Visitors

The Ladysmith Community Marina is the first marina on your port side as you enter Ladysmith Harbour.

Visitor Moorage is $1.70 per foot overall per night ~ power is $7.50 per 30-amp outlet per night

• effective April 2022 to March 2023
• Reservations are Preferred – It’s always best to let us know you’re coming, particularly with a large boat.

View to docks from the harbour

For those anchoring elsewhere or coming from across the bay, please do not dock yourself without calling ahead (250-245-1146, press 2) to ensure that we have room for a short stay if your vessel is larger than 10 feet. If space is available, up to two hours is free, 2 to 4 hours is by donation, over 4 hours is at the current rate per foot. Kindly check in at the Marina Office upon arrival and prior to departure.

We provide a Dinghy Dock, located on the north side of the LMS Welcome Centre, down the SE channel between docks A and B, for vessels 10 feet and under.

Cancellation Policies

• Cancellations can be made until the day of arrival at which time the first day is not refundable.
• We are boaters ourselves and understand that conditions may prevent arrival or communication.
• No-shows will be charged one night’s moorage at the current rate per foot.
• You must contact the Marina at 250-245-1146 (press 2) for cancellations and refunds.

Please hail us on VHF 66A when you reach the breakwater to receive docking instructions.

Upon your Approach

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has granted the use of its Safe Travels stamp to Vancouver Island. Tourism stakeholders in the Vancouver Island region can apply for use of the Safe Travels stamp once they have met the health and hygiene protocols outlined by the WTTC. The Ladysmith Maritime Society Marina has been approved for use of the stamp.

This stamp allows travellers to easily recognize destinations and tourism businesses around the world that have adopted globally standardized health and hygiene protocols to ensure visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.