MARITIMER HARBOUR TOUR – 9:30am-12:00pm
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
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
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 – 9:30am-12:00pm
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.
LMS Announces Partnership with Telegraph Harbour Marina and ThINC
The Ladysmith Maritime Society is excited to be partnering with Telegraph Harbour Marina and the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy!
Telegraph Harbour Marina
Telegraph Harbour Marina (THM) is a beautiful little marina tucked in a cove at Thetis Island. Just a short ferry ride from Chemainus and walking distance from the Thetis Island Ferry Terminal, the marina is the new home of the Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) Sea Life Centre!
With a cafe, gift shop, playground, and picnic tables with barbeques, why not drop by THM with your family for a day in the sun? If your a boater, there’s visitor moorage available (but book early, as it’s a popular destination).
While you’re there, stop in at our newly reopened Sea Life Centre, complete with a touch tank and sea life enthusiasts ready to answer all your questions. Then stroll the marina, view a real sea lion skeleton on display, and get a closeup look at two of LMS’s restored wooden boats, the Saravan and Kirkegaard at their new slips at the marina.
Thetis Island Nature Conservancy
Thetis Island Nature Conservancy (ThINC) is a registered charity located on Thetis Island. ThINC provides nature education, conservation and stewardship of natural ecosystems, and promotion of community food security.
LMS is thrilled to have ThINC stewarding our SeaLife Education Centre at THM. One of their knowledgeable summer students is on hand during the summer months to answer your questions, and you may even run into famed marine biologist and author, Andy Lamb, who makes his home on Thetis Island.
Hometown Tourist & 40th Anniversary
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!
Sea Life Centre Launch
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
SAILPAST 2025 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 Celebration
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.
Ladysmith Days
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!