Duncan accommodation from NZ$159

Searching for a neighbourhood offering stacks of hotel options? Why not stay in Chemainus, which offers 5 hotel options and is only 17 kilometres from Duncan's downtown buzz. Wotif's recommended accommodation options here include the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn and Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast.

The Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn and Super 8 Duncan are near the Cowichan Valley Museum. Alternatively, if the Cowichan Aquatic Centre is why you are visiting Duncan, the Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn and Valley View Bed and Breakfast are the closest choices.

30 kilometres from the heart of Duncan is the Moon Water Lodge. The Creekside B & B is situated 20 kilometres away. Alternatively, you could make a booking at the Dragonfly Dock Bed and Breakfast or the Prancing Horse Retreat.

You'd be a Wally to leave without taking a look at the other things on offer in Vancouver Island. Photograph Vancouver Island's forests, rivers and streams. You should also visit some of the area's old towns and history museums. Common pastimes in this particular part of Canada include snowboarding.

It's well known that we Aussies just love to relax, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Ganges Marina, Ruckle Provincial Park and Salt Spring Island Golf Club, which you'll find in Salt Spring Island, 17 kilometres to the east of Duncan. If you'd like to visit Salt Spring Island, check out the Stonehouse B&B and Arbutus Point Oceanfront B & B. 45 kilometres to the north of Duncan, you may also choose to stay at Nanaimo, which is home to the Days Inn Nanaimo and Value Lodge Economy Motel. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Nanaimo, make sure you visit the Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Brechin Lanes.

Crazy about sport? Enjoy your obsession by visiting Rogers Arena, 70 kilometres to the northeast of Duncan. The Victorian Hotel and the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver are close to the action.

Located 25 kilometres away from Duncan is Victoria International Airport. Stay nearby at the Cedarwood Inn & Suites or the Rae Leigh Heights BnB.