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| Tours, Backpacking, Hiking Trails, Walking, Museums, Eco-Tourim around Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada including Yellow Point and South Cedar, BC, Canada.: |
Transfer
Beach. The Village of Ladysmith BC is centred around
one of the finest fully serviced public beach parks on Vancouver
Island called Transfer Beach. A popular gathering place for locals
and visitors because of the many activities and amenities onsite.
Not only is the beach covered in fine sand, driftwood, shells and
rocks - there are many viewing benches lining the coastline.[ more
info about Transfer Beach ]
Holland
Creek Trail.The trail system
is suited for all ages and abilities and is accessible from many
different parking lots and trailheads. Each access point leads to
a grade of trail each with its own difficulty level from the easy
walk to the vertical climb. Each parking lot offers the hiker a
different view and experience. The trails are marked as either wheelchair
accessible, mild walking, moderate hiking trail to difficult hiking
conditions. [ more info
about Holland Creek Trail ]
- Carmanah
Walbran Provincial Park. It is no walk in the park.
It is,however, a short drive to one of the most beautiful, rugged,
wilderness areas in British Columbia and... it is the oldest protected
wilderness forest of Vancouver Island. Walbran Provincial Park consists
of three sections - Lower Carmanah Valley, the Walbran Valley and
the Upper Carmanah Valley. Nature is a resilient bunch and nothing
indicates that more then the twisted 1000 year old cedars clinging
to rock cliffs and wrapping around boulders.
[ more info about the Carmanah Valley ... ]
- Cowichan
River. The river is a designated Provincial Heritage
River famous for it's Salmon and Steelhead fishery. The Cowichan
River is filled with different emotions every season from rising
water levels and thundering rapids to calm flowing currents. Seasons
change and so does the Cowichan River as trees get caught up in
the rivers fury causing log jams and sweepers unexpectedly. The
monster rapids, the big boys, exist at Marie Canyon and Skutz Falls
most of the year. Located in Duncan.
[ more info about the Cowichan River ... ]
- Cowichan
River Footpath. 20 km. scenic hike through forests
along the Cowichan River, over bridges and with lush salal and ferns
draped over the forests floors. Backpacking permitted. Access at
Skutz Falls off Hwy #18 or at the Cowichan Fish and Game Headquarters
on Glenora Rd in Duncan.
[ more info about the Cowichan River Foot Path... ]
- Gordon
Bay Provincial Park. A fresh water
lake ideal area for families, couples and adventure seekers who
wish to enjoy the outdoors in a green environment surrounded by
trees and mountains. Gordon Bay Provincial Park has a large white
sandy beach area which compliments the main activities found on
Cowichan Lake like swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, sun tanning
and canoeing.
[ more info about Gordon Bay Provincial Park ... ]
- Downtown Ladysmith Heritage Walk. Walk the
streets of downtown Ladysmith and reminisce while among the heritage
buildings and homes. The colors are bright and alive with some of
the buildings dating back to the 1800's.
- Gourlay Janes Park. Excellent waterfront
scenery. Watch the boats sail by, and the birds over head. Located
at the Saltair cut off on Chemainus Rd.
- Heart Lake Trail. A rigorous 1 hr straight
up hike up a mountain side through heavy forests. The rewards are
great as you have views of Ladysmith, Cassidy, Chemainus and Cedar.
At the very top is a private secluded lake. Very rarely do you get
company.
- Ladysmith Harbour Tours. Take a boat ride
into the maritime history of the area. Visit the inlets and bays
of the area. Meet at the Maritime Society Dock. Tel:(250)245-2112
- Rotary Kids Playground. Rope bridges, jungle gym, swings and a large sand box. Ideal for kids to play and make friends. Since located on Transfer Beach, you, the adult can enjoy the activity around you.
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