Explore Ladysmith, Cedar, Saltair & Chemainus Guide

10/03/2024

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10/01/2024

From the pages of the 2024 edition of the Explore Guide:

This area is home to many performers, artisans, and internationally acclaimed artists, including musicians David Gogo, Ryan McMahon, and Nate Harris, as well as artists and carvers.

10/01/2024

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09/30/2024

Today we celebrate Truth and Reconciliation Day. It is a reminder for the need for honesty, empathy, and action in addressing historical wrongs. Let’s listen, learn, and contribute to a better society.
The Ladysmith Museum has several books on land issues and residential schools, as well as indigenous art and an exhibit on loan courtesy of Elder George Harris. Open weekends or by appointment.

09/26/2024

The largest pinball expo in British Columbia is back for its second annual showing and it’s happening in our own backyard. The Vancouver Island Pinball Expo is a three-day extravaganza with tournaments, food trucks and over a hundred pinball machines from the 1960s to present. The event will be he...

09/26/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: Rotary Club of Ladysmith Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/21/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: Lisa Marie Barron, Member of Parliament, Nanaimo-Ladysmith Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/19/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: A&W Ladysmith Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/18/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: All Saints Catholic Parish - St. Mary's Church Ladysmith and St. Joseph Church Chemainus Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/12/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: Classic Cutlery Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/10/2024

From the pages of the 2024 Explore Guide:

Vancouver Island’s waters are home to some of the most unique and interesting sea creatures on Earth.

09/10/2024

You have ONE WEEK left to cast your vote for the Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards!

LINK TO VOTE:

https://www.ladysmithcofc.com/spirit-of-ladysmith-business-awards/

Voting is open until September 16th! You have a ONE week left to vote for the local businesses, non-profits, organizations, and people that make Ladysmith such an incredible place to live.

Let's get voting, Ladysmith!🤩

09/10/2024

Creature Feature: The Basket Cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii)

🌟 Meet the Basket Cockle, also known as Nuttall’s Cockle or Heart Cockle, a fascinating bivalve found along the Pacific coast of North America! 🌟

This sturdy, heart-shaped clam can be found on the substrate or burrowed in the sandy, gravel or muddy shores of estuaries, bays, and tidal flats. Known for its unique ridged shell, which resembles a woven basket, the Basket Cockle is a master at blending into its coastal surroundings.

🔍 Where to Find Them: Basket Cockles thrive in intertidal and subtidal zones, often buried just below the surface or rolling with the current.

🍽 Filter Feeders Extraordinaire: Basket Cockles are filter feeders, drawing in water through their siphons and filtering out tiny plankton, detritus, and other nutrients. This process helps keep the waters of their habitat clean, making them essential to the marine ecosystem, especially here in Cowichan Estuary.

🏞 Cultural Significance: Basket Cockles have been an important food source for Indigenous communities including Quw'utsun' tribes for thousands of years. Quw'utsun Mustimuhw are working to restore this vital food source after its near destruction by industrial pollution in the past 300 years.

🌟 Fun Fact: These cockles can live for up to 20 years, growing up to 5 inches in length! Their age can be estimated by counting the rings on their shells, similar to counting rings on a tree.

Next time you're strolling the estuary at low tide or perusing our touch tank, keep an eye out for these resilient and remarkable creatures! 💙

09/10/2024

Even our parking lots have a nice view 😎

The Nanaimo Airport’s pay parking lots offer long-term and short-term spaces. For information about parking at YCD, visit our website: https://ycd.ca/parking/parking-information/

09/10/2024

Take a dog for a walk and see the fall colours change😍

09/10/2024

Cowichan Events this week

- September 13th -15th Cowichan Exhibition
- Sept. 13th until Nov.7 Cowichan Public Art Gallery presents Path of the Totem
- Sept. 14-15 Learn Watrcolours with Jennifer Lawson Painter
- Sept 14 7:30pm Cowichan Folk Guild coffee house at Duncan United Church
- Sept. 14 Margit Nellemann Handbuilt Ceramics open Studio 10am-4pm 1026 Islay St, Duncan
- Sept. 15 Terry Fox Run at Evans Park: 9am registration, 10am start
- Duncan Farmers Market Saturday 9am-2pm
- Cowichan Green Community Summer Market Thursdays 10am-4pm at Cowichan Farm & Food Hub
- The Spool Yard view the current classes at www.thespoolyard.ca including Sept. 10 7-9pm Alteration & Repair workshop and Sept. 14 1-4pm Quilt Lovers tote

* Ocean EcoVentures daily whale watching tours until Sept. 22 11am & 4pm
* Pristine Paddleboard Adventures open daily 9am-6pm
* Coastal Bliss Adventures Ltd. open daily 7am-9pm
* Sealegs Kayaking & Marine Adventures open weekdays 9am-6pm, weekends 9am-7pm
* BC Forest Discovery Centre open Thursday-Monday 10am-4:30pm
* Malahat Skywalk open daily Monday-Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday-Sunday 9am-7:30pm
* Hand Of Man Museum open daily 10am-5pm
* The Raptors Open daily 10:30am-3:30pm: Flying Demos 11:30am &1:30pm
* Chances Cowichan open daily at 10am
* Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre open Wednesday-Friday Noon-4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm
* Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre open Saturday & Sunday + Stat holidays 1-3pm
* Westholme Tea open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-4pm
* Mill Bay - Malahat Historical Society museum open Sundays 11am-3pm

Visit one of Cowichans craft beverage producers
* Averill Creek Vineyard Open daily Noon-5pm
* Bayview Brewing Company Open daily 11am-9pm
* Blue Grouse Estate Winery Open daily 11am-6pm
* Cherry Point Estate Wines Open daily 10am-5pm
* Dead Head Brew Co Open Monday-Wednesday 1-7pm, Thursday-Saturday 1-9pm, Sunday Noon-6pm
* DEOL Estate Winery Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm
* Emandare Vineyard Friday-Saturday Noon-4pm
* Enrico Winery Open Wednesday-Sunday Noon-6pm
* Holocene Distilling Project sales & tasting by appointment
* Merridale Cidery & Distillery Open daily at 11am
* Red Arrow Brewing Open daily at 11am
* Stillhead Distillery Open Tuesday-Thursday Noon-4pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-5pm. Stillhead Lounge Thursday Noon-8pm, Friday & Saturday Noon-9pm
* Unsworth Vineyards Open Monday-Tuesday Noon-4pm, Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm
* Venturi-Schulze Vineyards by appointment only
* Valley Cider Company Open Saturday 1-4pm
* Zanatta Winery- Open Wednesday-Sunday 11am-5pm

09/10/2024

09/10/2024

to earlier this summer when Shawn Johnny Seymour unveiled his new mural on the waterfront side of the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre!

We raise our hands in gratitude to Shawn for his hard work and dedication to this project!

09/10/2024

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09/09/2024

As seen in the Explore Guide: Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Ladysmith Branch Learn more about the Explore Guide here: https://take5.ca/explore-guide/

09/08/2024

Work and play!
Love how Ladysmith Harbour is home to both!