Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
Ladysmith is located on the eastern shores of beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia. With a population of over 8,000, it has a thriving downtown business community centered around historic First Avenue.
The LDBA actively works to cultivate an environment of economic and cultural vibrancy in the Ladysmith downtown core. The meeting schedule is:
- Executive/Marketing Committee: 1st Thursday of every month
- General Membership: 3rd Thursday of every month
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Company name: The Royal Dar
Website: www.royaldar.ca
Contact name: Kam Gill
Year formed: 2004
Address: 120 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A2
Phone: (250) 245-0168
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Photo: Nik West
The Royal Dar—”The Royal Doorway”—is Vancouver Island’s premier Indian and Mediterranean restaurant, located in the beautiful mid-island town of Ladysmith.
Run by Kam Gill, the restaurant has a reputation for high quality Indian and Mediterranean cuisine with loyal customers from Victoria in the south to Nanaimo to the north. The renowned Chef is from a 5-star hotel in India so every dish is created with care and the best ingredients.
Visit The Royal Dar for superb Indian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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Company name: In The Beantime Café
Contact: Scott or Campbell
Year formed: 2006
Address: 18 High Street, Ladysmith, BC
Phone: (250) 245-2305
Fax: (250) 924-5470
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In the Beantime Café opened in March 2006 at 18 High St., Ladysmith BC. The goal of the owners Scott Hull and Campbell McIntyre was to create a warm, comfortable atmosphere that the people of Ladysmith could gather and meet for great food and coffee.
The heritage building (circa 1899) that houses the café fits the persona of the café itself. Featuring homemade bread, homemade soups daily, fresh baked goods, and an in house coffee roasting facility; In The Beantime Café really does possess the values of years gone by.
The focus on friendly service and treating every customer with the utmost respect is a philosophy the both owners truly believe in. With a diverse menu of breakfast items, sandwiches, wraps, fruit smoothies, daily specials and hot food items, there is something for everyone.
The Beantime also boasts a large outdoor patio to be enjoyed in the summer months. We are open everyday from 7am to 5pm and 8am-5pm on Sundays.
In The Beantime Café employees 15 people in various positions such as cook, barista, prep cook, and dishwasher. Scott or Campbell can be reached at (ph) 250-245-2305, (fx) 250-924-5470, or email cammac1010 [at] hotmail [dot] com.
Also check out Gulf Islands Roasting Co, their in-house coffee roasting business for Arabica coffee, which can be purchased from the Cafe.
Call us today on (250) 245-2305 for more information.
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Company name: Transfer Beach Grill
Website: www.transferbeachgrill.com
Contact name: Chef George Liaros
Year formed: 2008
Address: 422 Esplanade, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B3
Phone: (250) 245-1211
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The Transfer Beach Grill is a locally-run Ladysmith restaurant on picturesque Vancouver Island. Serving wonderful, professionally-cooked food using local ingredients including Greek lamb, Moroccan prawns, fresh halibut, West Coast salmon, as well as Greek specialties such as donnair, hummus, tzatziki, Spanakopita, and of course, the wonderful Greek salad.
Hailing from the Greek Island of Elafonissos, George Liaros is Chef and Owner who welcomes everyone by name and a smile.
Located at 422 Esplanade next to City Hall, we can accommodate families or couples looking to have a home-cooked dinner using fresh food made from scratch using local produce.
Visit Transfer Beach Grill for superb locally-cooked food.
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