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Ladysmith | |
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Town of Ladysmith[1] | |
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Motto: Heritage by the Sea[2] | |
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 | Aaron D. Stone |
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 | ![]() |
Website | www |
Ladysmith, originally Oyster Harbour,[3] 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[update], 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.[4]
Ladysmith is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, nearby Nanaimo Airport and BC Ferries.