TRANSFER BEACH

Very colorful kayaks available for rent

A few of the several benches available to the public

A couple of kayakers  returning from a successful  and adventurous paddling.

A solitary sailboat anchored just in front of Transfer Beach

A few of the driftwoods found along the rocky shore

A few of the waterfront Condos for sale

Gravel road leading to an undeveloped part of Transfer Beach by the waterfront

A house boat

Lots of firewood aboard 

Wild Rabbit

White-crowned Sparrow

Gold-crowned Sparrow

Bald Eagle

Raven

Transfer Beach is a large park which is centrally located on the  waterfront of the Community of Ladysmith, just about 15 kms South of Nanaimo. It is a part of the Greater Nanaimo Regional District. It is a very popular spot for summer activities and community events for the residents of Ladysmith. As you approach the town of Ladysmith from the South there's a large sign identifying Transfer Beach on your right. Follow the short paved  access road to a large parking lot. Some of the summer activities enjoyed at Transfer Beach include sightseeing, birdwatching, picknicking, beach volleyball, freesbees and kayaking. For the children there is a playground and a water spray park to entertain. There is also a sandbox with climbing apparatus and a small playboat. There are many picnic tables in the park which are used regularly by locals and visitors. Throughout the park are sitting benches, monuments and flowering plants and shrubs. Some of the birds in the area include Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, lots of gulls, sparrows and vaious other shore birds.