The City of Duncan’s historic downtown core can easily be seen on foot. It is contained within four square blocks, bordered by Duncan Street on the east, Boundary Street on the west, Government Street on the south and Ingram Street on the north.

Four totem poles displayed in Charles Hoey Park on Canada Avenue. Left to right: Transformation In Life, The Friendship Pole, Owl Pole and Kwagu'l Bear Holding A Seal
Four totem poles displayed in Charles Hoey Park on Canada Avenue. Left to right: Transformation In Life, The Friendship Pole, Owl Pole and Kwagu’l Bear Holding A Seal

Despite its relatively small size, downtown Duncan offers a lot to see. It has historic buildings, interesting small shops to explore, good restaurants and a popular collection of totem poles.

Here are our pages on individual downtown Duncan streets (listed alphabetically):

Historic Buildings

Here are a few examples of historic buildings in downtown Duncan.

The former E&N Railway Station, now hte Cowichan Valley Museum, Duncan, B.C.
The former E&N Railway Station, now the Cowichan Valley Museum, on Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C.

The former E&N Railway Station, built in 1912, on Canada Avenue is now the Cowichan Valley Museum…..Read More…..

Craig Street Brew Pub, 25 Craig Street
Craig Street Brew Pub, a popular restaurant and pub at 25 Craig Street at Government Street

The Craig Street Brew Pub at 25 Craig Street, at Government Street, has been operating since 2004 in a building that was built in 1929 as a Ford dealership and gas station by Vancouver architect William F. Gardiner….Read More…

Each month Duncan Sightseeing showcases one historic building in downtown Duncan as a Featured Historic Building.

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