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Explore Sooke & Beyond ~ Activities, Events, and Entertainment

Imagine a paradise of tranquil coves, wave-swept beaches, towering old-growth rainforests, majestic mountains, and crystal-clear rivers. Visualize a perfect solitude where deer graze, bald eagles soar, sea otters play, and orca whales breach. “Awe-inspiring” does not adequately express the excitement of experiencing these natural wonders first hand. The thrill of reeling in a 25-pound Salmon, or an even bigger Halibut, may be your angling high point. Perhaps you pictured yourself surfing or sea kayaking on the indigo waters with the backdrop of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, or hiking under the cool canopy of the lush emerald rainforest. Sooke has all of this to offer and more.

These informative links will assist you in planning your trip.

Local Attractions

East Sooke Regional Park
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Galloping Goose Trail
West Coast Trail
Botanical Beach
French Beach Provincial Park

Local Activities

Sooke Event Calendar 2006
Sooke Region Museum
Sooke Potholes
Salmon Fishing
Whale Watching
Kayaking and Canoeing

Golf

Broom Hill Golf & Country Club (250) 642-6344
Olympic View
Bear Mountain
Royal Colwood

Sooke Information Links

Sooke.org Community Website
Sooke Region Museum
Sooke Parks and Recreation

Within a 2-hour drive

Butchart Gardens
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Government House
Hatley Castle & Park
Goldstream Park
Royal British Columbia Museum
Art Gallery of Victoria
Chemanius Murals and Theatre
Duncan Totems

Jo’s Favourite Things:

I have included a few names, addresses, and websites for some of my favourite restaurants, art galleries, and imaginative shops that feature BC artisans.

Let’s Eat

Markus’ Wharfside Restaurant (250) 642-3596
1831 Maple Avenue, Sooke

Rebar Restaurant (250) 361-9223
50 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC

Pont No Point Resort
10829 West Coast Road, Sooke (A million dollar view)

Beaver House (beside Whippletree Junction)
Trans Canada Hwy. South of Duncan

True Grain & Hilary’s Cheese (250) 715-0563
1725 Cowichan Bay Rd, C.B.

The Tapa Bar (250) 383-0013
620 Trounce Alley, Victoria

Cascadia Bakery
1812 Government St., Victoria

The EdGe Restaurant
1A Sooke Road (778) 425-3343

The Noodle Box 250-360-1312
626 Fisgard Street, Victoria

Let’s shop

South Shore Gallery (250) 642-2058
2046 Otter Point Road (Finest local gallery)

Jake Grant Jewelry (250) 642-7662
2054 Otter Point Road, Sooke

Bombora Gifts (250) 642-2030
#106-6661 Sooke Road

Stinking Fish Studio Tour
Metchosin, July 24-August 2, 2010

Alcheringa Gallery (250) 383-8224
665 Fort St. Victoria

Judy Hill Gallery (250) 746-6633
22 Station Street, Duncan

The Pottery Store (250) 246-2594
9745 Willow Street, Chemanius

Imagine That Artisans Designs (250) 748-6776
251 Craig Street, Duncan

Inclaynations Pottery
9748-A Willow Street, Chemainus

Inuit Gallery of Vancouver

Any Everson

Chosin Pottery (250) 474-2676
283 Metchosin Road

Happy Valley Lavender
3505 Happy Valley Road

Double D Nursery, Sooke
(Best nursery with real BC horticultural knowledge)

Pickle Ridge Rustic Carpentry
Whippletree Junction, Duncan

When you reach the top, keep climbing.

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