Duncan, BC, Canada
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Duncan, BC, Canada

Duncan, BC (also referred to as "The City of Totems") is a recreation and cultural centre located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The region includes the waterfront neighbourhoods of Maple Bay, Genoa Bay and the village of Crofton.

Duncan is centrally located in the valley and is considered the commercial centre of the region. Services important to travelers range from small specialty shops and boutiques in the downtown core to the big box stores in the outlying areas.

Some of the services important to travelers located in the community include accommodations, restaurants, tours, guides, banks, grocery stores, laundromat, internet, pubs, gas stations, post office and more.

In the downtown core of Duncan there are murals, an historic railway station, shops, city hall clock tower and Totem Poles. Acquire a map of the community and there is a Totem Pole walking tour. The walking route is a great way to sightsee when in the community.

Venture out of town and there are more activities and attractions to visit. Some of the popular attractions include the Quw'utsun Cultural and Conference Centre, Forest Museum, World's Largest Hockey Stick, Wineries, Vineyards and the Cowichan Bay Fishing Village. Continue exploring further out of town and there are the Chemainus Murals and a BC Ferry leaving Crofton connecting you to Saltspring Island.

Many of the wineries and vineyards are located throughout the South Cowichan Valley which includes the smaller villages of Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Mill Bay, and Cobble Hill.

Duncan is situated in a lush forested valley with raging rivers and looming mountains. An ideal environment for recreation. The Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers and the mountains of Prevost and Tzouhalem are all dominant features in the valley, as well as, very popular recreation destinations.

Some of the activities enjoyed in Duncan include river and ocean kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, ocean fishing, fly fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, hang gliding, boating, water skiing, beachcombing and much more.