Food Scene
The views are spectacular and it is on the same property as the house.
12 locals recommend
Smokin Tuna Cafe
241 Becher Bay RdThe views are spectacular and it is on the same property as the house.
Locally scourced, impecably prepared west coast dining.
76 locals recommend
WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue SouthLocally scourced, impecably prepared west coast dining.
The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace RdIt's friendly and funky
It's one of the oldest Pub's on the Island. It has a wonderful atmosphere and kids are now allowed in.
48 locals recommend
17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke RdIt's one of the oldest Pub's on the Island. It has a wonderful atmosphere and kids are now allowed in.
This is a farmers market on Saturdays 10-2. They have baked goods made on site in a brick oven. All produce is grown on site and they serve delicous coffee and soup. It is also the local gathering spot.
Ragley Farm
5717 Sooke RdThis is a farmers market on Saturdays 10-2. They have baked goods made on site in a brick oven. All produce is grown on site and they serve delicous coffee and soup. It is also the local gathering spot.
Sooke Brewing Company
2057 Otter Point RdLocal Brewery. Good beer
Great dining room. Wonderful food. Beautiful walking trails on the property
48 locals recommend
Point No Point Resort
10829 W Coast RdGreat dining room. Wonderful food. Beautiful walking trails on the property
This boutique hotel is so unique. The gardens, the art and the gift shop are all inspired by our beautiful surroundings. There is lounge on site and the dining room is open for both lunch and dinner.
11 locals recommend
Sooke Harbour House Restaurant
1528 Whiffin Spit RdThis boutique hotel is so unique. The gardens, the art and the gift shop are all inspired by our beautiful surroundings. There is lounge on site and the dining room is open for both lunch and dinner.
sugar shack for ice cream. Pizza place down stairs and goats who needs more
104 locals recommend
My Chosen Café
4492 Happy Valley Rdsugar shack for ice cream. Pizza place down stairs and goats who needs more
Parks & Nature
This is a warm fresh water swimming lake. Located 5 minutes from the house. The lake has an island in the middle to swim to and a trail around the lake for hiking
48 locals recommend
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Matheson Lake Park RoadThis is a warm fresh water swimming lake. Located 5 minutes from the house. The lake has an island in the middle to swim to and a trail around the lake for hiking
This is the best, local swimming hole. Large flat rocks and sandy beaches make this place very inviting
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadThis is the best, local swimming hole. Large flat rocks and sandy beaches make this place very inviting
Esquimalt Lagoon
driftwood sculptures, food trucks, lots of bird watching
this is a beautiful park surrounded by water. Flat walking trail
19 locals recommend
Whiffin Spit Road
Whiffin Spit Roadthis is a beautiful park surrounded by water. Flat walking trail
Witty's Lagoon
525 Witty Beach Rdgreat beach for kids
Great views. Great hike. Crazy mountain biking trails for the adventurous
7 locals recommend
Mount Manuel Quimper
Great views. Great hike. Crazy mountain biking trails for the adventurous
Sooke Flow Pipe Trail
Sooke River RoadSupplies: Groceries, liquor, pharmacy
Before you arrive you will need to stock up on groceries and supplies.
Costco Wholesale
799 McCallum RdThrifty Foods
1495 Admirals RdFairway Market - Westshore Centre
2945 Jacklin RdMarket On Millstream
2401 Millstream RdBC Liquor Stores
6660 Sooke Rd17 Mile House Liquor Shoppe
5128 Sooke RdShoppers Drug Mart
6660 Sooke RdLondon Drugs
911 Yates StVillage Food Market
6661 Sooke RdEverything Wine
2401 Millstream RdSightseeing
It's definitely worth a visit. I am amazed every time I go there
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveIt's definitely worth a visit. I am amazed every time I go there
This museum is well worth a visit. They have done a wonderful job of setting the scene for the region
534 locals recommend
Royal BC Museum
675 Belleville StThis museum is well worth a visit. They have done a wonderful job of setting the scene for the region
The x-men movies were filmed at this castle turned university. the gardens are beautiful
86 locals recommend
Hatley Castle
2005 Sooke RdThe x-men movies were filmed at this castle turned university. the gardens are beautiful
Smokin Tuna Cafe is right on the water. The seals come right up to the dock while the fishermen clean their fish
Becher Bay Marina Ltd
241 Becher Bay RdSmokin Tuna Cafe is right on the water. The seals come right up to the dock while the fishermen clean their fish
Pedder Bay RV Resort & Marina
they rent boats
It's an adventure. The ferry ride is 20 min. The island is great. They have a famous market on Saturdays. It's a must do for first timers who haven't taken one of our famous ferries.
30 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
It's an adventure. The ferry ride is 20 min. The island is great. They have a famous market on Saturdays. It's a must do for first timers who haven't taken one of our famous ferries.
It's a day trip with lots of beautiful views, beaches and adventures.
52 locals recommend
Port Renfrew
6638 Deering RdIt's a day trip with lots of beautiful views, beaches and adventures.
Neighborhoods
Cook Street
Cook Streetcool little village in victoria
Fan Tan Alley
549 Fisgard Stthis is always fun. the shops are great, so is the ice cream
Lo Jo as it's been dubbed has the hippest stores and coffee shops around
12 locals recommend
Johnson Street
Johnson StreetLo Jo as it's been dubbed has the hippest stores and coffee shops around
Traveler advice
What to pack
Hiking boots Rain Coat day back pack
The best part of where we live is the wild nature in every direction. The trails and beaches are well marked so no worries of getting lost. I do recommend that you pack hiking gear to make you trip more comfortable.