Duncan
This walkable waterfront city on southern Vancouver Island, Duncan sits in the Cowichan Valley with mountains close by and a centre well supplied with cafés and restaurants. Incorporated in 1912, it holds the distinction of being the smallest city in Canada by area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population22,199
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.7 km2.9 mi
Duncan: quick answers
Where is Duncan?
Duncan is in North Cowichan, Canada, about 67 km42 miles in a straight line from Vancouver.
How do you get to Duncan?
The nearest airport is Duncan (DUQ), about 12 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Duncan?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C36°F. The wettest month is November, with about 203 mm8.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Duncan?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 20 restaurants, 10 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Duncan?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Gabriola. Duncan is listed among the day trips from Vancouver.