Ladysmith, British Columbia
Ladysmith, originally Oyster Harbour, is a town located on the 49th parallel north on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The local economy is based on forestry, tourism, and agriculture. A hillside location adjacent to a sheltered harbour forms the natural geography of the community.
Ladysmith | |
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Town | |
| Town of Ladysmith | |
| Motto: Heritage by the Sea | |
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| Coordinates: 48°59′43″N 123°48′57″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Region | Vancouver Island |
| Regional district | Cowichan Valley |
| Incorporated | 1904 |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Ladysmith Town Council |
| • Mayor | Aaron D. Stone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.04 km2 (4.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 8,990 |
| • Density | 746.5/km2 (1,933/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Forward sortation area | V9G |
| Area code | 250 |
| Highways | Hwy 1 (TCH) |
| Website | www |
As of 2021, the population was 8,990. The area of the town was 12.04 square kilometres. Total private dwellings were 4,079. Population density was 746.5 people per square kilometre.
Ladysmith is served by the coast-spanning Island Highway, the Island Rail Corridor, nearby Nanaimo Airport and BC Ferries.
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