Ladysmith, BC, Canada - Heritage by the Sea

This video, shows just some of my favourite sights in and around the picturesque Town of Ladysmith, B.C.
Built on a hillside overlooking the beautiful waters of Ladysmith Harbour is one of the oldest settlements on Vancouver Island, the community originally known as Oyster Harbour, established in 1899 by James Dunsmuir, son of Vancouver Island’s prosperous coal-mining family. As you can see, I had some fun in making this, and hope you’ll enjoy it, but nothing can compare to an actual visit to this beautiful place here on southern Vancouver Island.
Some interesting facts:
-Ladysmith is located on the 49th parallel (the northern latitudinal, marking the Canada and United States international border from B.C.’s mainland all the way to northern Ontario).
-The community was designed as a recreation and dormitory complex for miners, serving as a shipping port for coal from Nanaimo, and James Dunsmuir moved many buildings by rail to this peaceful spot he had chosen.
-Town of Ladysmith was officially founded in 1904, however the area had its origins more than 5,000 years ago. Stz’uminus First Nations communities settled on the waterfront due to its natural harbour. The sea and coastline provided them with abundant fishing and hunting for generations.
-The town that stands today has its roots in an 1898 decision by James Dunsmuir, a son of coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. He chose Oyster Harbour as the shipping port for his nearby mine.
As always, thanks for watching. If you liked it, do share it with your friends, it's much appreciated!
Location:
N 48° 59.839 W 123° 49.401
what3words location: ///sleepiness.lisped.tipped
Equipment used:
Sony A7ii
DJI Mini 2
Music and sound effects used in this video:
“Summer of 1984” by RKVC (KZbin Audio)
Sound effects from Freesound: freesound.org
Space 1999a.flac by Timbre | License: Noncommercial License
Orbital Rocket Exhaust Close by ImAFoley | License: Creative Commons 0 Licence
sea gulls.wav by Snapper4298 | License: Creative Commons 0 Licence
Carnewas Waves and gulls.wav by Owl | License: Attribution Licence
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[@karenlewkowitz5858]

Looks inviting! Planning on visiting with my pup to explore the island. Welcome comments on paved road cycling in the area!

[@dcshutterbug]

Thank you very much, working on another, the colours of fall look amazing!

[@fredski57]

Looks great Doug. The soundtrack and the cuts are spot on. Bravo yet again.

[@dcshutterbug]

Thank you my friend, I gave up waiting for the town to start the fountain!

[@tweezer2001]

I love this! This is a beautiful representation of Ladysmith. Well done!

[@dcshutterbug]

Thanks, I tried to get all my favourite spots while struggling to keep it short too. Really appreciate the comment!

[@mbpandora50]

This is a great little compilation. Spent four months there last year.

[@dcshutterbug]

Thank you Monika!

[@GerryBeltgens]

Great job, really enjoyable and a lovely representation of our town!

[@dcshutterbug]

Thank you very much Gerry, it was fun to do.