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In the heart of British Columbia, where the rugged mountains meet the serene waters and the whispers of ancient forests dance in the wind, there lies a haven of tranquility: our hotel. Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of this wild and untamed province, our story unfolds against a backdrop of natural splendor and boundless adventure.

From its inception, our hotel was envisioned as more than just a place to stay; it was conceived as a gateway to the wonders of British Columbia, a sanctuary where guests could immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings and forge unforgettable memories.

Owners Stefan Queitsch and Denise Bergquist are the owners of the Historic Temperance Hotel, officially celebrating ownership since Sept 4, 2020. The pair took on this massive project and have lovingly restored this building in a lengthy 3.5 year renovation.

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Our exclusive units boast contemporary design and lavish comforts. Each unit offers a unique perspective, with some overlooking the bustling streets of Ladysmith.

UNITS

Our exclusive units boast contemporary design and lavish comforts. Each unit offers a unique perspective, with some overlooking the bustling streets of Ladysmith.

SUITES

Our spacious suites come with a separate living area, fireplace, and jetted tub for two. Select from our signature Petites Suites, Deluxes Suites or luxurious Romance Suite.

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ROOMS & SUITES

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1901 Heritage Studio Suite

From $149 CAD /night

1- bdrm suite with kitchenette

From $140 CAD /night

Lovely 2-bedroom condo

From $120 CAD /night

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Fast wifi

Stay connected with seamless Wi-Fi access throughout your stay.

Kitchen

Unleash your culinary creativity in our fully-equipped, modern kitchen spaces.

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Indulge in warmth and comfort with our inclusive heating amenities package.

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Enjoy hassle-free parking with our complimentary, convenient onsite parking facility.

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About this space

Unit 4 is an amazing 768 sq ft hotel suite that is going to wow you with unique characteristics and modern amenities. Materials used for this unit have been salvaged from the extensive renovation.
The Temperance Hotel is Ladysmith’s premier accommodation destination, it is an award winning, beloved and newly restored 1900’s boutique hotel!
We can’t wait to welcome you in the heart of downtown historic Ladysmith.

Stay in one; then fall in love with them all!

The space

This unique suite is geared to impress you with it’s 9.5 ft ceiling height adding to the expansive feel, original building elements, and its heritage style mixed with modern elements. The gorgeous floor boards have been reclaimed from all parts of this building, meticulously laid and lightly sanded and sealed to give the amazing colourful effect. The kitchen and hallway walls are original that were uncovered after scraping many layers of wallpaper, fabric, donnaconna board and paneling off. Many hours of sanding and cleaning went into these walls (if only they could talk) and then they were sealed to preserve them, original nails and all.
Modern touches are also provided in this suite including; the deluxe hotel pillow top queen bed for the ultimate sleep, comfortable and fresh linens and the large comfy couch, which offers a perfect place for an afternoon nap.
Sleep well my friends!
The kitchen is well equipped and should support all of your culinary needs, with plenty of dinnerware, glasses, pots and pans.
Now let’s talk about that mural! Dated in 1903 that is a vinyl wrap made from an original photo of main street. If you are standing on Roberts street looking back towards the hotel that would be the same scene. Wow what a difference 100 + years make.
The bathroom will take you back in time with our use of tile. Styling that would have been used those many years ago, now placed down with a modern application. The “T” on the floor is to acknowledge our logo for the Temperance . Heated floors for your comfort as well as a multi-function shower with rain head.
Every unit has a central air system for heating and/or cooling dependent on your needs.

Enjoy WIFI and cable – Netflix is also provided. Passwords provided upon check in.
Piece of mind for our guests! You can be assured all of our units are professionally cleaned and guests can look forward to clean, fresh linen, bedding, and towels every time.
The property also hosts the Ladysmith Art Gallery!
We hope you will enjoy and appreciate all that went into this suite – we can’t wait for you to experience it in person!

Guest access

Unit 4 is your hotel suite, but feel free to use the walkway to view the main street car shows, art exhibits, all the happenings of downtown and the parades during special events! People watching from this space is also enjoyable! Let the sunshine in all afternoon, through your open Juliette doors or keep them closed and enjoy the full privacy of this unit. Gorgeous views of Main Street, Ladysmith famous hills and the mountains behind!

Other things to note

This property is centrally located Downtown and is conveniently; only a 2 minute drive to Transfer Beach, 7 minutes from the Nanaimo Airport and 20 minutes from the Duke Point Ferry. Also to note, Ladysmith is directly between the cities of Nanaimo and Duncan.
1.5 hours to Victoria from here =)

Art Gallery

Exclusive to Downtown Featuring local artists conveniently Located in the hotel, also featuring many local artists in the apartments