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8 Nature & Parks in Duncan That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Duncan, Canada including Mount Prevost, Maple Bay Marina, The Raptors, Chemainus River Provincial Park, Bright Angel Park, Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society, Maple Mountain trails, Glenora Trails Head Park.
Restaurants in Duncan
1. Mount Prevost
2. Maple Bay Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Full service marina with Restaurant, Pub, coffee shop, kayak rentals, float planes tours, marine fuel, chandlery, float home community, surrounded by a forest with public access hiking and biking trails.
Reviewed By Justhetw0fus - Arizona, United States
Very quaint scenic marina with some small shops and restaurants on the water. You can spend a few hours here just walking along the dock, have lunch, browse the shops and drink a beer outside on the patio. Don't forget to checkout the wide array of boats, some quite interesting.
3. The Raptors
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 507 reviews
Birds of prey have always inspired awe. Sadly, they are threatened in many parts of the world. When you experience them up close, you learn that they are more than predators from the sky; they are essential to maintaining the delicate eco-balance of our planet. The Raptors offer compelling and interactive experiences with a variety of birds of prey species including eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Get closer than you ever imagined to these majestic and intelligent creatures. Flying demonstrations, hands-on encounters and educational talks offered daily (March - October). The Raptors is located in the heart of the beautiful Cowichan Valley, just 60 minutes north of Downtown Victoria and 45 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo by car.
Reviewed By PookyCake - Victoria, Canada
The Raptors centre had been on my “to do” list for a number of years. Having passed by this attraction countless times, it was bound to grab my curiosity. “What is it?” I thought. “What do they do there?” I knew you could have interactive bird experiences, but I didn’t know much else about it. That’s why, when I finally got the opportunity to visit, I was totally surprised and amazed by all that’s done here. The Raptors was set up to educate. Typically, whenever we think of “birds of prey,” most people tend to view them as mindless predators and/or a nuisance. Vultures, for example, have been – and are – targeted in some countries for extermination via poisoned animal carcasses. As a result, their numbers have depleted. This, we learn at the Raptors centre, has a notable impact on our already fragile ecosystem. Everything relies upon everything else. Thus, the purpose and mission of The Raptors is to inform us that birds of prey are essential to maintaining a proper ecological balance. When visiting The Raptors, you can expect to see a nice variety of these beautiful birds: Bald eagles, hawks, owls, falcons and vultures, to name just a few. While their enclosures aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing, we can live with the comfort of knowing that these birds – educational ambassadors – are well taken care of and are given ample opportunities to “stretch their wings,” unlike, say, a typical zoo. It’s nice to know the biologists and falconers view the birds more as colleagues than as wards. When M took me to visit The Raptors, we arrived just in time to watch and observe the Flying Demonstration. This, for me, was the perennial highlight. Watching these majestic (and some not so majestic) birds silently swoop down from the sky – with razor sharp precision – was a visual feast for the eyes. Indeed, getting up close to these birds while the knowledgeable and charismatic staff told the crowd about the vital role these birds play in our world was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you want to enhance your experience even further, The Raptors does offer a variety of unique hands-on experiences, including the “Hawk Walk” or raptor “Encounter.” I did not participate in any of these opportunities, but for those who want to learn more AND take that Instagram-worthy selfie, you can! At day’s end, if you’re visiting the Cowichan Valley area, I highly recommend a visit to The Raptors. It’s family friendly; it’s educational; and it’s pretty epic. What more could one want?
4. Chemainus River Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
5. Bright Angel Park
6. Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Harperville - Duncan, Canada
The boardwalk at the Open Air Classroom epitomizes relaxation; the deeper into the marsh more you are imbued with the sights and sounds of nature
