Ladysmith, British Columbia
Ladysmith | |
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| Town of Ladysmith | |
| Motto: Heritage by the Sea | |
Location of Ladysmith in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′43″N 123°48′57″W / 48.99528°N 123.81583°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Vancouver Island |
| Regional district | Cowichan Valley |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Ladysmith Town Council |
| • Mayor (acting) | Tricia McKay |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.04 km2 (4.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 8,990 |
| • Density | 746.5/km2 (1,933/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Forward sortation area | |
| Area code | 250 |
| Highways | Highway 1 (TCH) |
| Website | www |
Ladysmith, originally Oyster Harbour, is a town located on the 49th parallel north on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The local economy is based on forestry, tourism, and agriculture. A hillside location adjacent to a sheltered harbour forms the natural geography of the community.
As of 2021, the population was 8,990. The area of the town was 12.04 square kilometres. Total private dwellings were 4,079. Population density was 746.5 people per square kilometre.
Ladysmith is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, nearby Nanaimo Airport and BC Ferries.