Whippletree Junction Merchant Group
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Whippletree Junction's name was derived from the horse and buggy era when a Whippletree was an important harness part to hitch up a horse and wagon.
Historic Whippletree Junction is located halfway between Victoria and Nanaimo, on the #1 Highway, 6 km. south of Duncan, the "City of Totems." A pleasant drive through picturesque land and seascape brings you to this collection of over 20 shops and restaurant. You may find just the gift or furnishing you were looking for here. This shopping center has individual shops which open at there own times. Generally from 9am to 5pm Tuesday to Sunday's
Some shops are open on Mondays as well. So please do take time to come and explore what shops New and Old are onsite. Driving north, go off right at the Access Road or, if you missed it, just turn right at Bench Road (the next lights). Driving south turn left at the lights at Bench Road. Whippletree Junction is the creation of Randy Streit (1937-2001). In 1968 he started taking buildings which were destined to be demolished and moving them here to their present location. The Wickertree was the first building and it came from Duncan's old Chinatown. Wagon Wheel Antiques was a fish cannery in Sooke. Black Coffee and other Delights was a post office and bank in Cobble Hill. The fountain in the courtyard is called the Trickletree. Made from old sawmill and car parts scrounged by Randy it was another of his unique projects. He collected gasoline memorabilia and White Rose was one of his favourites so you will see those signs scattered about the centre along with other gasoline station signs from bygone eras. In the early 1970's Randy Streit stumbled upon a bar in the St. Francis Saloon in Butte, Montana, a totally deserted ghost town. He fell in love with it and brought the bar home. He realized he did not have a place to house the bar so he sold a plot of land to Paul Watson and attached a promissory note which required the buyer to build a structure to showcase the bar. Thus the plans for the Pioneer House Restaurant came to life.(which sadly closed in 2019)
All the other buildings at Whippletree were constructed of salvaged storefronts and historic buildings, including Chinatown in Duncan, the old Post Office/Bakery from Cobble Hill, giving this shopping centre its own unique magic. Don't forget to check out the courtyard! In 1999 it was repaved. It is interesting to note that the first layer of bricks came from the old Bamberton cement works. Whippletree Junction's name was derived from the horse and buggy era when a whippletree was an important harness part to hitch up a horse and wagon.
09/22/2026
New addition to the courtyard @ Whipppletree junction.
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Selah Pottery Studio Selah Pottery Studio is a community focused pottery studio at Whippletree Junction near Duncan, BC. We offer all level pottery classes in wheel throwing and hand-building, as well as one-night workshops, open studio drop-in sessions, and a retail shop.
09/22/2026
The Wickertree may have moved ... but they are still within the extended boundary we call Whippletree Junction...
09/22/2026
Herb Rice Salish Artist
Had a fantastic time at Quw'utsun Stalo Skweul on Sunday. Spent the day carving and telling stories to ....... a lot of people..
And met some very strong supporters of The Cowichan a designated Heritage River ....
04/12/2026
Commissioned project being worked on by Herb Rice Artist in his studio at the south end of Whippletree Junction, directly behind and across the gravel parking lot.
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce Tourism Cowichan Tourism VI CBC Indigenous Michelle Staples Duncan Mayor Tourism Nanaimo South Cowichan Chamber Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre
04/12/2026
For those of you who work hard in your shops at Whippletree.
The at the Cowichan Golf Club, has opened up and are ready for pick up orders.
Of course they are only 5min down the road.
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03/20/2025
North side of Whippletree junction at 4715 trans Canada highway just off Bench Rd..
1: lg Warehouse setting.
2: front space presently, massage and Osteopathy clinic.
Alice: 250-709-2779
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Leased out .... thank you
10/03/2024
Alright...last week we had a hard rainfall, a leak "discovered" me and claimed me....my beloved skylight needed full repairs.....Ugh
My workbench was part of the territory lost...
Today I had to reclaim it all, a big part of the reclaiming was cleanup and reorganizing.
Koodos to Alice, Rob and Zeke for the professional repairs done and in a timely manner. Thank you.
They still have some refinishing to do so all my benches are still cleared and moveable..
Hate chaos....hope you are having a better day..
09/20/2024
Didn't you say something about opening a shop?
Please call Alice for more information:
250-709-2779
Opportunity is here now at
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
https://www.usedcowichan.com/real-estate/40748220
09/12/2024
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4705 Trans Canada Highway
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