SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 6-K

                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
                      PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                          For the month of August, 2003

                               BAYTEX ENERGY LTD.
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                           2200, 205 - 5TH AVENUE S.W.
                            CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA
                                     T2P 2V7
                     (Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

              Form 20-F                          Form 40-F   X
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

                    Yes                                No    X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-__________.




                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                            BAYTEX ENERGY LTD.
                            (Registrant)


                            By: /S/ JOHN G. LEACH
                               ---------------------------------
                               Name: John G. Leach
                               Title: Vice President, Finance and Administration


Dated: August 8, 2003




                           FORM 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS



EXHIBIT NO.        DOCUMENT
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    1.             Information Circular and Proxy Statement with respect
                   to a Plan of Arrangement July 25, 2003