Operated by the Ladysmith Maritime Society
a registered charity serving the Ladysmith community since 1985

MARINA OFFICE:  250-245-1146 • FAX: 250-924-6109 • VHF 66A

For Visitors

Our Facilities
  • Welcome Centre with Marina Office, washrooms, fireside lounge, big screen TV, the Oyster Bay Café (summers only) and free wifi.
  • Social dock with BBQ and picnic tables
  • Harbour Heritage Centre, Museum and Heritage Vessels
  • Sea Life Centre with viewing portal in the floor
  • Ladysmith Harbour tours
  • Paddling Centre with secure storage for your kayak, canoe or paddle board
  • Educational programs
  • Host to a Disabled Sailing Program run by the Cowichan Valley Independent Living Resource Centre in Duncan (July & August)
  • Largest Western Purple Martin recovery colony in BC – a MUST SEE! (Nesting July & August)
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For Boaters

Moorage
  • +950 feet of visitor moorage plus overflow space; reservations are recommended as we get very busy in the summer season.
  • Annual and seasonal moorage
  • $1.70 per foot per night (visitor rate from April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023)
  • Water and 30amp power ($7.50 per night) supplied to the docks; ice cubes and blocks are available from the front desk
  • Pump out available ($10.00 for two tokens)
  • Book our Marina for your Rendezvous gathering!
  • Call to let us know you’re coming at 250-245-1146 (press 2) or contact us on VHF 66A
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LMS Events

Things To Do
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Click for Marina Map

For a look at Kids’ Pirate Day videos, the award-winning mini-documentaries
on our Heritage Boat Fleet, and Sea Life information, please use the links below.

Kids’ Pirate Day

Saturday, June 18, 2022

Bring your bicycle helmet for a fun new activity this year.

Click the Parrot to see prior year videos!

Heritage Boat Festival

Sunday, June 19, 2022

For a closer look at our Heritage Fleet
and detailed videos for our award-winning vessels,

click on the wheel below.

Sea Life Celebration

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Click the image to see this year’s event!

2022 Sea Life Celebration
See our Options

Want to reserve moorage at our Marina?

We have over 950 feet of Visitor moorage plus overflow space, and are a popular stop for traveling boaters. Our 3000 square foot floating Welcome Centre is home to the Marina Office/registration desk and the Oyster Bay Café (seasonally). It also provides free WiFi, washrooms (including showers & laundry for paying moorage customers only), plus a fireside lounge with a large TV, large meeting room upstairs.

Visiting boaters enjoy low rates:

  • $1.70 per foot per night (as of April 1, 2022)
  • Reservations are preferred (online or by phone)
See 24 hours of images
Archived images captured at noon every day
View Marina Cam

Become a Member & Volunteer

We invite you to become a member of the Ladysmith Maritime Society. We are a fun and friendly bunch who love boats and being on the water. We have activities that are sure to capture your interest, and you don’t have to own a boat to join us!

Download our membership application form then send to us. Or call our office at 250-245-1146.

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Ladysmith Community Marina Wins Accreditation!

Georgia Strait Alliance

We are certified under Georgia Strait Alliance’s (GSA) Clean Marine BC (CMBC) program for environmental best practices. The designation recognizes industry leading marinas, harbour authorities, yacht clubs and boatyards that meet GSA’s rigid environmental standards.

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