Area Activities & Local Links
- Sheltered waters provide safe sailing and kayaking for beginners. More experienced boaters can enjoy excellent day or overnight trips to adjacent islands. Kayaking and sailing lessons are available at Ladysmith.
- Walking, jogging and biking trails are close by in Chemainus, Ladysmith and in the Cedar area, south of Nanaimo.
- Swimming in the ocean is possible on summer days. Also, Fuller Lake at Chemainus and Transfer Beach at Ladysmith both offer shady, grassy areas with safe swimming.

- Visit historic Ladysmith
- See the world-famous murals at Chemainus.
- Watch the sun rise or set from the spacious deck.
- There are tennis courts and several excellent golf courses nearby.
- Our full-length deck affords stunning views.
- Watch for eagles in the towering cedars, seals in the water below, and the occasional family of beavers or otters.
- A landscaped flower garden and staircase lead down to the sand-and-pebble beach and nearby lagoon.
- A haven for bird lovers
LOCAL LINKS
- Chemainus Community website & calendar of events
- Chemainus Theatre
- Sealegs Kayaking located in Ladysmith
- BC Ferries
- Seattle-Victoria Clipper