Sightseeing
If you’re visiting in the summertime, aim to get here EARLY! Parking fills up fast!
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadIf you’re visiting in the summertime, aim to get here EARLY! Parking fills up fast!
Devonian Regional Park
4705 William Head RoadA favourite of ours for a mini-loop to the beach.
Sandcut Beach
11033 West Coast RoadBeautiful day trip spot!
Sombrio Beach Trailhead
Beach fires, surfing, hidden waterfall. Epic!
Iron Mine Bay Beach
Food scene
This is a date night go-to for locals! Please do yourself a favour and get a chocolate pudding to go! ✔️
76 locals recommend
WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue SouthThis is a date night go-to for locals! Please do yourself a favour and get a chocolate pudding to go! ✔️
We come here for pizza and milkshakes every Sunday! The drive is worth it! There is an awesome restaurant for sit-down dining as well!
104 locals recommend
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley RdWe come here for pizza and milkshakes every Sunday! The drive is worth it! There is an awesome restaurant for sit-down dining as well!
East Sooke Grocer & General Store
5611 East Sooke RoadGreat, local food store. Open 8-8!
Beautiful little spot for coffee and shopping. Ocean views from the patio. Fine, local gifts, and an outdoor nursery.
The Artisan's Garden Plants, Gift & Treasures
6689 Goodmere RdBeautiful little spot for coffee and shopping. Ocean views from the patio. Fine, local gifts, and an outdoor nursery.
Gorgeous patio with ocean views. Fantastic, local beer on tap.
38 locals recommend
Sooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke RoadGorgeous patio with ocean views. Fantastic, local beer on tap.
Amazing milkshakes with real whip cream and a cherry. Seasonal specials, cheesecakes, sweets, delicious drinks, and artisan crafted goods to peruse!!
Sugar Shack Ice Cream & Bake
4492 Happy Valley RdAmazing milkshakes with real whip cream and a cherry. Seasonal specials, cheesecakes, sweets, delicious drinks, and artisan crafted goods to peruse!!
17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe
5128 Sooke RdClosest Liquor Store! Great selection, friendly staff.
Mom's Cafe
2036 Sheilds RdDelicious, casual sit down breakfast!
Locally roasted coffee, food, and art. Generous seating for a little cafe. Nice outdoor seating in spring/summertime.
Cafe Vosino
Locally roasted coffee, food, and art. Generous seating for a little cafe. Nice outdoor seating in spring/summertime.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Cars are a must-have
Bring or rent a vehicle to get around. Our transit system is unreliable.
What to pack
Bring Raingear
We live in a rainforest, be prepared for rain from fall to spring.
Getting around
Bring a car!
A car is the easiest/safest way to get around!
What to pack
Bring Rain Gear
Highly recommend a quality rain jacket because we are in a rain forest!