Ladysmith’s First Ave earns national award as 2017 Great Street
LADYSMITH — First Ave. in Ladysmith is well known regionally for its quaint appeal but now it’s being recognized by professionals on the national stage.
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) awarded Ladysmith’s First Ave. the title of 2017 Great Street in the annual 2017 Great Places in Canada contest.
Mayor Aaron Stone said it’s an honour for the community, crediting an exceptionally strong base of volunteers and business owners for making First Ave. what it is.
“It’s such a great recognition of all of that work and all of that love and attention that’s really driven from the grassroots of the community.”