Community InformationKnown as the “City of the Totems,” the community of Duncan takes pride in its rich First Nations heritage. Over 75 totem poles and other cultural artifacts embellish the townscape. Duncan is located in the Cowichan region in the south central part of Vancouver Island and is a supply and service hub for the area. It is home to some of British Columbia’s newest vineyards that grow amidst rolling hillsides and country lanes. Duncan can be characterized by its history and strong community spirit.
The area around Duncan is the traditional home of the Coast Salish First Nations people. Although the first non-native settlers arrived in 1848, the city itself originated in 1886 with completion of the Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railroad. Duncan City was in incorporated in 1912 and in 1985, became known as the “City of Totems”.
Duncan has a temperate climate and boast the highest average mean temperature in all of Canada. Temperatures in the summer average 16.3 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in the winter average 3.6 degrees.
INDUSTRY:
Fishing, farming, forestry and tourismPopulation
Town Population: 4,932 (BC Stats, 2011 Census)
Health Administrative Information
Health Authority: Island Health
Health Service Delivery Area: Central Vancouver Island
Regional District: Lake Cowichan
Rural Designation: RSA community
RRP Designation: C
RRP Points: 6.00
Practitioner + Clinic information
General Practitioners: 77 (www.cpsbc.ca) + 52 specialists
Clinic
Alderlea Medical Clinic
101-330 Festubert St
Duncan, BC, V9L 3S9
P: 250 748-9000
Beverly Medical Clinic
202-2763 Beverly Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 6X2
P: 250 597-3390
Canada Avenue Clinic
103-225 Canada Avenue
Duncan, BC, V9L 1T6
P: 250 597-1185
Coleman Clinic
2186 Kenneth St
Duncan, BC, V9L 1N4
P: 250 746-410
General Referrals (Medical Genetics Clinic) at Mobile - Duncan
Duncan, BC, V9L 3Y2
P: 250 727-4461
Silverfern Medical Clinic
160 Jubilee St
Duncan, BC, V9L 1W7
P: 250 709-9600
Specialist's Clinic
100-190 Ingram St
Duncan, BC, V9L 1P1
P: 250 748-2422
Ts'ewultun Health Centre
5768 Allenby Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 5J1
P: 250 746-6184
Valley Medical Clinic
335 Jubilee Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 1W9
P: 250 748-8151
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 1E5
P: 250 709-3000
Surgery
Yes, this community has surgical services
Lab services
LifeLabs - Beverly Corners
208 - 2763 Beverly Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 6X2
TFP: 1 800 431-7206 | F: 250 746-1703
Hrs: Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm
LifeLabs - Ingram
149 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 1N8
TFP: 1 800 431-7206 | F: 250 748-3235
Hrs:Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Imaging services
X-Ray
Imaging Services
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 1E5
P: 250 709-3000
Hrs: Mon-Fri, 7 am - 3 pm
BC Ambulance
BC Ambulance Service provides coverage to this community.
Pharmacy
Duncan and the Cowichan Lake area currently has several pharmacies. View a directory
Nurse Practitioner
Aboriginal Liaison Nurse
Helen Dunlop, RN
Ts'ewultun Health Centre
P: 250 746-6184 | F: 250 715-3318
Extended Care
In-community
Cairnsmore Place (100 beds)
250 Cairnsmore Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 4H2
P: 250 709-3080
Cerwydden Care (52 beds)
3243 Cowichan Lake Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 4B8
P: 250-746-4432
Sunridge Place (160 beds)
361 Bundock Avenue
Duncan, BC, V9L 3P1
P: 250 748-8048
Dietetics
Kimberley Black
Community Nutritionist
Available to communities in North Island area
P: 250 850-2146 | F: 250 850-2637
Hrs: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Diabetic Nurse Educator
Duncan Diabetes Education Centre
Duncan Health Unit
121 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 1T9
P: 250 737-2004
Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health Inpatient Services
Cowichan District Hospital
3045 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 1E5
P: 250 709-3000
Services: Treating mental illness, eating disorders, head injuries, mental handicaps, age-related behaviour changes as well as forensic patients.
Adult Community Support Services (Duncan)
3088 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 1E8
P: 250 709-3040Adult Day Services (Home and Community Care)
2041 Tzouhalem Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 5L6
TFP: 1-877-734-4101Canadian Mental Health Association - Cowichan Valley Branch
371 Festubert Street
Duncan, BC, V9L 3T1
P: 250 746-5521Counselling Services
5768 Allenby Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 5J1
P: 250 746-6184Seniors' Services
3088 Gibbins Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 1E8
P: 250 709-3040Wicks Road Group Home
6276 Wicks Road
Duncan, BC, V9L 5C3
P: 250 715-5984
