Day trips

Day trips from Ladysmith

The trips worth the ticket from Ladysmith — with honest travel times.

Photos for Ladysmith are still on their way. Every listing below is real.

Nanaimo (~25 km)

Getting there: Car (~25 min).

The harbour city: the Bastion, the waterfront, the Nanaimo bar (the city's namesake dessert).

Getting there: Car (~15 min).

The mural town: 40+ outdoor murals, the theatre.

Getting there: Car (~30 min).

The City of Totems: the totem poles, the farmers' market.

Getting there: Car (~1h15).

The capital: the Inner Harbour, the museums — the big day.

What's the single best day trip from Ladysmith?

The first one above — it's the trip the town is known for.

Can I do these without a car?

The entries say how: trains and tours cover most; a couple need wheels.

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