Dana’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Amazing river trails and swimming holes not to be missed!
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadAmazing river trails and swimming holes not to be missed!
Just like the name it is a mystical place to unwind and take in the waves. The perfect rainforest hike down to the beach.
97 locals recommend
Mystic Beach
Just like the name it is a mystical place to unwind and take in the waves. The perfect rainforest hike down to the beach.
Perfect stroll with sea to sky views of the Juan De Fuca Straight and Sooke Basin.
39 locals recommend
Whiffin Spit
Perfect stroll with sea to sky views of the Juan De Fuca Straight and Sooke Basin.
Nice easy hike adjacent to Mystic beach trail. Not as rigorous of a hike down to the beach but stunning surf and towering trees.
35 locals recommend
Chin Beach
Juan de Fuca Marine TrailNice easy hike adjacent to Mystic beach trail. Not as rigorous of a hike down to the beach but stunning surf and towering trees.
Great beach area with picnic capabilities and a leisurely stroll down to the waters edge from parking lot.
28 locals recommend
French Beach
Great beach area with picnic capabilities and a leisurely stroll down to the waters edge from parking lot.
Hours and hours of exploration with views that open up to the Salish Sea and beyond.
75 locals recommend
Botanical Beach
Hours and hours of exploration with views that open up to the Salish Sea and beyond.
Take in the majestic presence of these old growth beauties before they are all gone.
51 locals recommend
Avatar Grove
Take in the majestic presence of these old growth beauties before they are all gone.
The Galloping Goose Trail originates in Sooke and meanders all the way to Victoria and out to Sidney. An old rail line that has now turned into a multi-use hiking, biking and riding trail. Amazing scenery along the way with trestle bridges and viewpoints. Grab your bikes and go!
61 locals recommend
Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailThe Galloping Goose Trail originates in Sooke and meanders all the way to Victoria and out to Sidney. An old rail line that has now turned into a multi-use hiking, biking and riding trail. Amazing scenery along the way with trestle bridges and viewpoints. Grab your bikes and go!
Yet another amazing beach with hidden magical waterfalls, botanical treasures and surfing!
40 locals recommend
Sombrio Beach
Yet another amazing beach with hidden magical waterfalls, botanical treasures and surfing!
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
1 Sheringham Point RdA historical viewpoint of the Juan De Fuca Straight.
Ed Macgregor Park
A boardwalk treasure right in Sooke.
Hike up to one of the highest elevations in Sooke and take in the expansive scenery!
7 locals recommend
Mount Manuel Quimper
Hike up to one of the highest elevations in Sooke and take in the expansive scenery!
Some insight into Sooke's History and a lovely gift shop as well.
43 locals recommend
Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre
2070 Phillips RdSome insight into Sooke's History and a lovely gift shop as well.
An East Sooke gem. Easy meandering hike down to Iron Mine Bay about 0.75 hours round trip or 3 kms. Walk through the rainforest and down to the bay. If the tide is out you can explore a small island and catch some amazing scenic views of the Juan De Fuca Straight and maybe even some sea mammals.
Iron Mine Bay
An East Sooke gem. Easy meandering hike down to Iron Mine Bay about 0.75 hours round trip or 3 kms. Walk through the rainforest and down to the bay. If the tide is out you can explore a small island and catch some amazing scenic views of the Juan De Fuca Straight and maybe even some sea mammals.
Matheson Lake is a beautiful lake with sensitive ecosystems and set amongst the hills of the Metchosin region with a scenic hiking trail all around the lake. Great for swimming in the summer months.
48 locals recommend
Matheson Lake Regional Park
Matheson Lake Park RoadMatheson Lake is a beautiful lake with sensitive ecosystems and set amongst the hills of the Metchosin region with a scenic hiking trail all around the lake. Great for swimming in the summer months.
Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail offers outstanding hiking and cycling, and in some sections, horseback riding, that spans rivers, forests and hilltops. 13 km wilderness trail with remote areas and wildlife habitat. Hike is challenging and not an all ages and abilities route.
12 locals recommend
Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park
3059 Humpback RdSooke Hills Wilderness Trail offers outstanding hiking and cycling, and in some sections, horseback riding, that spans rivers, forests and hilltops. 13 km wilderness trail with remote areas and wildlife habitat. Hike is challenging and not an all ages and abilities route.
Food scene
Sooke Brewing Company
2057 Otter Point RdGreat local artisan beer and atmosphere!
Amazing fine dining with food used from local catch & gardens!
77 locals recommend
WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue SouthAmazing fine dining with food used from local catch & gardens!
Best local coffee ever! Fun friendly and funky atmosphere! Great snacks and lunch menu too.
60 locals recommend
The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace RdBest local coffee ever! Fun friendly and funky atmosphere! Great snacks and lunch menu too.
Route 14 Sooke
6686 Sooke RdLocal restaurant and bar with something for everyone on the menu.
Hara Sushi
6661 Sooke RdThe best local sushi place!
Local dining room at the Prestige Hotel. Awesome menu and family friendly with great views.
42 locals recommend
West Coast Grill
6929 W Coast RdLocal dining room at the Prestige Hotel. Awesome menu and family friendly with great views.
The perfect stop for your coastal roadtrip to grab a coffee and a muffin!
111 locals recommend
Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdThe perfect stop for your coastal roadtrip to grab a coffee and a muffin!
Grab a pizza and head over to French Beach to enjoy by the waves!
58 locals recommend
Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market
2908 Tieulie PlGrab a pizza and head over to French Beach to enjoy by the waves!
Need to grab some award winning Coastal Craft Spirits? This is the place!
35 locals recommend
Sheringham Distillery
4382 W Coast RdNeed to grab some award winning Coastal Craft Spirits? This is the place!
Sooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke RoadAnother great craft beer establishment!
Great breakfast and lunch menu with amazing baked goods and coffee! Dining outside too.
22 locals recommend
Little Vienna Bakery, Cafe & Marketplace
6726 W Coast RdGreat breakfast and lunch menu with amazing baked goods and coffee! Dining outside too.
Mom's Cafe
2036 Sheilds RdGreat traditional breakfasts in a fun diner style atmosphere.
Another great breakfast gem with local atmosphere and amazing owners in the kitchen!
10 locals recommend
Cathy's Corner Cafe
6697 Sooke RdAnother great breakfast gem with local atmosphere and amazing owners in the kitchen!
Lovely location with amazing views of the Sooke basin and great food and atmosphere.
47 locals recommend
Stickleback West Coast Eatery
5449 Sooke RdLovely location with amazing views of the Sooke basin and great food and atmosphere.