Guidebook for Sooke
Food Scene
Route 14 is located in the heart of downtown Sooke.
Fine food, casual atmosphere and great music.
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Route 14 Sooke
6686 Sooke RdRoute 14 is located in the heart of downtown Sooke.
Fine food, casual atmosphere and great music.
The 17 Mile House Pub offers patio seating. Outdoor facilities include a full-sized beach volleyball court, pool table, horseshoe pits, Bocce and Ladder Ball sets, fire pit, and an outdoor stage. Cozy up near the wood-burning fireplace, or hone your skill at pool or darts. Enjoy live music on the indoor stage.
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17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke RdThe 17 Mile House Pub offers patio seating. Outdoor facilities include a full-sized beach volleyball court, pool table, horseshoe pits, Bocce and Ladder Ball sets, fire pit, and an outdoor stage. Cozy up near the wood-burning fireplace, or hone your skill at pool or darts. Enjoy live music on the indoor stage.
Parks & Nature
At the bottom of the drive way turn left; two house down is a path that leads to Sooke Bluffs Park. This is a classic WestCoast beach. You can see the across the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the Olympic Mountains in Washington. This is a great place to watch the sun set. If you head to your left along the beach you can walk all the way to Whiffin Spit. CAUTION: make sure the tide is out and staying out long enough for you to make the journey! Take your wallet with you and treat yourself to a well earned drink at Sooke Harbour House.
Sooke Bluffs Park
At the bottom of the drive way turn left; two house down is a path that leads to Sooke Bluffs Park. This is a classic WestCoast beach. You can see the across the Strait of Juan de Fuca at the Olympic Mountains in Washington. This is a great place to watch the sun set. If you head to your left along the beach you can walk all the way to Whiffin Spit. CAUTION: make sure the tide is out and staying out long enough for you to make the journey! Take your wallet with you and treat yourself to a well earned drink at Sooke Harbour House.
The Sea to Sea is the second largest of the regional parks. This Regional Wilderness Area encompasses almost 4,000 hectares. The park offers outstanding outdoor wilderness recreation that allows park visitors to remain in close touch with the natural environment. This parkland is part of the Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt, a corridor of protected green space linking Saanich Inlet in the east to Juan de Fuca Strait in the west.
Directions: Follow Hwy 14 toward Victoria - turn Left onto Harbourview Road (from A Little Something to the turn off for Harbourview Rd it is 8 km/11 mins). Harbourview Rd becomes Sooke Mountain Park Road
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Sea to Sea Regional Park
Harbourview RoadThe Sea to Sea is the second largest of the regional parks. This Regional Wilderness Area encompasses almost 4,000 hectares. The park offers outstanding outdoor wilderness recreation that allows park visitors to remain in close touch with the natural environment. This parkland is part of the Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt, a corridor of protected green space linking Saanich Inlet in the east to Juan de Fuca Strait in the west.
Directions: Follow Hwy 14 toward Victoria - turn Left onto Harbourview Road (from A Little Something to the turn off for Harbourview Rd it is 8 km/11 mins). Harbourview Rd becomes Sooke Mountain Park Road
15 minute drive from A Little Something. Head towards Victoria on Sooke Road - go through Sooke and cross over the Sooke River bridge. Turn Left onto Sooke River Road - the road goes right into the park.
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park provides access to the series of deep, polished rock pools and potholes carved naturally into the bedrock of the Sooke River. This area is a favourite day-use destination for many local and regional residents. The water in this very popular park is beautifully clean and clear, providing a wonderful swimming and picnicking destination in the summer.
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River Road15 minute drive from A Little Something. Head towards Victoria on Sooke Road - go through Sooke and cross over the Sooke River bridge. Turn Left onto Sooke River Road - the road goes right into the park.
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park provides access to the series of deep, polished rock pools and potholes carved naturally into the bedrock of the Sooke River. This area is a favourite day-use destination for many local and regional residents. The water in this very popular park is beautifully clean and clear, providing a wonderful swimming and picnicking destination in the summer.
Waterfront woodland walking trails, access to a public pier and luxurious walled gardens are just some of the attributes this park has to offer. The park also features an events area, amphitheatre and displays artwork from resident artists.
The bottom of Ed MacGregor Park is one of the access points to the new Sooke Marine Boardwalk, which traces the profile of the harbour front towards the Rotary Pier. The boardwalk makes for a tranquil sunset stroll.
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Ed Macgregor Park
Waterfront woodland walking trails, access to a public pier and luxurious walled gardens are just some of the attributes this park has to offer. The park also features an events area, amphitheatre and displays artwork from resident artists.
The bottom of Ed MacGregor Park is one of the access points to the new Sooke Marine Boardwalk, which traces the profile of the harbour front towards the Rotary Pier. The boardwalk makes for a tranquil sunset stroll.
Quimper Park is at the entrance to Whiffin Spit; an excellent vantage point for observing seabirds, shorebirds, marine mammals & intertidal life.
Quimper Park
Whiffin Spit RoadQuimper Park is at the entrance to Whiffin Spit; an excellent vantage point for observing seabirds, shorebirds, marine mammals & intertidal life.
This park is essentially backcountry with no facilities. Be prepared for all kinds of weather and conditions. This is bear/cougar country.
There is no road access into this park. Walk/hiking access is via Harbour View Road, and visitors must be prepared to wade across Charters River as there are no bridges.
Located in the Sooke Mountains, Sooke Mountain Provincial Park is a rugged, undeveloped natural area with no facilities or maintained trails. For the experienced mountain biker and backwoods hiker, this park is an unspoiled wilderness playground.
Sooke Mountain Provincial Park
Harbour View RoadThis park is essentially backcountry with no facilities. Be prepared for all kinds of weather and conditions. This is bear/cougar country.
There is no road access into this park. Walk/hiking access is via Harbour View Road, and visitors must be prepared to wade across Charters River as there are no bridges.
Located in the Sooke Mountains, Sooke Mountain Provincial Park is a rugged, undeveloped natural area with no facilities or maintained trails. For the experienced mountain biker and backwoods hiker, this park is an unspoiled wilderness playground.
From asphalt to rainforest to canyon... the Goose knows every landscape on Southern Vancouver Island. It is excellent for walking or biking.
Closest access from A Little Something is a 15 minutes drive. Head towards Victoria on Sooke Road - go through Sooke and cross over the Sooke River bridge. Turn Left onto Sooke River Road. Drive for 2.3 km (3 minutes) - Parking lot is on your right (overflow parking on the left).
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailFrom asphalt to rainforest to canyon... the Goose knows every landscape on Southern Vancouver Island. It is excellent for walking or biking.
Closest access from A Little Something is a 15 minutes drive. Head towards Victoria on Sooke Road - go through Sooke and cross over the Sooke River bridge. Turn Left onto Sooke River Road. Drive for 2.3 km (3 minutes) - Parking lot is on your right (overflow parking on the left).
Entertainment & Activities
West Coast Outdoor Adventure
6971 W Coast RdBike Rentals
Surfing
Kyaking
SUP
Whale watching trips explore the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Southern Vancouver Island’s dramatic, windswept coastline to encounter Killer Whales (Orcas), Porpoises, as well as Minke, Gray and Humpback Whales.
You will also find a variety of smaller marine mammals, including Harbour Seals, Steller and California Sea Lions, all in their natural environments. Bird enthusiasts are treated to bald eagles in action, hunting and nesting, in addition to many species of other native marine birds.
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Sooke Whale Watching / Sooke Coastal Explorations
1581 Dufour RdWhale watching trips explore the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Southern Vancouver Island’s dramatic, windswept coastline to encounter Killer Whales (Orcas), Porpoises, as well as Minke, Gray and Humpback Whales.
You will also find a variety of smaller marine mammals, including Harbour Seals, Steller and California Sea Lions, all in their natural environments. Bird enthusiasts are treated to bald eagles in action, hunting and nesting, in addition to many species of other native marine birds.
Everything Else
Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery produces small batches of the world’s finest, hand-crafted mead. We are open for tastings and tours most days.
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Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
8750 W Coast RdTugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery produces small batches of the world’s finest, hand-crafted mead. We are open for tastings and tours most days.
Arts & Culture
Sooke is renowned for its highly talented local artisans. The Sooke Fine Arts Show has established itself as Vancouver Island's premier juried fine art show - usually scheduled for the last few days in July and the first few days in August (10 day Show - open from 10am until 9pm daily) at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex.
Sooke Fine Arts Show
2168 Phillips RoadSooke is renowned for its highly talented local artisans. The Sooke Fine Arts Show has established itself as Vancouver Island's premier juried fine art show - usually scheduled for the last few days in July and the first few days in August (10 day Show - open from 10am until 9pm daily) at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex.