Ladysmith Maritime Society

BC Heritage Day
2024-02-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC

Marine Garage Sale
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00 | 616 Oyster Bay Drive
Calling all captain and first mates! Don’t miss out on our maritime treasure trove at our boat-themed flea market. From anchors to zodiacs, tools, and maritime memorabilia, we’ve got it all! Dive into our marine garage sale and reel in the savings on all your boating essentials
*Cash Only*

Music Off The Dock
2024-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | BC
Calling all musicians to join in! We’re having an Open Mic event at Ladysmith Museum Gardens, 721 1st Ave, Ladysmith as part of the Home Town Tourist events. Everyone is welcome!

Dance Off The Dock
2024-06-22 19:00 - 23:00 | Eagles Hall, 921 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A5, Canada
We are so sorry! This event is cancelled, but we hope to re-schedule later in the year. All purchased tickets will be refunded – credit card refunds only. But please come to one of our other events, we look forward to seeing you there.

Dine Off The Dock
2024-07-25 17:30 - 21:00 | BC
A three course dinner at In the Beantime, 18 The High Street, Ladysmith. Live music by Mark Wonneck, and a book launch, starts at 5.30pm, 25 July. This not to be missed event will be sold out soon, so don’t delay, book your spot now!

Open House at Aggie Hall, Ladysmith.
2024-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | BC
The Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) is inviting community members to attend a public open house meeting on August 14, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Aggie Hall in Ladysmith. This event is part of LMS’s ongoing efforts to engage the community in discussions about the future of maritime activities in Ladysmith

Ladysmith Maritime Society AGM December 5th, Eagles Hall, 6.30pm
2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Eagles Hall, 921 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A5, Canada
All members in good standing are invited to attend Ladysmith Maritime Society’s AGM. It will be held at Eagles Hall, on the 5th December, starting at 6.30pm.
New Board members will be elected at this meeting. If you wish to stand for the 2025 Board, please return the nomination form (download below) by 2nd December 2025.
Doors open at 6.00pm for those members who wish to renew their membership for 2025. **Cash Only Please** and please bring the correct change (or consider making a donation!)
$20 for single membership
$35 for a couple
$50 for a family.
Please find the 2023 AGM Minutes here.2023 Minutes AGM Ladysmith Maritime Society – Agenda 7 December 2023 (2)
Please find the 2024 AGM Agenda here.2024 AGM Ladysmith Maritime Society – Agenda 5 December 2024
Please find the Board Nomination Form here.nomination form 2025

Members and Volunteers Meeting
2025-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Eagles Hall, 921 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A5, Canada

Ladysmith Volunteer Fair
2025-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Aggie Hall, 1110 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A4, Canada
Ever wanted to be part of a great organization of friendly, ocean-loving people? Looking for a fun and meaningful way to contribute to Ladysmith’s maritime heritage? And no, you don’t need to own a boat!
Come and see us at the Ladysmith Volunteer Fair, May 1st at Aggie Hall. Learn about the Society’s 40 year history and view photos of heritage vessels lovingly restored by the Society’s expert artisans.

SAILPAST 2025 Transfer Beach
2025-05-10 10:30 - 18:00 | Transfer Beach
Join the Ladysmith Maritime Society as we celebrate the beginning of boating season with Ladysmith Yacht Club’s SAILPAST, and get ready for a fun day at Transfer Beach!
There’ll be activities and entertainment for everyone, with a flotilla of boats, face paining, food trucks, an artisan market, information booths and live music. The Copper Canyon Band will begin the day with music starting at 10:30am.
Visit our table to learn more about our society, our history, and all the events we provide throughout the spring and summer. See photos of the restoration of our heritage vessels, the Dorothy, the Rainbow Skiff, the Saravan and the Kirkegaard. Then watch our beautiful vessels as they hit the high seas!
Opening ceremonies begin at 11:00am with representatives from the government, the Royal Canadian Maritime Search and Rescue Service (RCMSAR), the Canadian Coast Guard, the Rowing Club, and various other yacht clubs on the island.

Sea Life Centre Launch
2025-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Telegraph Harbour Marina, 76 Marina Drive, Thetis Island, BC, V0R 2Y0, Canada
Join us for a fun day at the Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island!
In collaboration with Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC) and Telegraph Harbour Marina, we’re excited to officially launch the new home of the Ladysmith Maritime Society Sea Life Centre at Telegraph Harbour Marina.
The day will be fun for the whole family, with a “Seaquarium” for curious kids and adults alike, sea life education, marine life demonstrations, face painting, and more.
We are honoured to have Andy Lamb join us on this special day. Andy is a marine naturalist, educator, and author of three books about Pacific Northwest sea life. He has worked as both Chief Collector and Education Coordinator at the Vancouver Aquarium, and as a fish culturist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. He is also an avid scuba diver who has been on thousands of dives over the last fifty years. In 2017 he was appointed to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s College of Fellows. Andy will be on hand to answer questions, give demonstrations, and dive for sea treasures!
CLICK HERE FOR THETIS ISLAND FERRY INFORMATION

Hometown Tourist & 40th Anniversary
2025-06-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Ladysmith Museum, 721 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A5, Canada
Ever wanted to play tourist in you own town? Here’s your chance! A popular annual event, HomeTown Tourist brings together activities and events in Ladysmith. Join the fun on the Father’s Day Weekend, June 14-15, 2025
While you’re exploring our beautiful town, drop by the back garden at the Ladysmith Museum on Saturday, June 14th, 12-3pm. Ladysmith Maritime Society will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary with live music, exhibits, and cake cutting at 1pm!
We look forward to seeing you!

MARITIMER HARBOUR TOUR - 9:30am-12:00pm
2025-07-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 09:30 - 12:00 | Ladysmith Fishermen’s Wharf, 837 Ludlow Road, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A1, Canada
Join us for a 90 minute tour of Ladysmith harbour aboard our heritage vessel, Maritimer, as you listen to stories of local history, observe otters, seals, and jellyfish in their natural habitat, and watch eagles, herons, and cormorants soar overhead or dive for fish.

MARITIMER HARBOUR TOUR - 12:30pm-3:00pm
2025-07-26 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-07-27 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-02 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-03 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-09 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-16 12:30 - 15:00, 2025-08-17 12:30 - 15:00 | Ladysmith Fishermen’s Wharf, 837 Ludlow Road, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A1, Canada

Ladysmith Days
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Transfer Beach
Bring your friends and family to Ladysmith Days and enjoy a two-day, fun-filled event August 2nd and 3rd, hosted by the Ladysmith Celebration Society.

Starting Saturday, Aug 2nd – if you’re an early riser – don’t miss the Bullhead Derby at Oyster Bay Marina at 7am and then drop by Transfer Beach for a pancake breakfast at 8am. There will also be plenty of delectable food from the food trucks throughout the day. On Sunday night, enjoy a live outdoor concert, then get ready to be wowed by a beautiful fireworks display! For a complete schedule of events, click here.
The Ladysmith Maritime Society is excited to be a part of this magical weekend. You’ll find us at the Ladysmith Days Expo at Transfer Beach, from 10am to 2pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

CANCELLED DUE TO HIGH WINDS: MARITIMER HARBOUR TOUR - 12:30pm-3:00pm
2025-08-10 12:30 - 15:00 | Ladysmith Fishermen’s Wharf, 837 Ludlow Road, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A1, Canada

Sea Life Celebration
2025-08-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Transfer Beach
The Sea Life Celebration is a waterfront experience like no other, enabling kids and adults to experience sea life first hand with touch tanks, music, art and science activities, games and stories designed to appeal to children (and adults!) of all ages. and allow them to explore how sea life and oceans contribute to all our lives.
The Celebration provides the perfect opportunity to introduce young people to the magic and wonder of the sea life of the Ladysmith Harbour, and to inspire our youth to protect it.
