Southwest Vancouver Island is a beautiful destination at any time of year. From scuba diving, storm watching and surfing in the winter to fishing, whale watching and kayaking in the summer, Sooke and the surrounding area is perfect for people who love the outdoors. With gorgeous parks for hiking and beaches to explore you will love this amazing west coast retreat. We have compiled a list of local businesses and links that will help you plan an unforgettable vacation. We are also happy to help if you have any questions or need any help with your vacation plans.
The Sooke Region Museum has a Visitor Centre that is useful for picking up maps and fliers for a variety of activities. Their website is www.sookeregionmuseum.com
ACTIVITIES
Whale Watching
Sooke Coastal Exploration: www.sookewhalewatching.com
Salmon and Halibut Fishing Charters
2 Reel Fishing Adventures: www.2reel.ca
The Rig: www.hookedonsooke.com
D&D Fishing Charters: www.d&dfishingcharters.com
Scuba Diving
Scuba Stu’s Underwater Adventures: www.scubastu.com
Golf
Royal Colwood Golf Club: www.royalcolwood.org/home.html
Bear Mountain – Mountain Course: www.bearmountain.ca
Bear Mountain – Valley Course: www.bearmountain.ca
Olympic View Golf Club: www.golfbc.com/courses/olympic_view
Zip Line
AdrenaLINE: www.adrenalinezip.com
Cycling/Kayak Rentals and Tours
West Coast Outdoor: www.westcoastoutdoor.ca
Rush Adventures: www.rush-adventures.com
Guided Day Hiking Tours
Rainforest Tours: www.rainforesttours.ca
PARKS & BEACHES
Galloping Goose Trail
www.sookeoutdoors.com/gallopinggoosetrail/
Sooke Potholes
www.sooke.org/potholes
East Sooke Regional Park
www.crd.bc.ca/parks/eastsooke
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail (including the famous surfing beach Sombrio)
www.sookeoutdoors.com/juandefucatrail
French Beach
www.sookeoutdoors.com/frenchbeachpark
West Coast Trail
www.vancouverislandoutdoors.com/westcoasttrail
RESTAURANTS
Markus’ Wharfside Restaurant
(250) 642-3956 www.markuswharsiderestaurant.com
The EdGe Restaurant
(778) 425-3343 www.edgerestaurant.ca
Point no Point Resort
(250) 646-2020 www.pointnopointresort.com/restaurant.html
Rock Beach Grill and Cafe
(250) 646-1310 www.rockbeachgrill.ca
Fuse Waterfront Grill
(250) 642-0011
SPA SERVICES
Le Sooke Spa
(250) 642-7995 www.lesookespa.com
Ocean’s Edge Mobile Spa
(250) 415-3313 www.oceansedgespa.com
Pure Elements Hair Design & Body Works
(250) 642-6452 www.pureelementsspa.com
