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

Category Events

25
May

Friends of Ladysmith Community Marina Petition Launch

A petition is being launched in support of Ladysmith Maritime Society’s continuing operation of Ladysmith Community Marina. In an email to members of the Ladysmith Maritime Society, Richard Wiefelspuett, Executive Director wrote: “You will be aware of the current uncertainty surrounding the future of the Ladysmith Community Marina in connection with the intended water lot …

16
May

Wonderful Waterfront Weekend – And Volunteer Opportunities!

Saturday May 27, 2023 The Heritage Rail Yard will be celebrating 100 years of Locomotive 11 and the Heritage Rail Society would like to invite you to join them.  They have extended an invitation (possibly by donation) to come and enjoy a BBQ at the rail yard after the day’s events.  All volunteers, participants, staff, …

25
Apr

Launch of the C.A. Kirkegaard

After almost 5 years in the “Car Shop” (Heritage Boat Restoration Workshop) LMS members and volunteers celebrated the launch of the C.A. Kirkegaard (affectionately referred to as “the Kirk”) on Tuesday April 20th. The Heritage Boat Restoration Workshop volunteers were recently awarded by the Ladysmith & District Historical Society for… “long time dedication to the …

25
Apr

The Purple Martins – June to August

The Purple Martins are back! Nesting begins in earnest in May, with a female Martin laying 4-6 eggs. The young are usually out and about by late July and in mid-August, the migration South begins. While in their summer homes, the Purple Martins eat flying insects including beetles, moths and flying ants. Delectable dragonflies are ...