Top 23 Places to Visit in
Sooke | British Columbia
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Ella Beach
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Ella Beach is the favourite and very lovely beach for locals. It is not the best beach in the area, but it is one that people often frequent during their walks. It’s not to be missed if you like a good bonfire and sleep on the beach. The beach is not sand but rocks, keep […]
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- Ella Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0R8
- https://www.tourismvictoria.com/things-to-do/beaches-lakes/ella-beach
Mystic Beach
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If you come to the island, you must check out Mystic Beach and stay the night – it’s the best beach on Vancouver Island. Travel past Sooke for about an hour and hike into Mystic Beach. Spend 10$ at the entrance and camp overnight on the beach. Photo: Google Street View, Trevor Richmond
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- Mystic Beach, Capital Regional District, BC
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- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mystic-beach--2
Jordan River Regional Park
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Jordan River Regional Park has a lovely campground on the beach. Plus, there is plenty to see around. Photos: Google Street View, Dan Smith (mrplowdan), PaintingMyDearestFriends
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- BC-14, Capital Regional District, BC V9Z 1L1
- 250 360 3000
- https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/jordan-river
Sooke Flow Pipe Trail
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Sooke Flow Pipe is a great hike. Not recommend bringing pets or children as the pipe can be slippery. Easy access from the Sooke Potholes Parking lot #2. The trail starts right behind the red hut. The hike up to the flowline takes about 10 minutes. Walking right along the line takes about 7 minutes […]
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- Sooke River Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y3
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- https://trailpeak.com/trails/Sooke-Watermain-near-Victoria-BC-5843
Galloping Goose Trail
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The Galloping Goose Trail is going along the shoreline in Sooke. It is a 55-kilometre rail trail between Victoria and the ghost town of Leechtown, north of Sooke, where it meets the old Sooke Flowline. The Galloping Goose trail leads to the Sooke potholes. Photo: John Newcomb, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54534253
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
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With the Sooke River running along, the Sooke Potholes display naturally carved and polished rock pools that date back to 15,000 years from the ice age era. These formations are carved from the chain reaction of the melting ice and lodged boulders from the canyon walls – creating a deep path of natural bedrock. The […]
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- Sooke River Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Y1
- 250-474-1336
- https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/sooke_potholes/
Whiffin Spit
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Whiffin Spit is between the Sooke Harbour and Juan de Fuca Strait and offers a scenic coastal walk along the shoreline. The area is popular with dog walkers and nature enthusiasts as wildlife such as shorebirds and sea lions can often be spotted during your walk. Photo: Google Street View
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- CAPITAL, SUBD. C, BC V9Z 0T4
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- https://www.victoriatrails.com/trails/whiffin-spit/
Sooke Marine Boardwalk
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“Don’t miss our large boardwalk at the bottom of Ed Macgregor Park.” It’s a fantastic place to relax! The boardwalk is a zig-zag path through lush vegetation. There are multiple entry points. Photos: Google Street View, sdkonkle, PaintingMyDearestFriends
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- Sooke Marine Boardwalk, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V2
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- https://sooke.ca/district-services/departments/parks-and-greenspaces/
Broom Hill
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It’s a great hike, and the view is terrific, especially if you know all the secret hidden paths. At the top of Broom Hill is a swing looking out over Sooke Harbour and the Juan de Fuca Strait. A great adventure! Photo: Google Street View, Nico Soebagio
Anderson Cove
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There are many coves along the East Sooke area to explore by sailboat. Check out the unique bioluminescence at Anderson Cove – only at certain times of the year. You’ll want a little rowboat or kayak to see the full effect. Anderson Lagoon Tours offers boat tours to see the bioluminescent plankton after dark. It’s […]
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- East Sooke Regional Park - Anderson Cove Parking Lot, Sooke, BC V9Z 0Z7
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Sooke Region Museum
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The Sooke Region Museum exhibits the Lighthouse, 1928 Plymouth Locomotive and Moss Cottage. It is worth the stop here for trip planning. Photo: https://www.facebook.com/SookeRegionMuseum
Matheson Lake Regional Park
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This 156-hectare park is something out of a postcard. The Matheson Lake Regional Park offers many environmental places to explore, such as streams, lakes, natural flower gardens, and dense forestry. There, you may spend your day at the beach, go fishing, or walk the moderate trails that go on for a variety of kilometres. As […]
- Matheson Lake Park Rd, Victoria/Sooke, BC V9C 4H9
- 250-388-0463
- https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/matheson-lake
Sheringham Point
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Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a designated National Heritage Lighthouse. Four acres of land were purchased in 1911 from Edwin Clark, an early settler and first postmaster in the community, and construction of the tower began the following spring. The Lighthouse Site is open daily for the public to visit, enjoy and appreciate. Photos: Earnest & […]
Adventures by HIP
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Hop aboard the boat with Captain Mike and Sarah in the Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina. Get the best exploration on the Strait of Juan de Fuca waters outside Sooke. Sooke’s #1 rated tour, any of your questions will be answered by their experienced wildlife enthusiasts. It will be an unforgettable experience. You will have […]
Bluefin Fishing Adventures
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For a fishing trip available year-round, Bluefin Fishing Adventures is the place to go. It is based in a rainforest with fresh waters around the southwest tip of Vancouver Island. Sooke has a history of being a popular fishing destination for generations with the locals. You have the option of fishing off foot or via […]
- 6947 W Coast Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0V1
- 604-764-6197
- https://www.facebook.com/bluefinfishingcharters/
Marshall-Inman Gallery
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Since 1988, the Marshall-Inman Gallery is not only about art but also features a surrounding llama breeding farm. You may pet them, feed them, or admire them from afar. The gallery offers excellent opportunities with multiple art activities, gallery exhibits, public art, and more. The expertise in their pieces goes from pottery, woodworking, sculptures, and […]
PaintingMyDearestFriends
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“I am a local artist here and mostly work on pet and people portraits. We have one of the most charitable and kind communities that I have lived with on the island.” A big thank you from 1000 Towns of Canada for helping create the Sooke town page! Painting: https://www.instagram.com/paintingmydearestfriends/
Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
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Licensed in 2003 as the first meadery in Western Canada, this farm specializes in producing mead – honey mixed with water and yeast. Beekeeper Bob Liptrot has been in the field of beekeeping for over 35 years. Liptrot creates mead to make a different number of world-renowned wines. In 2012, CBC named Liptrot as the […]
Sooke Oceanside Brewery
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Thursday nights are Open Mic nights at Sooke Oceanside Brewery! From 7 pm until late, grab the mic or sit back and enjoy a night filled with raw talent over great brews. Locally owned and operated, Sooke Oceanside Brewery resulted from a dream to bring the love of craft beer back to the West Coast. […]
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- 5871-A Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0C7
- 778-352-2739
- https://www.sookeoceansidebrewery.com/
Wild Mountain Food & Drink
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West Coast Canadian Cuisine reflects the harvest & season A real experience of locally sourced food and fresh alcoholic beverages in Sooke is at the Wild Mountain restaurant. With a 4.8 rating on Google, you cannot go wrong. They offer a wide variety of seafood and Canadian Cuisine. Start with a snack, such as their […]
Route 14 Sooke
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A restaurant that aspires to the best food quality and features a 4.8 rating on Google. Whether you’re on the patio or inside, Route 14 is the must-stop restaurant when you’re in Sooke. It is a personal favourite of the locals. From their wide array of food, such as Oceanwise Seafood, Sterling Silver Premium Beef, […]
India Delight Bistro & Bar
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The best place to eat out in Sooke is Indian Delight. Menus at this Indian Restaurant are dominated by what is called Mughlai cuisine, a category of north Indian food—born during the Mughal Empire—that’s laden with rich, gravy-based meat and vegetable stews. Photo: Google Street View
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- 6676 Sooke Rd, Sooke, BC V9Z 0A5
- 778 352 1111
- https://india-delight.com/
Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market
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If you get out to Mystic Beach, stop at the Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market on your way. Best pizza! Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria in Shirley, British Columbia offers true wood-fired pizza experience through locally sourced ingredients combined with culinary craftsmanship in an intimate coastal atmosphere. Want more hidden gems across Canada like Stoked? […]
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- 2908 Tieulie Pl, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G5
- 778 528 3473
- https://stokedpizzeria.com/