Guidebook for Ladysmith
Parks & Nature
The forested loop winds 5.8 kilometers along both sides of Holland Creek. With several access points you have the option to hike all or part of the trail.
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Holland Creek Trail Head
374 Dogwood DrThe forested loop winds 5.8 kilometers along both sides of Holland Creek. With several access points you have the option to hike all or part of the trail.
A steep climb (initially via a stone staircase) takes hikers to Heart Lake; the viewpoint, which takes in the Gulf Islands and the mainland, is one of the best in the region. There are two choices at the lake itself: Turn east and march on toward Stocking Lake (9.3km loop) , or take the western Heart Lake Loop. The Heart Lake Loop is a challenging 6.4 kilometers that will take approximately 2 hrs to walk. You can access the trail from Davis Road Park or Holland Creek Trail.
Heart Lake Trail
Heart Lake TrailA steep climb (initially via a stone staircase) takes hikers to Heart Lake; the viewpoint, which takes in the Gulf Islands and the mainland, is one of the best in the region. There are two choices at the lake itself: Turn east and march on toward Stocking Lake (9.3km loop) , or take the western Heart Lake Loop. The Heart Lake Loop is a challenging 6.4 kilometers that will take approximately 2 hrs to walk. You can access the trail from Davis Road Park or Holland Creek Trail.
Transfer Beach Park
Captain Tristan de Konnick WayThe park's trail provides access to pristine beaches with excellent views of the Nanaimo River estuary, dowtown Nanaimo, Protection Island and Gabriola Island. Popular for wildlife viewing; bald eagles, sea-lions, seals and even harbour porpoises can be seen from the park. Jack Point is an amazing location to watch the sunset.
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Jack Point and Biggs Park
The park's trail provides access to pristine beaches with excellent views of the Nanaimo River estuary, dowtown Nanaimo, Protection Island and Gabriola Island. Popular for wildlife viewing; bald eagles, sea-lions, seals and even harbour porpoises can be seen from the park. Jack Point is an amazing location to watch the sunset.
Newcastle Island
Entertainment & Activities
Cool, challenging, fun (and sometimes freaky) Aerial Adventures and Ziplines. Follow your instincts and visit our nature-based Park in Nanaimo. Come experience the Primal Swing- super-speed 140 km/h pendulum from the trestle bridge, through the Nanaimo River Canyon. Bungy Jump -150-foot plunge from the trestle bridge above the Nanaimo River. Over a dozen progressively-wacky ways to leap! DragonFLY Ziplines - two flights cross-crossing the high Nanaimo River cliff edges. Monkido® Adventure Courses - dozens of cool games, obstacles, and ziplines that wind through tree-tops up to 60-feet above ground. What's To Fear Jump- Freakish 40-foot free-fall that will test your courage!
Get total bragging rights with an all-Elements "Ultimate WildPlayer" bundle!
Pre-booking recommended, walk-ins welcome. Check times at wildplay.com Minimum age five.
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WildPlay Nanaimo
35 Nanaimo River RdCool, challenging, fun (and sometimes freaky) Aerial Adventures and Ziplines. Follow your instincts and visit our nature-based Park in Nanaimo. Come experience the Primal Swing- super-speed 140 km/h pendulum from the trestle bridge, through the Nanaimo River Canyon. Bungy Jump -150-foot plunge from the trestle bridge above the Nanaimo River. Over a dozen progressively-wacky ways to leap! DragonFLY Ziplines - two flights cross-crossing the high Nanaimo River cliff edges. Monkido® Adventure Courses - dozens of cool games, obstacles, and ziplines that wind through tree-tops up to 60-feet above ground. What's To Fear Jump- Freakish 40-foot free-fall that will test your courage!
Get total bragging rights with an all-Elements "Ultimate WildPlayer" bundle!
Pre-booking recommended, walk-ins welcome. Check times at wildplay.com Minimum age five.
The Ladysmith Community Marina boast to be one of the friendliest marinas on the Coast, hosting a number of events through out the summer.
http://www.lmsmarina.ca/
610 Oyster Bay Dr
610 Oyster Bay DriveThe Ladysmith Community Marina boast to be one of the friendliest marinas on the Coast, hosting a number of events through out the summer.
http://www.lmsmarina.ca/
Essentials
49th Parallel Grocery
1020 1st AveChuckwagon Market Ltd
13627 Cedar RdFood Scene
A great atmosphere created by an authentic English pub feel and traditional pub food.
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The Crow and Gate
2313 Yellow Point RdA great atmosphere created by an authentic English pub feel and traditional pub food.
Family owned and operated, the Mahle House is situated in a restored 1904 Heritage home on a one-acre property featuring an English-style ornamental garden.
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Mahle House Restaurant
2104 Hemer RdFamily owned and operated, the Mahle House is situated in a restored 1904 Heritage home on a one-acre property featuring an English-style ornamental garden.
COCO Cafe is owned by Cedar Opportunities Co-operative. COCO is an incorporated cooperative whose mission is: to employ people with developmental disabilities within their community. Since opening in June of 2011, COCO Cafe has become a bustling community hub that truly is “Where friends meet”.
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COCO Café
1840 Cedar RdCOCO Cafe is owned by Cedar Opportunities Co-operative. COCO is an incorporated cooperative whose mission is: to employ people with developmental disabilities within their community. Since opening in June of 2011, COCO Cafe has become a bustling community hub that truly is “Where friends meet”.
Arts & Culture
Husband and wife team, Jo and Vic Duffhues, create a functional stoneware line, inspired by the stunning surroundings on Vancouver Island.
JoVic Pottery
4781 Shell Beach RdHusband and wife team, Jo and Vic Duffhues, create a functional stoneware line, inspired by the stunning surroundings on Vancouver Island.
Experience a natural elegance with the luxury of fine yarn and Alpaca garments and take home a little bit of heaven.
Yellow point alpacas
3597 Juriet RdExperience a natural elegance with the luxury of fine yarn and Alpaca garments and take home a little bit of heaven.
The Herbal Heaven gift shop is filled with unique gifts for the gourmet, tinctures, salves and natural products for bath and skin care. All products are made right on their farm.
Hazelwood Herb Farm
The Herbal Heaven gift shop is filled with unique gifts for the gourmet, tinctures, salves and natural products for bath and skin care. All products are made right on their farm.
Guided tours are available to discover the fundamentals of growing and operating a cranberry farm. Delicious cranberry products, including, jams, jellies, and baked goods are available for sale.
Yellow Point Cranberries
4532 Yellow Point RdGuided tours are available to discover the fundamentals of growing and operating a cranberry farm. Delicious cranberry products, including, jams, jellies, and baked goods are available for sale.
The Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is the most comprehensive visual arts organization in Ladysmith! They vigorously act as a facilitator to bring together artists, arts lovers and unique artistic opportunities and experiences within the community.
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
444 Parkhill TerraceThe Arts Council of Ladysmith and District and the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery is the most comprehensive visual arts organization in Ladysmith! They vigorously act as a facilitator to bring together artists, arts lovers and unique artistic opportunities and experiences within the community.