Duncan | British Columbia - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 11 Places to Visit in Duncan | British Columbia

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Duncan Totem Poles

Duncan's ongoing initiative, the City of Totems, has resulted in one of the world's most significant outdoor collections of publicly exhibited totem poles. The initiative began in 1985, intending to attract tourists to Duncan.

The BC Forest Discovery Centre

In Duncan, the BC Forest Discovery Centre is a 100-acre open-air museum featuring a working train. The museum's locomotive collection, whether on display or the track, transports visitors to BC's past. The Centre has woodland and marsh pathways that provide good chances for bird viewing.

The Quw’utsun’ Cultural Centre

For fans of indigenous arts and crafts, the Quw'utsun' Cultural is a must-see. The Cowichan Tribe, British Columbia's biggest Aboriginal band, owns and operates the world-class attraction.

Duncan Farmer’s Market

The Duncan Farmers' Market is located in the heart of Duncan's historic downtown. Every Saturday throughout the year, a sea of tents with over 100 vendors sells their items.

Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre

Through educational interactive displays and exciting hands-on activities, visitors of all ages can learn about the estuary, bay, and watershed at the Nature Centre.

Averill Creek Vineyard

Averill Creek is a winery on Vancouver Island's Cowichan Valley sub-appellation. They cultivate or source most of their fruit within a 2-kilometre radius of the site.

The Old Firehouse

In a friendly, welcoming, and unique ambiance, this Wine Bar provides artisanal bar culture and superb food.

Mount Tzouhalem

This 8-mile circle is typically considered a fairly tricky course that takes an average of 4 hours and 30 minutes to complete.

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

The Cowichan Performing Arts Centre has welcomed thousands of tourists, customers, performers, and artists to its remarkable 731-seat proscenium arch theatre since 1978.

Somenos Marsh Conservation Area

The Quw'utsun People's traditional home, a salmon nursery, a resting area for migratory waterfowl, and a refuge for many other species call this biodiversity-rich watershed home.

St. Peter’s

St. Peter's is an Anglican church that was built between 1874 and 1876. The church is made from dark timber and was designed by Edward Mallandain.