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out across 1,414 hectares exploring forests and pebbled
beaches, waterfalls, fish ladders along the great Cowichan
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fishing, white-water
kayaking, tubing, camping
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Duncan, Cowichan Valley, BC Canada: A
vibrant community in the Cowichan Valley, rich in First
Nation history, resting on the shores of the mighty Cowichan
River and Kokisilah River with Mount Prevost, Mount Tzouhalem,
the Coastal BC Mountains and the Malahat Mountain looming,
far off in the distance.
The Town of Duncan
is considered the commercial hub in the Cowichan Valley
with a good selection of accommodations, restaurants,
banks, grocery stores, retail shops, pubs, gas stations
and service companies to assist visitors. The revitalized
downtown is pedestrian friendly with plenty of shopping
and restaurants plus a chance to view some First Nation
Totem Poles, the Railway Station and some downtown murals.
It is the outlying areas of Duncan
- in the mountains, by the rivers and exploring the little
ocean villages is something special. Places like Genoa
Bay and Maple Bay - marina villages hidden in the coves
located out on the end of a long Arbutus tree-lined road
visiting marinas, pubs and/or restaurants. It is where
the ocean scenery comes alive.
Northeast of Duncan is Crofton Village.
A small village with a beautiful waterfront pier iceak
for marine scenery and activity. Nearby, is the forestry
mill which is the largest employer in the valley.
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British Columbia, is also known as the 'City
of Totems'. The city streets are decorated with
over 70 First Nation's Totem Poles. When visiting Duncan
in the Cowichan Valley look for the 'The World's
Largest Hockey Stick' on display on the roof of
the Cowichan Community Centre located at
the north end of town.
Other great attractions in the Duncan
area to explore is the BC Forest Discovery Centre, the many
local wineries,
the First Nation Totem Poles and Quw'utsun Cultural and
Conference Centre. The Cowichan Valley
is rumored to have the largest per capita of artisans in
Canada!
Duncan is only
a short drive to the surrounding vineyards in the outlying
eclectic communities located in the South
Cowichan Valley includingShawnigan
Lake, Mill Bay, and Cobble
Hill. The oceanside mill town of Crofton
BC is the BC Ferry Terminal route over to Salt
Spring Island.
The village of Cowichan
Bay, BC is a trip to a fishing village. Today,
Cowichan Bay is a big tourist attraction
with it's quaint shops, great seafood and outdoor tour adventure
companies. All of these communities forming what is proudly
known as the Cowichan Valley.
Hiking is limitless. One of
the favorites is the hike to the top of Mount Tzouhalem
or Mount Prevost to enjoy views of the
whole Cowichan Valley. Nearby are some
very exciting mountain biking trails and backpacking hikes.
The valley is a popular destination for many who enjoy eco
activities like kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, fishing,
golfing, hiking, biking, hang gliding, boating, water skiing,
and so much more.
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Duncan
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