The City of Totems Welcomes You
 
 
Duncan, British Columbia,
The City of Totems.

Totem Poles: Represent Family Kinships and stories recording history and legend.

The Totem Poles of Duncan British Columbia are a collection of poles commissioned by the city and various corporate sponsors as a gesture of respect and appreciation for an art form and heritage that is specific to the Pacific region.

In total Duncan has 35 standing poles, some can be glimpsed as you drive through the town but the major poles are in the main section and are well worth stopping for and taking the time to look at closely and read their history.

For your enjoyment on this page and subsequent pages is a catelogue of the poles you will see when you visit our town.

 

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#2 Thunderbird above Tsonoqua

Distributed around the city are hidden gems lke this elegant masterpiece by carver Ned Matilipi.

This totem can be found tucked in a small beautifully muraled alcove right in the downtown core. (The mural itself is a work of art worth seeing.)

When in Duncan be sure to try and find this delightful spot.

Arriving early? Spend the morning viewing the poles then stop by one of our excellent Restaurants
or
Coffee Shops
for lunch.
 
#3 Cedar Man with talking stick

This totem is the worlds largest in diameter.
The talking stick traditionally gave the person holding it the right to speak and say all that he or she had to say without interuption.
Great respect was given to the talking stick as it allowed for full consultation in matters of importance to the council.

The age of the tree represents the wisdom required before speaking.
This totem has appropriately been placed infront of the provincial buildings and courts.

Arriving late?
Spend the afternoon and stay for the night.
HOTELS
and
MOTELS

 

Enjoy an evening dinner at one of our fine retaurants.
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