TRAIL

You can access the trail at the dip on Dogwood Drive or at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Methuen Street.

TRANS CANADA TRAIL

This 5.8-kilometre trail winds along both sides of Holland Creek. Highlights along the route include Crystal Falls and the Colliery Dams.

ROTARY LOOKOUT TRAIL

Leading to a spectacular view and perfect picnic place, this 1.2-kilometre trail is accessed near the log bridge at the top of the Holland Creek Trail.

MARINE WALK

The kilometre-long trail starts at Transfer Beach and ambles through the trees to the waterfront.

STOCKING LAKE LOOP

Intersecting with the Heart Lake Loop, the Stocking Lake Loop is a challenging 11.8-kilometre trail that takes you to Stocking Lake. The trail begins at Davis Road Park and takes about two hours and 40 minutes.

HEART LAKE LOOP

This is a challenging 6.4-kilometre hike that takes about two hours and rewards you with breathtaking views. Initially, the trail is very steep, but there are rest stations along the way.

The trail is accessible from Davis Road Park or the Holland Creek Trail.

This is a short 10-minute walk along the edge of the Ladysmith Harbour that offers great views of the marine environment. The trail can be accessed from a small parking lot at Kin Road.

The 4.6-kilometre Ladysmith section of the Trans Canada Trail begins at the intersection of Chemainus and Davis roads and ends at the intersection of Christie and Strathcona roads.

ROBERTS MEMORIAL PARK

Peaceful Roberts Memorial Provincial Park near Nanaimo on south Vancouver Island offers a small day-use area on the beach overlooking scenic Stewart Channel – an ideal spot for a quiet afternoon picnic.

An easy 1-kilometer trail through mature forest leads to the rocky beach, which offers good opportunities for wildlife viewing. From here, visitors can often see Steller’s and California sea lions, who haul out to bask in the sun on the park’s unique sandstone ledges during the summer months. Great Blue herons, Bald eagles and a variety of seabirds can also be spotted in the park, which was donated to the province by May Vaughan Roberts in memory of her husband and daughter.

MORE WAYS TO GET ACTIVE:

• Cycle the peaceful country roads in Cedar and Yellow Point.

• Play 18 holes at Cottonwood Golf Course just north of Ladysmith.

• Play 9 holes at the Par 3 Ladysmith Golf Club right in town.

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TRANSFER BEACH

If you ask people what they love about Ladysmith, many will have Transfer Beach Park at the top of their list.

Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway and a short walk from downtown Ladysmith, Transfer Beach Park is the perfect place to spend the day.

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This beautiful 28-acre park and the adjacent amphitheatre offer gorgeous views and tons of space to run around or enjoy a picnic. The park is home to many events such as Concerts in the Park or Ladysmith Days just to name a few.

Once you get out on the water, you’ll find the sheltered Ladysmith Harbour offers great opportunities to see herons, eagles, purple martins, seals and other wildlife or get a glimpse of working tugboats and log sorts.

Transfer Beach is an ideal spot to launch a kayak, and you can rent kayaks and stand up

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ARTS & CULTURE

Ladysmith’s Arts and Culture is alive, animated, electrifying and exciting.

The Town of Ladysmith boasts the largest art gallery in the Cowichan Valley. Situated overlooking the Ladysmith Community Marina, The Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is operated by the Arts Council of Ladysmith & District and is open 7 days a week from 11 am – 4pm daily.

This volunteer run gallery recently received charity status. They host monthly exhibitions that any registered member can submit works to and they rent out their beautiful space for private art shows and events from weddings to book launches, music and meetings.

There you will find 2 distinctive exhibitions each month. The Ladysmith Arts Council also hosts a Spring Art Tour in April, a free speaker series on the first Saturday of each month with Gala openings, art classes, as well as an annual gigantic outdoor art extravaganza held under big white tents on First Avenue each year.

Michael Dean paints in oil and acrylic and has been painting working vessels and documenting them since 1972. JoVic Pottery is the master of both clay and canvas and well worth a visit to their studio.

Visit Ted Jolda Gallery in Yellow Point beautiful hand blown glassware and art.

Claudia Lohmann Gallery in Yellow Point Her abstract paintings are created through a series of geometric shapes. She paints on wood and upcycles furniture. She loves to experiment with colours and go outside the mainstream. Member of the Nanaimo chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists.

Art is alive and vibrant in Ladysmith and it’s well worth exploring the gallery and taking in a theatre production.

This two day event held in August has something for everyone. Light Up the Night, is all about staying up late and just having fun with art whereas Arts on the Avenue is a juried art sale with over 55 professional artists on the street. This year’s guest artist is David Goatly, and international portrait artist.

Ladysmith also has international artists living and working in Ladysmith; Mary Fox Pottery on Third Street will simply amaze you with beautiful vessels in both glass and clay. Her work can be found all over the world.

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LIVE MUSIC & THEATRE

Live music and theatre can give you goosebumps, make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. We are lucky to have abundant options in Ladysmith and Cedar to do all of those things while watching artists do what they love.

LADYSMITH LITTLE THEATRE

Each year, the talented people at Ladysmith Little Theatre present a selection of dramas, comedies and mysteries, as well as a familyfriendly Christmas pantomime. ladysmiththeatre.com

YELLOW POINT DRAMA GROUP

The Yellow Point Drama Group, which presents a handful of plays at the Cedar Community Hall, is the second-oldest theatre group in B.C. yellowpointdramagroup.org

YELLOWPOINT CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

The annual Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular has become a real family tradition at the Cedar Community Hall each December. This marvelous dance and music extravaganza is produced by Ladysmith native Katy Bowen-Roberts. yellowpointchristmasspectacular.ca

CONCERTS IN THE PARK

Bring a lawn chair or sit in the comfort of the Transfer Beach Amphitheatre and enjoy music in one of British Columbia’s most picturesque venues.

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Every Sunday from early July through to the end of August the Ladysmith Resources Centre Association hosts Concerts in the Park.

The family-friendly weekly musical showcase features everything from jazz to rock and country as talented artists jam for two hours on the waterfront just before sunset.

The LRCA provides services to the local community including the food bank, extreme weather shelter, soup kitchen, restorative justice and youth services and concerts are supported through generous donations from local businesses.

Check the lineup at facebook.com/lrcaconcerts

WHERE CAN YOU CATCH LIVE MUSIC? • • • •

In the Beantime Café - beantime.ca 49th Café - facebook.com/the49thcafe Sportsman Pub - ladysmithinn.com Fox & Hounds foxandhoundsladysmith.com • Hardwick Hall Coffee House ladysmithunited.org/events.html • Concerts in the Park - concertsinthepark.ca • Ladysmith Maritime Society, Marine Welcome Centre - lmsmarina.ca

3 floors of antiques and collectables • appraisal services • buying & selling

One of Vancouver Island’s

LARGEST ANTIQUE MALLS

340 Esplanade (Island Hwy), Ladysmith - Open Daily 10 - 5:30 www.postofficeantiquemall.com

250-245-7984

250.245.3778 321 3rd Avenue, Ladysmith www.maryfoxpottery.ca

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2019 LADYSMITH FESTIVAL & EVENTS JANUARY

Polar Bear Swim

Transfer Beach Jan 1

FEBRUARY

BC Heritage Week Coldest Night of the Year (walk) Rotary Lanterns for Hope Fundraiser

Feb. 18-22 Feb 23 TBA

APRIL

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Transfer Beach April 20 Spring Art Tour April 19,20,21

MAY

Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession LMS Heritage Boat Festival LMS Dock Rotary Garden Tour Dine on the Dock LMS Dock

JUNE

LMS Kids Pirate Day LMS Dock Dine on the Dock LMS Dock Hill Dash Tourist in Your Own Town Longest Day of Play LRCA Aboriginal Day Transfer Beach

JULY

Harbour Boat Tours LMS Dock Canada Day Celebrations Transfer Beach Dine on the Dock LMS Dock VI Trail Runner Series Transfer Beach Brits On The Beach Car Show Transfer Beach Purple Martin Open House LMS Dock Music on the Docks LMS Dock

May 18-Sept 2 May 25 May 26 May 31 June 1 June 14 June 15 June 15,16 TBA June 21 Daily July 1 TBA July 13 July 14 (usually mid July)

TBA

FOR MORE EVENTS & DETAILS VISIT LADYSMITHCOFC.COM/CALENDAR

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AUGUST

Concert in the Park Transfer Beach Harbour Boat Tours LMS Dock Ladysmith Days Celebration Transfer Beach & Downtown Dine on the Dock LMS Dock TDR Outdoor Movie Night LRCA Rod Run Show and Shine & Beer Garden 1st Ave Sealife Celebration Light up the Night 1st Ave Arts on the Avenue 1st Ave

Sundays DAILY Aug 3 - 5 TBA TBA Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 24 Aug 25

SEPTEMBER

TDR LOGGERS SPORTS Transfer Beach Sept 1 Terry Fox Run Sept 15

OCTOBER

Tour de Rock

NOVEMBER

Remembrance Day Service Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour Cinnamon Bun Run Festival of Lights 1st Ave

DECEMBER

Old Time Christmas 1st Ave Breakfast with Santa Aggie Hall Mount Brenton Christmas Lights Sail Past Cruise LFR Santa Claus Parade Christmas Festival of Choirs Celebration of Light

Sept 30 Nov. 11 Nov 21-24 Nov 25 Nov 28 Dec 06 Dec 07 Dec 14 Dec 22 TBA TBA

OPEN February 1 Wednesday to Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Come enjoy a wide array of fine honey products including honey, pollen, propolis, candles and beeswax.

Producing honey, pollen and propolis on Vancouver Island since 1966.

Fredrich’s Honey Farm 2798 Cedar Road, Cedar British Columbia www.fredrichshoney.com

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Ladysmith & District Historical Society

Supporting Community Heritage and Each Other • Ladysmith Museum • Ladysmith Archives • Heritage Park In the comfort of our spacious reading room, the Ladysmith Archives provides public access to thousands of documents related to the history of the area. Our holdings include newspapers, photographs, maps, letters and more.

The Ladysmith Museum offers a comprehensive view of Ladysmith’s history beginning around 1900, and showcases our heritage, with a focus on the contributions of women. Visitors are guided through the cultural, commercial, medical, and industrial development of Ladysmith.

The Ladysmith Heritage Preservation Committee takes on industrial restoration projects large and small.

Volunteers are currently repairing the track to enable the refurbishing of a 1923 Baldwin steam locomotive formerly used for logging in Ladysmith, as well as a Humdirgen. Come down and watch volunteers as they work to restore this once busy industrial hub.

Come & Get Lost

in the Maze • 7 acre maze • hayrides • fire pits • groups welcome • large pumpkin patch • fresh sweet corn and vegetables in season

www.mcnabscornmaze.com OPEN late Aug till Oct 31st.

4613 Yellow Point Road Ladysmith, BC

250-245-0666

“Every minute, the future is becoming the past.”

Thor Heyerdahl

Come and Find Us! Museum: 721-1st Ave., Tues-Sat, 12-4 pm May-Oct (by donation!)

Archives: 1115-1st Ave., Mon-Fri, 9-2 pm (behind Tim Horton’s) Heritage Park Reception Centre: 614 Oyster Bay Drive, Saturdays, 10 am - noon

250-245-0100

www.ladysmithhistoricalsociety.ca

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LOCAL FOOD / CEDAR - YELLOW POINT

Markets are wonderful places to find local food, beautiful hand-made products, meet friendly people, treat yourself to a snack or a meal and often listen to live music. In our area, we are lucky to have many markets to choose from.

CEDAR FARMERS’ MARKET

You’ll find more than 70 vendors in a grassy field next to the Crow and Gate Pub at 2313 Yellow Point Rd. Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May to October. This is one of the region’s largest markets. There’s live local music every Saturday.

CEDAR SWAP MEET

Every Sunday, there is a big swap meet at the Cedar Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

You’ll find baking, tools, books, antiques and much more.

NORTH OYSTER CRAFT MARKET

Every Sundays, all year round, you can find a craft market at the North Oyster Community Centre.

CASSIDY FARM MARKET

On the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Cassidy, you’ll find an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, baking, a deli and more. The market is open daily from spring to winter.

Just north of Ladysmith, Yellow Point and Cedar offer an opportunity to slow down a bit and take in pastoral scenes as you cruise the countryside.

You’ll find an array of artists’ studios and galleries, as well as several farms offering local products, as you explore this broad, forested peninsula.

Winding country roads will lead you to the village of Cedar, where you will find places to eat and shop.

This picturesque part of the Island also offers a wide range of hiking and walking trails and a great selection of parks. While exploring the countryside, be sure to enjoy the wonderful selection of lodgings, restaurants and pubs found in this area.

AGRI-TOURISM

As you explore Cedar and Yellow Point, you will find a variety of family-friendly activities that celebrate farming and rural life. Many farms are open seasonally and offer tours and gift shops.

FREDRICH’S HONEY

Fredrich’s Honey has been producing Vancouver Island honey, pollen and propolis since 1966.

Master Beekeeper Theo Fredrich Sr. has been beekeeping for over 60 years and is as passionate today about beekeeping and making honey as he was when he first began.

We at Fredrich’s Honey take extreme care in handling, production and storage of the beehive products to ensure that they arrive at your table as nature intended. Our honey and pollen is 100% natural with nothing added which allows you to enjoy them just as the bees do.

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MCNAB’S CORN MAZE

Follow Yellow Point Road to discover the magic of McNab’s. In the fall, there’s a large pick-yourown pumpkin patch and a seven-acre corn maze, which features a new theme each year. You’ll also be able to take a hay ride and pet friendly farm animals.

YELLOW POINT CRANBERRIES Nearby, you’ll find a family-owned and operated cranberry farm on Yellow Point Road that produces about 200,000 pounds of cranberries a year. More than 40 cranberry confections are produced and sold on site, and tours are held in September and October.

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Is your “must-do” list longer than a day? You can find a range of charming bed and breakfasts, a lodge, an inn, campsites and a motel in and around town.

BED AND BREAKFASTS Whether you are looking for seclusion and quiet in the woods or a stunning view of the ocean, our full complement of unique B&Bs is enough to keep you entertained and relaxed for many visits to come.

Stop by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Centre at 33 Roberts St. to learn more about local B&Bs. You can also find helpful information through the Ladysmith and Area Accommodations Association by visiting www.ladysmith-bc-accommodations.com.

CAMPING

• Rondalyn Resort & RV Park, 1350 Timberlands Rd., Ladysmith • Zuiderzee Campsites & Trailer Park, Yellow Point Rd., Yellow Point • Mountainaire RV Park & Campsite, 1092 Spruston Rd., Nanaimo • Living Forest Oceanside Campground and RV Park, 6 Maki Rd., Nanaimo • Country Maples, 9010 Trans Canada Hwy, Chemainus • 4 All Seasons Resort, 3464 Yellow Point Rd, Ladysmith • Mermaid Cove, 3400 Laguna Vista Rd, Ladysmith

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MOTELS, INNS AND LODGES • Holiday House Motel, 540 Esplanade, Ladysmith • Page Point Inn, 4760 Brenton Page Rd., Ladysmith • Kiwi Cove Lodge, 5130 Brenton Page Rd., Ladysmith • Yellow Point Lodge 3700 Yellow Point Rd, Ladysmith • Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay 12570 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith

The Perfect Getaway

Come and relax in pretty Ladysmith

302 Hawley Place, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1X9 (Off Gill Road)

250-245-4431 Toll Free 1-877-244-4431

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Peaceful Getaway Accommodations ...With A Twist Of Kiwi Fruit!

12 spacious rooms plus a cottage, one pet friendly room, a great place for retreats, reunions, weddings, located 5 minutes north of Ladysmith Town Centre.

Kiwi Cove Lodge

5130 Brenton Page Rd, Ladysmith www.kiwicovelodge.com

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MOOR AT THE HEART OF IT ALL.

Ladysmith

North Saanich Pedder Bay Oak Bay

Ladysmith Marina is located in the heart of the beautiful Gulf Islands’ cruising grounds, with all the convenience of mid-Vancouver Island moorage and easy access to our sister marinas, Oak Bay, Pedder Bay and North Saanich. Whether you need a completely covered boathouse, moorage for a month or even a couple of days, we've got your dock.

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MOVING HERE

Was it love at first sight when you visited Ladysmith? There are many reasons to turn this love affair into a long-term relationship!

A combination of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, unique places to shop and dine, strong community spirit, friendly people and compelling heritage and culture makes Ladysmith an ideal place to live, work and play.

Moving to Ladysmith means access to four marinas, one of the best beaches in the midIsland, abundant hiking and walking trails, outdoor playing fields, a skatepark, one of the top three artificial turf fields in B.C. and a community centre with services such as a pool, fitness centre and classes.

Ladysmith also provides a full spectrum of educational facilities from pre-school to senior secondary, and it is just a short drive to Vancouver Island University campuses in Nanaimo and Duncan.

You’ll find a Community Health Centre in Ladysmith, and we have independent and assisted living accommodation and services, as well as a licensed complex care facility.

BC Transit service links one part of town to the other and connects Ladysmith to Chemainus in the south, where riders can connect with a bus going to Duncan.

You can also find helpful information through the Ladysmith and Area Accommodations Association by visiting www.ladysmith-bc-accommodations.com.

HELPFUL CONTACTS • Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, 33 Roberts St., 250-245-2112 Here, you’ll discover a very helpful Ladysmith Relocation Guide.

• Ladysmith Newcomers Club, 250-245-3319 This non-profit social club for people who are new to Ladysmith organizes walks, restaurant outings and more.

• Welcome Wagon, 250-245-0799 Once you’ve made the move, the Welcome Wagon provides free information and gifts to support newcomers.

• Ladysmith City Hall, 410 Esplanade, 250-245-6400 Pick up an information package about garbage and recycling services.

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