Duncan, Administrative center in Cowichan Valley, Canada
Located on southern Vancouver Island, Duncan extends over 2.07 square kilometers of land, making it Canada's smallest city by territorial size.
William Chalmers Duncan settled in the area during the 1860s, leading to the establishment of a railway station and the city's incorporation in 1912.
The city displays 80 totem poles throughout its streets, representing the traditional stories and heritage of the Coast Salish First Nations people.
Duncan connects to major Vancouver Island destinations through the Trans-Canada Highway, positioned 60 kilometers north of Victoria and 51 kilometers south of Nanaimo.
The BC Forest Discovery Centre spans 100 acres, featuring operational steam trains and exhibits documenting British Columbia's forestry traditions.
Location: Cowichan Valley Regional District
Elevation above the sea: 20 m
Shares border with: North Cowichan
Website: https://duncan.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.77861,-123.70806
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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