Why go
- City in British Columbia, Canada.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Kinsol Trestle.
- Served by Duncan Airport (DUQ).
- Home to roughly 5,047 people.
History
Duncan is a city on southern Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. It is the smallest city in Canada by area. It was incorporated as a city in 1912.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800, Dash 8-400, 736) · 6 routes: Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver
- Air Canada AC (Dash 8-400, A320, CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 4 routes: Calgary*, San Francisco*, Toronto, Vancouver*
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Seattle*
- Pacific Coastal Airline 8P (BE1) · 1 route: Vancouver
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: San Francisco*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Duncan Airport (DUQ); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Crofton, 11 km); routes include Crofton ↔ Vesuvius Bay, Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay) to Crofton, Crofton to Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Duncan, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.