Amy Marie Visits: Ladysmith, Dodd Narrows, Nanaimo
Ladysmith is a cute hillside town located between Sidney and Nanaimo. It is a good provisioning location with a butcher shop, a couple of excellent bakeries, and a grocery store. There is also a delightful selection of eateries in town. The town is well kept with nice plantings, and signage pointing out events or artifacts from the town's past. It was fun to stroll and learn the history of the area. This sailing ship's anchor was recovered from the harbor The core business district is clustered around just a couple of streets. The compactness is convenient for cruisers as we are usually traveling by foot. You can find everything you would need in a two-block area. The former E&N train station in Ladysmith Passenger service ended in 2011 We berthed at the marina operated by the Ladysmith Maritime Society. They also operate a Maritime Museum and wooden boat center located at the marina. For a small fee you can tour the ...