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District municipality in British Columbia, Canada
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Sooke is a town of 13,000 people (2016) at the southernmost end of Vancouver Island. Sooke is best done as a day trip from Victoria but can also be a stopover on the way to Port Renfrew.
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A museum of the region that includes indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Is a huge regional park located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. With over 50 km of hiking trails through forests and along rocky coasts, this is one of the most underappreciated hiking locations in Greater Victoria.
You will pass Roche Cove Park on Gillespie Road on your way to East Sooke. There are a few trails here and if you don't have time to explore the expansive East Sooke Regional Park, then this is a nice alternative.
A very popular location for a dip during the summer for Victoria residents. The Sooke River plunges through a series of deep pits creating perfect cool pools to take a plunge on a hot day.
Is a 1-km-long spit of sand that stretches out into the ocean, protecting Sooke Harbour. A pleasant walk to the tip of the spit past sandy beaches can be done here. The ideal time to visit is during a tide shift when you can watch the seals eat salmon and fish as they are washed out of the basin. To reach, follow Highway 14 west out of town, then turn left on Whiffen Spit Road.
Under the direction of Norman Nelson since 1997, performs six sets of concerts annually. There is a workshop for musicians who need a tune-up, and a concerto competition for tomorrow's stars. See their website for concert dates and venues.
This pub-style restaurant is (you guessed it!) 17 miles away from Victoria, along Highway 14. If heading from Sooke it will be on your left.
Mom's is the most popular restaurant in Sooke and the perfect place to fill yourself up after a hike at East Sooke. This diner-style restaurant that opened in the 1970s is on the corner of Shields Road and Eustace Road in downtown Sooke.
Serves a tasty mix of sandwiches, burgers, steaks and curries.
West, outside of Sooke. Serves lunch and tea daily.
This beautiful resort is on a rocky point, west of Sooke on Highway 14 (West Coast Road). There are a selection of cabins along that coast that are available.
Offers boutique-style 2, 3, & 4 bedroom vacation homes. Each beautifully furnished suite offers spectacular ocean views and equipped kitchens.
Wood & pottery workshops and gallery on a llama farm overlooking the Juan de Fuca Strait 10 min from Sooke Village. Call ahead. Woodwork, hand-crafted furniture, pottery & clay art.
From Victoria, take Highway 1 northbound to Langford. Exit on to Highway 14 (exit for Millstream Road) and follow the highway to Sooke.
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