Welcome to Duncan, the heart of the Cowichan Region. Our lovely city can be found just off the Trans Canada Highway, about half-way between Victoria and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.

Our downtown features a number of heritage and vintage buildings, and a large array of small, exquisite shops and restaurants catering to all tastes. Enjoy the cultural comings and goings in our busy new City Square - part of our exciting revitalization plan – or tour our collection of 80 totems.

Duncan is a very walkable, people-friendly community that invites you to come, stay a while and enjoy the ambience. For an in-depth picture of the geography,
demographics and unique characteristics of
Duncan and the surrounding region, click on the Community Information link.

City Council’s commitment to business development is evident in our multi-year Revitalization Plan for both the downtown and the highway corridor that will continue to renew the downtown core and surrounding neighbourhoods.

The City of Duncan has a vision to become one of the most livable small towns in Canada. We believe a livable city is characterized by:
  • A safe, healthy place to live and work
  • Strong community ties
  • Managed growth
  • A thriving business community
  • Responsible stewardship of the environment
  • Efficient well-managed infrastructure    

We want your input and feedback to help us fine-tune this vision for the City of Duncan.Duncan and the surrounding Cowichan region is the one of the most beautiful places on earth! Our mild sunny climate offers endless opportunities for relaxation and fun. Take a Totem Tour, visit our many delightful shops and restaurants, enjoy the vineyards and farmer¹s markets that abound in our warm land, kayak our rivers and ocean, hike the Trans Canada Trail... the list of possibilities is truly endless!