Duncan Bay Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia

Locality - A named place or area, generally with a scattered population of 50 or less. N side of Campbell River (city), Sayward Land District

Mapped Location

Duncan Bay: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on Duncan Bay

  • Feature Type: Place

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Duncan Bay

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
Duncan Bay Official

 

Origin Notes and History of Duncan Bay

References to Duncan Bay that document the origin of its place name

Duncan Bay (settlement & steamer landing) adopted 3 July 1952 on C.3565. Form of name changed to Duncan Bay (settlement) 3 March 1960 on C.3594. Form of name changed to Duncan Bay (locality) 15 June 1982 on 92 K/3.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
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Identified in Union Steam Ship Company timetable 145, August 1949. Scheduled steam service discontinued c1955; not listed in timetables April 1957 et seq.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
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Strathcona Regional District

Political Boundaries

Last updated: 2023-10-01