Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Situated on Vancouver Island in western British Columbia, Canada, Duncan is a small mountain city in the heart of the island's Cowichan region, approximately an hour north of Victoria. Tourists flock to Duncan to see its assortment of over 80 totem poles, which has earned the town the nickname, "The City of Totems." The city's totems are within walking distance of motel accommodations that offer reasonable room rates throughout the year.
The Thunderbird Motel Inn is in the northeastern corner of Duncan's town center, within walking distance of the center's restaurants, shops and totem poles, and less than a mile fom the Trans-Canada Highway. The motel offers room rates as low as $68 per night, as of fall 2010. Some guest rooms have kitchenettes and balconies. The 252-acre Somenos Lake is 20 minutes away, and offers opportunities for fishing and kayaking. Hockey fans should visit the Islands Saving Center, which features the world's largest hockey stick, according to the Guiness Book of World Records.
Thunderbird Motel Inn
5849 York Road
Duncan, BC V9L 3S3
Canada
250-748-8192
thunderbirdmotorinn.ca
The Grand Motel, located in southern Duncan, is right off the Trans-Canada Highway, only 5 minutes from Duncan's city center and approximately 45 minutes from the attractions in Victoria. The Cowichan Valley Museum is a downtown Duncan attraction housed in a converted 1912 train station depot. The nearest off-site shops and restaurants are in downtown Duncan. The on-site restaurant, Roadhouse Grill, is open for lunch and dinner every day. The restaurant also features the Roadhouse Pub, which has a full-service bar and televisions for sporting events. Room rates begin at $73 per night, as of fall 2010.
The Grand Motel
5325 Trans-Canada Highway
Duncan, BC V9L 5J2
Canada
877-312-8899
super8duncan.com
Situated in Duncan's town center, the Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn is within walking distance of this district's restaurants and totem poles. The motel features parking spaces for RVs, and an on-site restaurant with menus and buffets for lunch and dinner. The Angler's Tavern offers an extensive list of imported beers and wines. As of fall 2010, room rates begin at $97 per night. Pets may stay in designated rooms for an additional fee. Avid nature enthusiasts will enjoy the 110-year-old cypress tree on the motel's property. The BC Forest Discovery Centre, which is only 5 minutes away, offers exhibits reflecting the important role Duncan played in the British Columbia timber industry during the 19th and 20th centuries. The motel is less than two miles from the Trans-Canada Highway, which offers access to Vancouver Island recreation areas, including the Strait of Georgia. This bay is approximately 30 minutes from the motel, and it provides chances for day cruises and canoeing activities.
Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn
140 Trans-Canada Highway
Duncan, BC V9L 3P7
Canada
250-748-4311
travelodge.com