THINGS TO SEE & DO

Things to see and do in Sooke, BC on Southern Vancouver Island.

Welcome to our seaside community of Sooke, your year round adventure, cultural and dining destination!

Sports-fishing abounds in our area. In season, charter a boat and fish for spring salmon, sockeye, coho or halibut. To book your fishing adventure go to Sooke Sunny Shores Marina, situated in our picturesque Sooke Harbour. Take a walk along Whiffen Spitt and watch for seals and numerous waterfowl along the way. Search the docks for multi-colored starfish and crabs as you peer through the crystal clear water. Borrow a crab trap from Eagle-Eye Wilderness Company and try your hand at crabbing or shrimping from the Government Dock.

When you have “caught the big one,” go on over to The E-Fish-Ent. Fish Company situated next to Sunny Shores Marina and have your fish canned, smoked and or packed. They will ship your catch home for you, wherever that may be. If you haven’t caught the big one, don’t despair, E-Fish-Ent will have candied salmon, smoked packaged salmon and packaged clam chowder for you to take with you or have shipped home. Take time to drop in for lunch too!

Another ocean adventure in Sooke includes ocean kayaking. Kayak through scenic Coopers Cove, watch for seals and majestic bald eagles. If your timing is right, join in on one of the moonlight paddles offered during the summer months.

A lovely family outing that the children are sure to remember is a trek in lovely Roche Cove with Roche Cove Llamas. These gorgeous animals and their owner will show you our scenic forests and ocean shores. Lunch is included on these outings.

If hiking on your own is more to your liking, then hike through East Sooke Park, French Beach, China Beach, Mystic Beach and many more beaches on the way to the world famous Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and the West Coast Trail. Along the way watch for migrating gray whales, humpback and Orca whales. A “must see” just past Port Renfrew is Botanical Beach - a virtual sea garden, teaming with sea life. Port Renfrew is a lovely little coastal town overlooking the Straits of Juan de Fuca. For the more adventuresome, ask your bed and breakfast hosts for information about the sea lion caves. There’s also a secret beach where fossils may be found!

Lunch is available to you at many fine establishments in Sooke. Before returning to your B&B, take time to visit one of Sooke’s fine art galleries. Artisans abound in our area. Visit the Blue Raven Art Gallery for spectacular native indian art. If you’ve ever wondered how felt was made, visit Exhibit Room II to purchase lovely hand made felt clothing and accessories. There are gnome knocker slippers, tea cozies and coats such as were made for the New York Opera. The Sooke Studio Tour has something for everyone!

Enjoy gardens? Sooke has a multitude of lovely gardens including the ones at your bed and breakfast. For a special event showcasing the beautiful gardens of Sooke, attend the Sooke Garden Tour held early in June.

Visit Sooke Cycle and Surf for bike parts, repairs or that well deserved new bike. Need a bike rental? They will take care of your needs. They will also share their knowledge with you of where the great ocean surfing areas are, as well as when is the best time to surf, tide tables. Wet suits are available too! September 28th is the very popular Sooke Challenge. Bike, run and kayak with your team for the generous prises and challenge.

Need a little more adventure? How about white water rafting, bear watching, cross-country skiing, fly-fishing and back woods trekking? For a truly rugged West coast adventure call on Wilderquest Adventures to book your next exciting adventure. Not for the faint of heart!

After all this touring about, remember to take time out for a healing massage with Le Sooke Spa at our local Sooke Spa. Enjoy a quiet time with a number of different massages including a Swedish massage, hot rocks, or Sport Massage. Let your thoughts soar while you relax to the music of your choice, while expert hands search out the aches and pains of daily living.

If you have a special day to remember, catch “the big one,” or are having a wedding, family reunion or need a photo to show to the folks back home then call Angie at Angie Photo. Book Angie for your wedding photos. This professional, easygoing photographer will not disappoint you. Angie has walked with the cougars and bears to acquire some of the most incredible outdoor photos displayed on our Galloping Goose Trail and Sooke websites.

When you are planning your special event, wedding, reunion, conference, please call on Titanium Tents. They are able to provide you with tables, lighting, heat, dishes, linen and numerous sizes of tents. Visit our Wedding Planning page for more great ideas on planning your special wedding day in Sooke, BC.