Guidebook for Sooke
Sightseeing
Tourism information center; friendly and informative staff; maps and brochures available. The regional museum is housed in the same building. Well worth a stop! http://www.sookeregionmuseum.com/index
43 locals recommend
Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre
2070 Phillips RdTourism information center; friendly and informative staff; maps and brochures available. The regional museum is housed in the same building. Well worth a stop! http://www.sookeregionmuseum.com/index
A leisurely 30-minute walk takes you to the point where you can view the Sooke harbour. Level trail with wooden benches scattered along the way.
39 locals recommend
Whiffin Spit
A leisurely 30-minute walk takes you to the point where you can view the Sooke harbour. Level trail with wooden benches scattered along the way.
Picnic tables in a parkland setting above; forest trails lead down to a waterfront boardwalk and piers.
32 locals recommend
Ed Macgregor Park
Picnic tables in a parkland setting above; forest trails lead down to a waterfront boardwalk and piers.
Wild pacific stop. View surfers on boards and in kayaks or rent gear in Sooke and join in; surfer's favorite for the left and right break.
47 locals recommend
Jordan River
Wild pacific stop. View surfers on boards and in kayaks or rent gear in Sooke and join in; surfer's favorite for the left and right break.
with longer 1-hour trail option to Mystic Beach (part of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail system). http://www.juandefucamarinetrail.com/
21 locals recommend
China Beach Day Use Trail
China Beach Day Use Trailwith longer 1-hour trail option to Mystic Beach (part of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail system). http://www.juandefucamarinetrail.com/
Rugged and remote; another surfer's favorite. Great day trip and picnic destination. http://www.juandefucamarinetrail.com/
40 locals recommend
Sombrio Beach Trailhead
Rugged and remote; another surfer's favorite. Great day trip and picnic destination. http://www.juandefucamarinetrail.com/
Access to Botanical Beach Provincial Park, terminus of the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail system. Jewel of a park at the edge of the very wild Pacific and incredible marine forest lands.
52 locals recommend
Port Renfrew
6638 Deering RdAccess to Botanical Beach Provincial Park, terminus of the Juan De Fuca Marine Trail system. Jewel of a park at the edge of the very wild Pacific and incredible marine forest lands.
Arts & Culture
Rates are $35/hour and you can ride wherever and whenever, rain or shine! A great way to explore Sooke, local trails, and the beach at Whiffen Spit! Contact George: http://www.horsenaroundbcg.com/
7096 W Coast Rd
7096 West Coast RoadRates are $35/hour and you can ride wherever and whenever, rain or shine! A great way to explore Sooke, local trails, and the beach at Whiffen Spit! Contact George: http://www.horsenaroundbcg.com/
8520 W Coast Rd
8520 West Coast RoadIf the sign says Open, stop on in to meet Aivars Login and prepare to be amazed!
Swimming pool and skate/hockey arena. Site of annual Sooke Fine Arts Festival (late July).
15 locals recommend
Seaparc Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips RdSwimming pool and skate/hockey arena. Site of annual Sooke Fine Arts Festival (late July).
Food Scene
$. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/317/1739032/restaurant/Vancouver-Island/Sooke/Shirley-Delicious-Shirley. Wifi.
2794 Sheringham Point Rd
$. http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/317/1739032/restaurant/Vancouver-Island/Sooke/Shirley-Delicious-Shirley. Wifi.
$. Closest stop for milk, eggs, newspaper. Local music Sunday afternoons; arrive early for a seat! Grill menu. WiFi.
Kemp Lake Music Cafe
7875 W Coast Rd$. Closest stop for milk, eggs, newspaper. Local music Sunday afternoons; arrive early for a seat! Grill menu. WiFi.
$. Saturday crepes! Great stop for bread, baking, and picnic supplies. WiFi.
21 locals recommend
Little Vienna Bakery, Cafe & Marketplace
6726 W Coast Rd$. Saturday crepes! Great stop for bread, baking, and picnic supplies. WiFi.
$. A completely local experience. House roasted coffee, teas, all day light breakfast and lunch items. WiFi.
59 locals recommend
The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace Rd$. A completely local experience. House roasted coffee, teas, all day light breakfast and lunch items. WiFi.
$$. Dinners Tuesdays to Saturdays. 50% of tables are available for reservations.
76 locals recommend
WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue South$$. Dinners Tuesdays to Saturdays. 50% of tables are available for reservations.
$$. Great burgers, fish and chips, and pastas. View of Cooper's Cove. Dress warmly for the patio.
47 locals recommend
Stickleback West Coast Eatery
5449 Sooke Rd$$. Great burgers, fish and chips, and pastas. View of Cooper's Cove. Dress warmly for the patio.
Unique local scene. Cafe culture, warm and friendly, home cooked food, coffee and tea drinks. Great stop heading to or back from the westerly beaches.
111 locals recommend
Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdUnique local scene. Cafe culture, warm and friendly, home cooked food, coffee and tea drinks. Great stop heading to or back from the westerly beaches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unique local scene. Ultra casual. Convenient for a tasty pub meal heading home from a day trip to Victoria or East Sooke. Dress warmly for the patio.
48 locals recommend
17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke RdUnique local scene. Ultra casual. Convenient for a tasty pub meal heading home from a day trip to Victoria or East Sooke. Dress warmly for the patio.