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It's HomeTown Tourist Weekend
It’s that wonderful time of year when the sun is warm, the ocean beckons and you know you just have to get out there and explore. And that is what the annual be a HomeTown Tourist Weekend, on June 14 and 15, is all about. This marks the 14th year for this popular campaign designed to promoting events and attractions happening in your own backyard.
TAKE 5, as publishers of the annual Explore Ladysmith, Chemainus, Saltair, Cedar and Area Guide, wanted to do something to highlight the beauty of this area, so we teamed up with partners who are offering special events, activities and discounts to encourage residents and visitors to discover the resources in their own backyard. After all, we want to be prepared for the tourists who are choosing Canada this year.
This year, we are very grateful to Nanaimo Airport for sponsoring this event. Not only are they active in the community, but they also play a major role in promoting local tourism. The airport is convenient and easy to fly out of — without the hassle of larger airports.
One of the highlights this year is the opening of the Ladysmith Museum’s Beat Goes On exhibit on June 14, from noon to 3 p.m. Come down for live music, cake and special displays from Ladysmith Maritime Society. Ryan McMahon and special guests will play live outside, so bring a lawn chair and stick around. It’s going to be a great summer.
So, this year try kayaking, give golfing a chance, explore a new shop or take a walk on a path you have not travelled.
For updates on participants and specials: https://take5.ca/events/ hometown-tourist-weekend/.
