Category Archives: Local Events

Late Fall on Vancouver Island

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Teddy

Summer is often hectic and busy as travelers flock to Vancouver Island but tourist travel from October to February typically  slows down offering some of the best opportunities to visit the island. The weather on the island is fairly mild … Continue reading →

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Paddlefest in Ladysmith May 14 and 15, 2011

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Teddy

Our friends from St. John’s Newfoundland were visiting last weekend and decided to explore the area in kayaks – Sealegs Kayaking is moments from the Island Estuary and they have a large selection of single and double kayaks, guided day … Continue reading →

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Island Estuary hosts Adjudicator Stephen Drover

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Teddy

The Ladysmith Little Theatre is proud to host the South Island Zone Festival Theatre Extravaganza from May 15th – May 22, 2011 with special guest adjudicator Stephen Drover.  The Island Estuary is thrilled to host Stephen during his stay in … Continue reading →

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Tozan Kiln Firing near Ladysmith

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Teddy

Kathy Holmes from the Ladysmith Chroniclel invited us to the Kiln Tozan Firing in Cedar near Ladysmith. Local potters from the area gathered together to fire off some of their pottery pieces in this unique chamber like kiln that is … Continue reading →

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Alison Crowe Concert in Ladysmith

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Teddy

3rd of December 2010 We were fortunate enough to see Alison Crowe perform last year in the Knox United Church in 2009 and it was a fantastic experience. We were delighted to hear that Alison will be doing another concert … Continue reading →

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“I’ve Been Craving…” Gourmet Antipastos from The Island Estuary

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Teddy

Visit our Booth #34 at ” The Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair” November 5, 6, and 7th, 2010 at Beban Park in Nanaimo. We will be featuring our complete line of Antipastos at the Christmas Craft Shows on Vancouver Island.  Find … Continue reading →

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Duncan Folk Music Festival

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Teddy

All work and no play make for a dull bed and breakfast – and the folk festival in Duncan is a great way to take a break between breakfast and dinner. The venue is small but has an amazing atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Local Art Show exchange with Ladysmith Artists and Japanese Artists

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Teddy

Art Jam – Pacific Rim Connection “Opening Gala Evening” – July 09, 2010 at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery Standing in front of their Art is from left to right: Luke Marston(Ladysmith), Suzuki Toshiithi (Japan), Japanese Samisen Players … Continue reading →

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Artist stay at the Island Estuary

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Teddy

Breakfast at the Island Estuary with Guest Artists Sugiomoto Hiroshi (Japan) and Jason Grondin, Victoria and wife Lize Art Jam, 2010 July 09 – 23rd www.ladysmithwaterfrontgallery.com Art Jam is a Collaborative Art Show of Coast Salish, Japanese and North American … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebration in Ladysmith

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Teddy

When we recommend places to go and eat – it is because we actually go there!!!and we always have good food here. Our friend Tom was in town to celebrate his birthday (we won’t spill the beans Tom… he might … Continue reading →

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