Ladysmith Travel Guide

Modern House in Ladysmith Ladysmith is an attractive waterfront town on Vancouver Island, a little north of Chemainus. The town sits geographically on the 49th parallel, which is the latitudinal border dividing the mainland between the U.S. and Canada.[1] The town survives on forestry, agriculture, and tourism.[2] Attractions Ladysmith’s main attraction is its old buildings, which have been renovated to give the town a pleasant look.[3] Ladysmith also holds an annual “Festival of Lights”, a time when homes and businesses are decorated with colorful lights for six weeks leading up to Christmas.[4] History Ladysmith’s history dates back to 1898 when it was founded by James Dunsmuir who built shipping wharves to transport coal mined from the Nanaimo area. The town grew as a settlement and residence for miners and their families.[5] References: Carroll, Donald. Insider’s Guide Canada. Edison: Hunter Publishing, Inc, 1996. ISBN: 1556507100. “Ladysmith, British Columbia.” < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladysmith%2C_British_Columbia> [1] Carroll, 74 [2] Ladysmith [3] Carroll, 74 [4] Ladysmith [5] Id.

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