Sooke | British Columbia - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 23 Places to Visit in Sooke | British Columbia

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Region:

Vancouver Island

Known For:

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park | Rugged coastline | Whale watching | Rainforest trails | Juan de Fuca Trail access | Fishing & kayaking

Best For:

Coastal Hiking | Wildlife Watching | Ocean Adventures | Nature Escapes

Ella Beach

Beach Outdoor

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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 in mind.

Mystic Beach

Beach Outdoor

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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.

Jordan River Regional Park

Beach Outdoor

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Jordan River Regional Park has a lovely campground on the beach. Plus, there is plenty to see around.

Sooke Flow Pipe Trail

Outdoor

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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.

Galloping Goose Trail

Outdoor

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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.

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park

Outdoor

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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.

Whiffin Spit

Outdoor Selfie Spot

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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.

Sooke Marine Boardwalk

Outdoor Selfie Spot

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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.

Broom Hill

Outdoor Selfie Spot

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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!

Anderson Cove

Outdoor Selfie Spot

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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.

Sooke Region Museum

History

The Sooke Region Museum exhibits the Lighthouse, 1928 Plymouth Locomotive and Moss Cottage. It is worth the stop here for trip planning.

Matheson Lake Regional Park

Outdoor

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.

Sheringham Point

History Selfie Spot

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.

Adventures by HIP

Outdoor

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.

Bluefin Fishing Adventures

Outdoor

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.

Marshall-Inman Gallery

Art

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.

PaintingMyDearestFriends

Art

“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!

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery

Shop

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.

Sooke Oceanside Brewery

Drink

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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.

Wild Mountain Food & Drink

Food

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.

Route 14 Sooke

Food

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.

India Delight Bistro & Bar

Food

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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.

Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market

Food

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If you get out to Mystic Beach, stop at the Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria & Market on your way. Best pizza!