With 80 Totems Duncan BC really is the "City of Totems" with local and international artists poles situated all over the downtown and surrounding area. This totem is the worlds widest totem pole carved by Richard Hunt in 1988. It is in front of the "Round Building" at the end of Station Street. Cedar Man Holding Talking Stick is the name of this one. At the other end of Station Street on the south side of the Cowichan Museum/Train Station sit these totems. On the North side of the station you will find these . . . . Down Station street . . . and this totem is in front of the Cowichan pool and arena, along with the worlds biggest Hockey stick from Canada's Expo 86'. Another sight worth seeing in Duncan, BC. These are but a few of the 80 poles in the "City of Totems", you can also see poles along the highway going through Duncan and maybe watch one being carved at the First Nations Heritage Center - Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre as you enter Duncan. There are self guided walking tours and guided tours in the summer months.
Visit Duncan City Hall right downtown for more information about the guided tours or info about the poles, or check their website
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