On The Horizon - October 29, 2025
- Downtown Duncan
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
What is on the Horizon for the Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Area? Read below to get caught up on the day-to-day, upcoming events, and news from Members.
Christmas Window Decorating Contest
Get into the holiday spirit and showcase your business in Downtown Duncan! Each year, the DDBIA hosts a Christmas Window Decorating Contest, and this year’s theme is “Christmas Songs & Carols.”
Here’s how it works:
Register with us via Google Form
Decorate your window by November 21st in line with the theme.
Display a DDBIA-provided QR code in your window so shoppers and visitors can easily vote for their favourite display.
Voting will officially open at the Christmas Kick-Off event on November 21st. It’s a fun way to spread holiday cheer, attract visitors to your business, and join a beloved downtown tradition.
Duncan Days 2026 Planning Update
Our first Duncan Days 2026 Subcommittee meeting took place in October, where participants reviewed the event’s goals and discussed ways to ensure our planning efforts align with those priorities.
The group will meet again in the new year, and there’s still time to get involved! If you’re interested in helping shape one of Downtown Duncan’s biggest annual celebrations, we’d love to have you join us.
Sign up now to be added to the subcommittee list and receive details about our next meeting.
If you’d like to get involved, please use this sign up form to let us know!
Keep Your Business Listing Up to Date
Did you know you can manage and update your business directory listing on our website? Keeping your information current helps customers find you more easily and ensures your business is accurately represented.
If you haven’t yet claimed your listing, follow the instructions in this link to get started.
Already claimed your listing? You can also find step-by-step instructions for editing it in the same document.
Keeping your directory listing up to date is a quick and effective way to make the most of your DDBIA membership!
Celebrating Local Art: “Wayfinder” by Will Julsing
The Cowichan Public Art Gallery invites the community to the opening reception of its latest exhibition, Wayfinder: Art of Will Julsing, taking place Thursday, November 6, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. in the new upper gallery at 126 Ingram Street.
Beloved Dutch-Canadian artist Will Julsing was a true pioneer of the Cowichan Valley arts community. His vibrant murals continue to brighten public and commercial spaces throughout the region, and his evocative paintings have been featured in local, national, and international exhibitions.
Julsing’s artistic career spanned continents and disciplines — from award-winning paintings to architectural designs including a hospital, mosque, and monastery. His work captures both imagination and emotion, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter it.
The Wayfinder exhibition features a remarkable collection of paintings from the 1970s through the 2000s, generously donated to the Cowichan Public Art Gallery by Julsing’s widow, Bernice Woollam.
This exhibit marks an exciting moment for downtown Duncan, showcasing the beautifully renovated Green Door building and highlighting the ongoing growth of our local arts scene.
To preview Julsing’s work, visit willjulsing.com.
Christmas Kick Off - November 21 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas Window Decorating Contest - Voting period: Friday, November 21st - Thursday, December 18
We encourage all members to list their upcoming events on our website at downtownduncan.ca/ddbia-events to help promote your activities and drive more foot traffic to your business. It’s quick, easy, and free to submit!
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