Our town

Ladysmith is set in the Cowichan Valley which boasts the highest mean temperatures in Canada - 21 deg C in Summer, and 7.6 deg C in Winter

The town is situated on the 49th parallel. It is a hillside community, with spectacular ocean views, heritage buildings and a colourful inner harbour. It has the warmest saltwater swimming north of San Francisco. The growth and prosperity of the town lies in tourist-recreational development. The residents are composed of a mix of retirees, artisans, forestry workers, commuters and business and professional people. We offer a friendly small town atmosphere.


Here are some links to help you explore further what Ladysmith has to offer

The official Ladysmith town web site

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce

The Ladysmith Chronicle

Ladysmith weather report

BC Ferries