Food Scene
The Twisted Mug Cafe
80 Station Stgreat coffee and a good place to start your tour around downtown Duncan.
Tin Cup Espresso Bar
Canada AvenueLovely decor, good menu
Brunch On 3rd
148 3 StFabulous food, best brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Large menu with great variety
Wednesday nights: BEST cheeseburger and beer, $12
Friday and Saturday nights: door-to-door shuttle service
Sunny days or balmy nights - check out the rooftop!
46 locals recommend
Craig Street Brew Pub
25 Craig StLarge menu with great variety
Wednesday nights: BEST cheeseburger and beer, $12
Friday and Saturday nights: door-to-door shuttle service
Sunny days or balmy nights - check out the rooftop!
Great beer, within walking distance of McLay House; food and entertainment available some nights
12 locals recommend
Small Block Brewing Co
203-5301 Chaster RdGreat beer, within walking distance of McLay House; food and entertainment available some nights
Great craft beer, within walking distance of McLay House; offers food and sometimes entertainment.
28 locals recommend
Red Arrow Brewing Company
5255 Chaster RdGreat craft beer, within walking distance of McLay House; offers food and sometimes entertainment.
If you like craft spirits, you have to stop here! Within walking distance of McLay House. Tours are available but I believe you should call ahead.
8 locals recommend
Stillhead Distillery
5301 Chaster RdIf you like craft spirits, you have to stop here! Within walking distance of McLay House. Tours are available but I believe you should call ahead.
Sightseeing
Saturdays are not complete without a trip to the Duncan Farmers Market - farm fresh food, artisanal fare, crafts, wine and distilled spirits and lots of great music!
77 locals recommend
Duncan Farmer's Market
200 Craig StSaturdays are not complete without a trip to the Duncan Farmers Market - farm fresh food, artisanal fare, crafts, wine and distilled spirits and lots of great music!
Great for families: play area, lovely beach and park, food trucks
40 locals recommend
Transfer Beach Park
Captain Tristan de Konnick WayGreat for families: play area, lovely beach and park, food trucks
Lovely seaside village with unique shops, lots of eateries, maritime museum, marina and waterfront park with nature house.
109 locals recommend
Cowichan Bay
Lovely seaside village with unique shops, lots of eateries, maritime museum, marina and waterfront park with nature house.
Chemainus, a 15 minute drive north of Duncan, is a lovely community that made its mark by transforming the sides of its buildings with large murals depicting scenes from its history.
67 locals recommend
Chemainus
Chemainus, a 15 minute drive north of Duncan, is a lovely community that made its mark by transforming the sides of its buildings with large murals depicting scenes from its history.
This is the hub of downtown Duncan, and the location of the historic train station (now a museum) with a caboose for great photos.
It is also a starting point for a tour of the dozens of totem poles erected through the downtown area - just follow the "golden footprints" on the sidewalks. Placards explain the significance of each.
For more on indigenous art and culture, or to buy something to take home, be sure to visit Hills Gallery across the road on Station Street.
Charles Hoey Park
124 Canada AveThis is the hub of downtown Duncan, and the location of the historic train station (now a museum) with a caboose for great photos.
It is also a starting point for a tour of the dozens of totem poles erected through the downtown area - just follow the "golden footprints" on the sidewalks. Placards explain the significance of each.
For more on indigenous art and culture, or to buy something to take home, be sure to visit Hills Gallery across the road on Station Street.
Outdoor activities
This is a great place to go on a hot day to cool off. It's a local favourite, off the beaten path. The park offers beautiful trails and the suspension bridge is not to be missed!
Take your chair, beach towel, floaties and a book.
There are washrooms and picnic area.
30 locals recommend
Bright Angel Park
4528 Tigwell RdThis is a great place to go on a hot day to cool off. It's a local favourite, off the beaten path. The park offers beautiful trails and the suspension bridge is not to be missed!
Take your chair, beach towel, floaties and a book.
There are washrooms and picnic area.