Local Beaches: Transfer Beach Park

Cultural Connections - Local Beaches 

Join Cultural Connections as we head outdoors and explore some of the most scenic and awe-inspiring, local beaches throughout the month of July. Unlike our Local Hikes series, this is all about staying put in one spot and truly relaxing! If you are looking for something more upbeat - feel free to grab a ball/frisbee from our sports bag and play a game with some new/old friends! Either way, you'll surely enjoy your time at the beach with your Cultural Connections team! 

Transfer Beach Park

Transfer Beach Park is the central gathering place on the waterfront for many who visit Ladysmith, BC. The large park is a major gathering spot for summer activities, for festivals, for attractions, for history and community events.

Some of the summer activities enjoyed at Transfer Beach include swimming, picnicking, Frisbee, beach volleyball and kayaking. For children there is a playground and a water spray park. Down on the water is a sand box with climbing apparatus and a play boat. And then there is the sandy beach and swimming. 

During the summer months, surrounded by grass lawns, beach blankets, picnic tables, trees and beached kayaks is a concession stand. Just up the hill from the food stand is a washroom and some change rooms. To the left, in the corner of the park is a picnic shelter for groups. And further left is an open amphitheater with benches for special events like logger sports and festivals.

There are many picnic tables at Transfer Beach and on a sunshine day most will be in use. Some are hidden nicely under the shade of trees while others are out in the open under the glare of the sun. Because of the thick, soft grass lawns in the park many bring a beach blanket and enjoy the day in sunshine bliss.  

Throughout the park are sitting benches, historic artifacts and some monuments. The benches in the park double as bird-watching lookouts, as many come to the park to sit for hours with binoculars in hand. Some of the birds in the area include Bald Eagles, Blue Herons and lots of seagulls. - Eh Canada Travel

What to wear:

• Appropriate footwear for walking
• Summer clothing - light and breathable
• Hat
• Sunglasses

What to bring:

• Snacks 
• Water bottle 
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm
• Bathing suit (if you wish to swim, you MUST know how to swim)
• Towel/beach blanket
• Garbage bag/bag to carry wet clothing items/towels
• Dry clothing for the bus
• Umbrella (for the beach)
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Any medication you may require
• A backpack to carry all your items

Meeting Location: 

VIU Building 255 Main Lobby 

Trip Includes:

Transportation to and from the beach, sports equipment, chill times

Policies, Health & Safety

We have an ongoing commitment to ensure the safety and quality of our trips, with trained and responsible student leaders, staff and community partners. Before you sign-up, please check out our policies & procedures for more information about how to prepare for a trip, as well as our cancellation policy.

How to Sign Up

Our activities are available to all current VIU Students. Sign up with us in person, next to the Front Reception Desk in the "Glassroom" on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm – 1:30pm in Building 255 - Second Floor.

You will need to have your:

1. Student card,
2. Proof of medical insurance (BC Care Card or Guard.me Insurance Policy)
3. Payment (cash is currently the only method of payment for activities)

Waiver Form

Please read our general waiver form for VIU group activities in the attachment section below. All participants are required to read and sign the waiver before the start of the trip. We will provide a paper copy for you to read through again and sign the morning of the trip.

Contact

Kelsey Moon – Activity Program Coordinator
Kelsey.moon@viu.ca
250-753-3245 x 2228