Nestled on the eastern shores of spectacular Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith features all of the warmth and charm of small town living with a full range of services and amenities. Ladysmith is a growing community, located just 88 km north of Victoria and 23 km south of Nanaimo, both access ferry points.
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How to get to Ladysmith
By Ferry
- Black Ball Ferry Line: From Port Angeles, USA, to Swartz Bay (Victoria) then 90 minute drive north
- BC Ferries: From Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay (Victoria) then 90 minute drive north
- BC Ferries: From Tsawwassen to Duke Point (Nanaimo) then 15 minute drive south
- BC Ferries: From Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) then 25 minute drive south
By Air
- Into Victoria International Airport then 90 minute drive north (car rental available)
- Into Nanaimo-Collishaw Airport (YCD) then 10 minute drive south (car rental available)
Ladysmith is centrally located to serve as a fantastic base from which to explore Vancouver Island.
