Ladysmith travel guide
Ladysmith Tourism | Ladysmith Guide
You're Going to Love Ladysmith
With a population of 8 740, Ladysmith is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ladysmith has to offer.
When to visit Ladysmith
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ladysmith in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ladysmith, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Ladysmith
Plane
When flying to Ladysmith, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 8 km from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Ladysmith, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Ladysmith to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Abbotsford, expect to pay about $15 for a 6h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Ladysmith is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 61 km from Ladysmith. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ladysmith, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Ladysmith takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Ladysmith
Where to stay in popular areas of Ladysmith
Most booked hotels in Ladysmith
Renting a car in Ladysmith
Expect to pay $5.41 per gallon in Ladysmith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.96 and $86.61.