Attractions:
- Trans Canada Trail
- Mindy's Suspension Bridge
- Haslam Creek Swimming Hole
- WildPlay Element Park and Bungy Zone (Nanaimo)
- Chemainus Murals
- Duncan Totem Poles
- Nanaimo Casino
- Hazelwood Herb Farm (Ladysmith)
- Sealegs Kayaking Adventures (Ladysmith)
- HMCS Saskatchewan Artificial Reef (Diving at Nanaimo)
- The Nanaimo Bastion
- Gabriola Island
- Cottonwood Golf Course
Shopping:
Ladysmith offers a variety of stores, boutiques and markets for your shopping convenience.
Nanaimo has a number of shopping centres:
- Woodgrove Centre
- Brooks Landing
- Port Place Shopping Centre
- University Village Shopping Centre
Festivals and Events:
- Ladysmith Home
- Garden & Business Show
- Vancouver Island Paddlefest
- Ladysmith Maritime Festival
- Canada Day Celebrations (Ladysmith)
- Brits on the Beach Car Show (Ladysmith)
- Artisan's Old Fashioned Christmas
- Ladysmith Festival of Lights
- Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
- Nanaimo International World Championship Bathtub Race
- Vancouver Island Exhibition
Medical and Essentials:
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- Caledonian Clinic (Nanaimo)
- Pharmasave (Ladysmith)
