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Ladysmith
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Ladysmith blends small-town charm with spectacular natural beauty on Vancouver Island's east coast. Its scenic waterfront, historic downtown, and close-knit community offer a relaxing retreat for visitors. Outdoor recreation and local heritage define the town's welcoming character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
8,537
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.99°, -123.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,075
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
87
English
99
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
875 mm
Internet Speed
317 Mbps
Upload
164 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
4
Parks
14
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
YCD
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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