Whats In Sooke?
Located on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, the District of Sooke is a short 35- minute drive from downtown Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. The incorporated community’s approximately 10,000 residents enjoy a relaxed, casual lifestyle in a rural setting that also affords many of the amenities of city life. Sooke’s economy has shifted from its earlier base in natural resources to include many homebased businesses, a commercial core, and a bustling tourism services sector which entertains thousands of local, national and international visitors each year. Sooke enjoys a moderate climate which supports local community growth and tourism. Sooke is the gateway to numerous ecotourism adventures as well as the West Coast Trail, Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, and Galloping Goose Trail. Most accommodations – including B&Bs, vacation rental homes and retreats as well as inns, motels and campgrounds – are popular for visitors, and are within easy access to trails and beaches fo
