Skip to content
AskMapEventsPlacesTripsHalloween
Sign inFor business
 
 
  
 
 
Enjoy Vancouver Island

Your AI guide to Vancouver Island

Start exploring

Explore

  • Explore everything
  • This weekend
  • Events
  • Places
  • Near me
  • Travel guides
  • Articles
  • Itineraries
  • Collections
  • Regions
  • Fishing Guide

Things to do

  • Beaches
  • Hiking
  • Whale watching
  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Camping
  • Glamping
  • Fishing
  • Hot springs
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife
  • Birdwatching
  • Hidden gems
  • Photography spots
  • Food & drink
  • Wineries
  • Craft cideries
  • Farmers markets
  • Shop local
  • Art galleries
  • Indigenous culture
  • Golf
  • Family activities
  • Dog friendly
  • Summer guide
  • Winter activities
  • Victoria day trips
  • When to visit

Towns

  • Victoria
  • Nanaimo
  • Campbell River
  • Parksville
  • Sidney
  • Cumberland
  • Tofino
  • Hornby Island
  • Alert Bay
  • Chemainus
  • Comox
  • Comox Valley
  • Courtenay
  • Denman Island
  • Duncan
  • Langford
  • Port Alberni
  • Port Hardy
  • Port McNeill
  • Qualicum Beach
  • Salt Spring Island
  • Sooke
  • Ucluelet
  • All towns
Our guidesEnjoy HereEnjoy Calgary & the RockiesEnjoy HalifaxEnjoy MontréalEnjoy the OkanaganEnjoy TorontoEnjoy Vancouver

© 2026 Enjoy Vancouver Island

List your businessBusiness sign inContactPrivacyTermsSitemap
  • Ask
  • Map
  • Events
  • Places
  • Trips
  1. Home›
  2. Places

Family-Friendly in Duncan

37 places that match to eat, stay and explore.

See them all on the mapClear filters
Category
  • All
  • Hotel & Accommodation827
  • Family-Friendly481
  • Tours & Activities416
  • Attraction370
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Stillhead Distillery in Duncan

    Brewery & Winery

    Stillhead Distillery

    Duncan

    4.9(55)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews
317
  • Park & Nature249
  • Restaurant247
  • Shopping246
  • Wellness & Spa240
  • Event Venue153
  • Brewery & Winery127
  • Community122
  • Hiking102
  • Bar & Pub99
  • Good to know
    • All
    • Live Music28
    • Rainy-day friendly4
    • Romantic74
    • Kid friendly65
    • Beach7
    • Dog Friendly5
    Town
    • All
    • Victoria455
    • Nanaimo233
    • Campbell River214
    • Duncan179
    • Parksville173
    • Tofino154
    • Salt Spring Island148
    • Sidney146
    • Sooke122
    • Port Alberni120
    • Qualicum Beach118
    • Chemainus98
    • Ucluelet95
    • Courtenay85

    Stillhead Distillery crafts Canadian rye whisky and spirits in Duncan. The 50-seat lounge has guided samples, cocktails, a…

    Stillhead Distillery, Duncan
  • Dirt Bike Adventures in Duncan

    Tours & Activities

    Dirt Bike Adventures

    Duncan

    4.9(39)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 39 reviews

    Sign up for a dirt bike lesson or tour in Shawnigan Lake. Dirt Bike Adventures supply a bike and all riding gear, or you can bring…

    Dirt Bike Adventures, Duncan
  • Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching in Duncan

    Tours & Activities

    Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching

    Duncan

    4.8(453)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 453 reviews

    Ocean EcoVentures runs whale watching and wildlife tours from Cowichan Bay with no more than 12 guests on its vessels. Half Day…

    Ocean Ecoventures Whale Watching, Duncan
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    BayView Bed and Breakfast

    Duncan

    4.9(27)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 reviews

    Bayview Bed & Breakfast is a cozy and peaceful retreat in Mill Bay, hosted by Juliette. Guests enjoy gourmet breakfasts made with fresh eggs from the onsite chicken coop, with four guest…

    BayView Bed and Breakfast, Duncan
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Greendale Riverside Cabins

    Duncan

    4.8(42)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews

    Cabin rentals along the Cowichan River with 150 feet of shoreline. Cabins are available for up to eight people. Fishing, boating, swimming and kayaking.

    Greendale Riverside Cabins, Duncan
  • Tours & Activities

    Riverquest Charters

    Duncan

    5.0(11)Rated 5 out of 5 from 11 reviews

    Riverquest Charters' guided fishing trips target steelhead, coho and many different species of trout. Guide Ronnie has over 14 years of experience on the Cowichan River and surrounding…

    Riverquest Charters, Duncan
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Maple Grove Guest House

    Duncan

    4.5(52)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 52 reviews

    A 21-acre horse farm on Gibbins Road in the Cowichan Valley with a 1,500 square foot two-bedroom suite and a private campground for guests. It takes weddings of up to 150, with two nights in…

    Maple Grove Guest House, Duncan
  • Bamberton Provincial Park in Duncan

    Park & Nature

    Bamberton Provincial Park

    Duncan

    4.5(203)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 203 reviews

    A vehicle-accessible campground with a 225 metre long sandy beach. The warm water provides opportunities for ocean swimming. A 1.5…

    Bamberton Provincial Park, Duncan
  • Nixon Creek Recreational Site in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Nixon Creek Recreational Site

    Duncan

    4.3(134)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 134 reviews

    Nixon Creek Recreational Site is a family friendly campsite on Cowichan Lake with 64 sites, both forested and waterfront. There…

    Nixon Creek Recreational Site, Duncan
  • Osborne Bay Resort in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Osborne Bay Resort

    Duncan

    4.1(210)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 210 reviews

    Osborne Bay Resort offers oceanfront RV sites, log cottages, a Ready-to-Stay RV, beachside camping, and seasonal moorage. Guests…

    Osborne Bay Resort, Duncan
  • Riverside Inn Hotel in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Riverside Inn Hotel

    Duncan

    4.0(351)Rated 4 out of 5 from 351 reviews

    Hotel, restaurant and cold beer and wine store along the Cowichan River under new ownership with extensive renovations. Boutique…

    Riverside Inn Hotel, Duncan
  • Beehive RV Park & Campground in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Beehive RV Park & Campground

    Duncan

    3.8(106)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 106 reviews

    An RV park and campground on Kilmalu Road in Mill Bay, with full-service sites on water, sewer and 30 amp, partial-service grass…

    Beehive RV Park & Campground, Duncan
  • Cowichan River Campground in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Cowichan River Campground

    Duncan

    3.4(181)Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 181 reviews

    Cowichan River Campground in Duncan has full and partial hook-ups for 50 RV units and 25 tenting spots on grassy, shady or sunny…

    Cowichan River Campground, Duncan
  • Paradise Village RV Park in Duncan

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Paradise Village RV Park

    Duncan

    5.0(9)Rated 5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

    Paradise Village RV Park has 108 units on twelve acres of lakefront in Honeymoon Bay, with over 500 feet of lake frontage and 4…

    Paradise Village RV Park, Duncan
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Blue Horizon B&B Ltd

    Duncan

    5.0(2)Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 reviews

    Blue Horizon Mountain Retreat B&B is perched on a Malahat ridge, with 270-degree mountain and ocean views. The Horizon and Mountain View suites are adult-oriented and on the upper floor. The…

    Blue Horizon B&B Ltd, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Stoney Hill Regional Park

    Duncan

    4.9on GoogleRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google

    Regional park near Duncan with wildflowers and birdwatching.

    Stoney Hill Regional Park, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Glenora Trails Head Park

    Duncan

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    Trailhead in Duncan with hiking and biking routes, plus picnic areas.

    Glenora Trails Head Park, Duncan
  • Attraction

    Totem tour

    Duncan

    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    First Nations totem poles along Canada Ave near the train station.

    Totem tour, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Bright Angel Regional Park

    Duncan

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Regional park with hiking trails and picnic areas in the Cowichan Valley.

    Bright Angel Regional Park, Duncan
  • Museum & Gallery

    Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

    Duncan

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Maritime museum in Cowichan Bay with interactive exhibits and model boat collections.

    Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Cowichan River Provincial Park

    Duncan

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Provincial park on the Cowichan River with hiking trails, fishing access, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.

    Cowichan River Provincial Park, Duncan
  • Museum & Gallery

    Hand of Man Museum

    Duncan

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Displays of Indigenous culture and wildlife with interactive exhibits.

    Hand of Man Museum, Duncan
  • BC Forest Discovery Centre in Duncan

    Museum & Gallery

    BC Forest Discovery Centre

    Duncan

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Forestry museum with train rides and interactive exhibits.

    BC Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Crofton Beach Park

    Duncan

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Beach park with swimming access and picnic areas. Beachcombing and sunset views.

    Crofton Beach Park, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    S'amunu | Somenos Conservation Area

    Duncan

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Educational signage marks birdwatching routes around Somenos Lake.

    S'amunu | Somenos Conservation Area, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Eves Provincial Park

    Duncan

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Hiking trails, picnic areas and birdwatching at this provincial park near Duncan.

    Eves Provincial Park, Duncan
  • Museum & Gallery

    Cowichan Valley Museum

    Duncan

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Local history museum covering indigenous heritage and pioneer life in the Cowichan Valley.

    Cowichan Valley Museum, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Evans Park

    Duncan

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Playground, picnic areas, fitness equipment and trails in this Duncan park.

    Evans Park, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Mayo Park

    Duncan

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Nature trails, playground, and birdwatching in Duncan.

    Mayo Park, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    McAdam Park

    Duncan

    4.4on GoogleRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google

    Duncan park with a playground, nature trails, and picnic areas.

    McAdam Park, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Charles Hoey Park

    Duncan

    4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google

    Park in Duncan with playground, picnic areas and gardens.

    Charles Hoey Park, Duncan
  • Restaurant

    Just Jakes

    Duncan·$$

    4.2on GoogleRated 4.2 out of 5 on Google

    Gourmet burgers, craft cocktails, and seasonal specials.

    Just Jakes, Duncan
  • Shopping

    Village Green Mall

    Duncan

    4.0on GoogleRated 4 out of 5 on Google

    Shopping mall with local shops, cafes, art displays, and community events.

    Village Green Mall, Duncan
  • Community

    Duncan Community Centre

    Duncan

    Community centre with totem poles on display.

    Duncan Community Centre, Duncan
  • Attraction

    Somenos Lake

    Duncan

    Lake in Duncan used for kayaking and birdwatching.

    Somenos Lake, Duncan
  • Community

    Cowichan Community Centre

    Duncan

    Cowichan Community Centre, Duncan
  • Park & Nature

    Rotary Park

    Duncan

    Rotary Park, Duncan
  • Town by town

    • Victoria455
    • Nanaimo233
    • Campbell River214
    • Duncan179
    • Parksville173
    • Tofino154
    • Salt Spring Island148
    • Sidney146
    • Sooke122
    • Port Alberni120
    • Qualicum Beach118
    • Chemainus98
    • Ucluelet95
    • Courtenay85
    • Comox67
    • Port Hardy59
    • Comox Valley42
    • Port McNeill38
    • Alert Bay18
    • Hornby Island17
    • Cumberland9
    • Denman Island9
    • Langford1