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The Raptors

1877 Herd Rd · Duncan, BC

Why you should go…

The Raptors (Pacific Northwest Raptors Ltd) is an educational birds-of-prey centre on Herd Road outside Duncan in the Cowichan Valley. General admission includes touring the grounds and the daily flying demonstrations, where eagles, hawks, owls and vultures fly free over the field; add-on Hawk Walks let you call a hawk to your gloved fist, and longer Encounter and Raptor Day programs go deeper. The centre also runs summer camps and falconry courses. Open year-round with seasonal hours; adult admission is $28 and a Hawk Walk is $62.

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General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

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