Amenities:

Seasonal heated oceanfront pool
year-round hot tub
children’s playground
tennis/pickle-ball court
basketball net
badminton and volleyball nets
horseshoe field
oceanside fire pit
outdoor patios with BBQs
picnic table areas

Boat Moorage:

Dock space for boats under 30 feet ($1.50 + GST per foot per day, pre-approval required). Free mooring buoys available.

Wildlife & Nature:

Stunning sunrises, sea otters, bald eagles, seals, sea lions, occasional whale sightings, and deer on the beach.

Nearby Attractions:

Sunday Farmer’s Market
Crow and Gate English Pub
Chemainus Theatre
hiking trails
kayak/paddleboard rentals in Ladysmith
Golf course
shopping
Massage/spa
and more (see links below)

Things to Do in Nanaimo & Ladysmith

Golf

Cottonwood Golf Course — Nanaimo golf course surrounded by natural beauty.
Eaglecrest Golf Club — A classic course in Qualicum Beach.

Theatre & Arts

The Port Theatre — Nanaimo’s premier performance venue for concerts, theatre, and more.
Chemainus Theatre Festival — Professional theatre productions in the seaside town of Chemainus.

Parks, Trails & Outdoor Adventure

Neck Point Park — Rugged coastline and walking trails.
Harbourfront Walkway — Stroll the Nanaimo waterfront.
Newcastle Island / Saysutshun — Accessible by ferry, full of beaches and trails.
Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area — Bird sanctuary and loop trail close to downtown.
Protection Island — Ferry ride away with parks and the famous floating pub.
Petroglyph Provincial Park — See ancient Indigenous rock carvings.
Pipers Lagoon Park — Popular oceanfront park.
Cable Bay Trail — Family-friendly forest and seaside hike.
Transfer Beach Park — Ladysmith’s main waterfront park.
Holland Creek Trails — Forest trails and waterfalls in Ladysmith.

Museums & Culture

Nanaimo Museum — Explore coal mining, Indigenous culture, and regional history.
The Bastion — Historic Hudson’s Bay Company blockhouse.
Ladysmith Museum — Local heritage exhibits.
Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery — Showcasing local artists.

Dining & Cafés

1948 Bar & Bistro — Ladysmith bistro with ocean views.
Bayview Brewing Company — Local brewery and casual dining in Ladysmith.
Maya Norté — Global-inspired cuisine in Ladysmith.
Beans and Banter Cafe & Creperie — Crepes, coffee, and local charm.
Wild Poppy Market & Bistro — Gluten-free café and bakery.
Crow & Gate Pub — Old-world English pub in Cedar.
Mahlé House Restaurant — Fine dining in a heritage farmhouse in Cedar.
CoCo Café — Community-run café in Cedar.
Simonholt Restaurant — Modern casual dining in Nanaimo.
La Stella Trattoria — Contemporary Italian dining in Nanaimo.

Shopping & Markets

Wild Poppy Market — Local market and café in Ladysmith.
Cedar Farmers Market — Weekly Sunday market.
Ladysmith Pharmasave — Community pharmacy and retail.
Value Village Nanaimo — Thrift and vintage shopping.

Wellness

Inside Out Healing — Massage and holistic therapies in Ladysmith.