Locals Love Ladysmith

05/28/2026

🏆 Do you know a business that’s making an impact in Ladysmith?
We’re now accepting nominations for the 2026 Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards in these categories:
✨ Financial Services
✨ Rising Star Business
✨ Legacy Business
✨ Innovation in Action
From trusted long-standing businesses to fresh new ideas shaping our community, this is your chance to help recognize local excellence.
📅 Nominations open until June 19
🔗 Nominate here: https://ladysmithcofc.com/spirit-of-ladysmith-business-awards/
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Ladysmith & District Credit Union and FMC Holdings Ltd. for supporting business excellence in our community.

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05/01/2026

🌷 May in Ladysmith is full of local experiences to enjoy!

From markets and food trucks to art, tours, and waterfront events, there’s something happening all month long — all right here in our community 💛

👉 See what’s on: https://www.ladysmithcofc.com/calendar/

04/23/2026

04/09/2026

🎤✨ TICKETS ARE LIVE – OUTRAGEOUS EVENING LIP SYNC CONTEST ✨🎤

This is your sign to grab your crew and get ready for a night that’s going to be loud, hilarious, and completely over the top 💃🕺

We’ve got local talent bringing their best (and most outrageous) performances to the stage—think big energy, wild costumes, and songs you’ll be singing all the way home 🎶

🍸 Drinks & Food
😂 Crowd losing it
🎭 Performers going ALL IN

👉 Come and cheer on the amazing talent, and get ready to have a fun evening!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW
Don’t wait… this sells out every year!

Grab your tickets -> https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/outrageous-evening-tickets-1986005259192

Tag your group chat 👇
This is your night out handled ✔️

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

🎤✨ LADYSMITH… ARE YOU READY TO BE OUTRAGEOUS?! ✨🎤

We’re on the hunt for bold, brave, and slightly unhinged (in the best way) performers for the Outrageous Evening Lip Sync Contest 💃🕺

Got a hidden talent?
A signature song?
A full-blown alter ego waiting for their moment?!

👉 This is your time to SHINE (or dramatically fake sing under stage lights… same thing 😏)

Whether you’re channeling your inner Dolly, rocking some throwback Britney, or bringing full comedy chaos - we want it ALL.

🔥 Solo acts
🔥 Duos
🔥 Groups
🔥 Costumes highly encouraged (the more outrageous, the better)

🏆 Prizes, bragging rights, and small-town fame included

📩 Now accepting performer entries!
Please email [email protected]

Tag your friend who NEEDS to do this with you 👇
(You already know who we’re talking about…)

Let’s make it a night to remember 🎶✨

01/28/2026

Did you know the Town of Ladysmith is actually a Town?

That's right! We’re not a city, regional district, resort municipality, or any other type of municipality. We’re officially a Town.

That said, we were once a city, which explains the “City Hall” sign out front and why we still use the name today.

Here’s the quick history ⬇️

🎂 June 3, 1904 — Ladysmith officially incorporated as the City of Ladysmith (happy birthday to us).
🏘 January 1, 1958 — Ladysmith re-incorporated as a Village Municipality.
🏡 January 1, 1965 — Ladysmith re-incorporated as a Town, a status confirmed by the Province on October 1, 1965.

So why do we still call it City Hall? Well, the current building was constructed in 1952, back when Ladysmith was still a city and the name stuck.

Learn more about Ladysmith's history ➡️ https://www.ladysmith.ca/discover-ladysmith/history

01/28/2026

💛 We need your vote! 💛

The Temperance Hotel has been nominated for the Small but Mighty 2026 BC Heritage Award.
We also have a chance to win the People’s Choice Award - and you can help make it happen! Let’s go Ladysmith! Vote often!!

Every vote counts, and we are so grateful for your support! Voting closes February 27th!

👉 Vote for us by clicking the link in the comments! 💛

12/10/2025

✨ Bring Home the Glow of Ladysmith’s Festival of Lights! ✨
Capture the magic of the season with a locally made wooden Christmas ornament. Perfect for remembering this holiday tradition and a lovely stocking stuffer. 🎄
💰 $10 (incl. GST)
📍 Available at: Juniper & Sage Decor , Palmer Leslie Chartered Professional Accountants & the Ladysmith Chamber/Visitor Centre (33 Roberts St) | Dec 1–18, Mon–Fri 10AM–3PM
All sales support the Ladysmith Festival of Lights & Ladysmith Chamber Train Station Redevelopment Project.

11/07/2025

IT'S BACK!⭐️

We are excited to invite you to be part of Ladysmith’s Magical Christmas Light Up Tour & Contest, a shining highlight of the Festival of Lights annual event. This festive competition celebrates the most beautifully decorated homes in our community, spreading holiday cheer and bringing everyone together for a fun, spirited contest.🌲

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER YOUR HOUSE HERE:

https://www.ladysmithcofc.com/ladysmiths-magical-christmas-light-up-tour-contest/

Huge thank you to our sponsors:

Ladysmith & District Credit Union
FMC Holdings Ltd.
Nanaimo Airport YCD
Pattison Media Ltd.
Ladysmith Festival of Lights
Town of Ladysmith
Ladysmith Home Hardware Building Centre
Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle