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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
89
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
84
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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