Publications

Let us introduce you to our TAKE 5 Publications family.

Our company takes its name from our main publication, the  TAKE 5 magazine. But we also produce a Vacation Guide, a Community Profile and Economic Update.  We also publish books for special projects and have worked with the Town of Ladysmith on their Centennial Book, as well as non profit groups. Everything we do is not on paper. We produce a subscription based enewsletter marketed to local tourism and we launced our  TAKE 5 News TV. You can view videos here or on Youtube.

TAKE 5 magazine

Since 1996, TAKE 5 is the best read magazine from South Nanaimo to Chemainus and the only publication in this area that is mailed directly to people’s homes. We have a readership of over 38,000 of the Central Vancouver Island communities.  Additional copies are disturbed throughout the area for non-residents.  With rates starting at $49, and its large targeted readership,  Take 5 is the most economical form of advertising. You can also view it online. Click here.

Visitor Guide.

TAKE 5 publishes the official Ladysmith to Cedar with Chemainus Visitor Guide. Produced annually, this glossy full color vacation guide has become a must have resource for visitors and vacationers as well as residents.

The guide is available at Vancouver Island Visitor Info Centres,  BC Tourism outlets, Vancouver International Airport, Nanaimo Airport and throughout the community. You can also view it online (click here)

The Vacation Guide walks you through historic and rural communities highlighting events, the arts, waterfront activities, trails, dining, histories and shopping. You will find unique places to stay, fun things to do and explore.

Thinking of moving to the area? The visitor guide also includes our handy handy relocation section that will answer any questions you may have. Real estate, services, medical and licence transfers, these are a few of the topics covered in the guide. Interested in Advertising? projects [at] take5 [dot] ca

Enteprise Magazine

TAKE 5 publishes The Enterprise, a community profile and economic update business publication serving Ladysmith, Cowichan, and central Vancouver Island. This business publication is filled with the latest information you need to make informed decisions about your business. Thinking of opening a new business or relocating here? This is a must read for new and established business.

The central Vancouver Island area is at a crossroads for exciting new growth and the temperate climate is a huge draw for people relocating from other areas of Canada. This publication promotes the enterprising spirit of today’s business community dating back to the pioneers who set the stage for today’s progressive attitude.

This glossy full color publication is available throughout the community, the Ladysmith Visitor Info Centre, Town of Ladysmith, or through the TAKE 5 office.   You can also read it online here. Click here.  Interested in advertising? projects [at] take5 [dot] ca

Ladysmith 100 Years

TAKE 5 publications working with the Town of Ladysmith’s centennial committee published the Ladysmith 100 Years souvenir book  in celebration of Ladysmith’s  centennial in 2004. The book won a BC Heritage award for its historic record of the community. Featuring over 100 photographs, many never published before, the book is over 100 pages and chronicles the development of the mining community to its present day town. Available at local bookstores, Ladysmith Archives and from us at $20. editor [at] take5 [dot] ca. 

Play and Stay Tourism Enewsletter

Delivered monthly to your inbox, Play & Stay e-news is free subscription based newsletter. While its focus is on the tourism industry, its a valuable addition to everybody who wants to know what events or workshops are happening in the area. Stay in touch and subscribe to our free monthly e-news. And by the way, we don’t share your emails with anyone. Not now and not ever.