Explore Ladysmith, Cedar, Saltair & Chemainus Guide

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We are pleased to announce the Annual Home Town Tourist Weekend is June 18 & 19, 2022. We live in a community renowned for its natural beauty, waterfront, friendly people, arts, history and festivals! We invite all residents to discover our Central Vancouver Island communities of Ladysmith, Cassidy, Cedar, South Nanaimo, Saltair and Chemainus. The annual Hometown Tourist weekend offers locals an opportunity to discover some of the special attractions and shops and services in their own hometown. Often we overlook the treasures that are in our community. This campaign serves to remind us of the wonders that are literally in our backyard. Grab your camera and get ready to play tourist in your hometown. Amazing things happen in a small town! We are contacting local businesses and tourist attractions in our area to participate, if you have an event or idea contact our office at 250-245-7015, or email at info [at] take5 [dot] ca . Be sure to check back here regularly for updates! Call 250-245-7015

It's time to reserve your spot in the Explore Guide for 2026! Call 250-245-7015 or email info@take5.ca to book.
08/27/2025

It's time to reserve your spot in the Explore Guide for 2026! Call 250-245-7015 or email info@take5.ca to book.

08/25/2025

All is well with the world in this brief moment of time.

08/21/2025
08/21/2025

“Do orcas and humpbacks ever interact?”

That’s one of the most common questions we get during our tours, and the answer is: yes, sometimes they do!

Most of the time, they pass each other without much fuss. But every now and then, something more dramatic unfolds…

On July 1st, we witnessed one of those rare moments. A massive T-Party of 22 Bigg’s orcas had gathered in the Strait, and nearby, a group of five humpbacks caught their attention. What followed was a tense standoff. We’re not sure who started it, but we were lucky enough to watch it all unfold!

While adult humpbacks are far too large to be typical prey for orcas in our region, that doesn’t always stop the orcas from engaging. These interactions can get intense, but humpbacks aren’t easy targets, especially when they fight back with powerful tail slaps and sheer size.

This photo of humpback whale Scrimmage and orca T123A Stanley was taken by our Marine Naturalist, Desarae Poier, right in the middle of the action.

08/21/2025
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08/19/2025

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