Guidebook for Sooke
Food Scene
Great lunches and pastries for eating in or taking to the beach.
111 locals recommend
Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdGreat lunches and pastries for eating in or taking to the beach.
A lovely local eatery in the heart of Sooke. Fresh baked cookies, fresh deli sandwiches and paninis, daily lunch specials, Saturday morning crepes and a great atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Little Vienna Bakery, Cafe & Marketplace
6726 W Coast RdA lovely local eatery in the heart of Sooke. Fresh baked cookies, fresh deli sandwiches and paninis, daily lunch specials, Saturday morning crepes and a great atmosphere.
A funky little coffee shop with great eats and a hip local vibe. Coffee beans roasted on site and served by true coffee artisans.
60 locals recommend
The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace RdA funky little coffee shop with great eats and a hip local vibe. Coffee beans roasted on site and served by true coffee artisans.
A fantastic addition to Sooke and a new favourite. Cozy atmosphere with up-scale pub food and daily specials.
75 locals recommend
Route 14 Sooke
6686 Sooke RdA fantastic addition to Sooke and a new favourite. Cozy atmosphere with up-scale pub food and daily specials.
Simply the best Sushi on the Island. Eat in or take it to go. It can be a hopping spot but well worth the wait.
29 locals recommend
Hara Sushi
6661 Sooke RdSimply the best Sushi on the Island. Eat in or take it to go. It can be a hopping spot but well worth the wait.
Enjoy great pub food and lunch specials on their outdoor patio after an afternoon of exploring the Galloping Goose Trail.
49 locals recommend
17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke RdEnjoy great pub food and lunch specials on their outdoor patio after an afternoon of exploring the Galloping Goose Trail.
Everything Else
Lovely beach, great for viewing the winter waves or summer exploring at low tide.
93 locals recommend
French Beach Provincial Park
Lovely beach, great for viewing the winter waves or summer exploring at low tide.
A pleasant walk with great views of Sooke Harbour, East Sooke shorelines, spotting seals, and the odd whale. always a good spot to meet locals and their dogs.
39 locals recommend
Whiffin Spit
A pleasant walk with great views of Sooke Harbour, East Sooke shorelines, spotting seals, and the odd whale. always a good spot to meet locals and their dogs.
Kelz Sweet & Savory Bake Shop
6716 W Coast RdHome style lunches and baked goodies.
Long stretches of sandy beach and spectacular spot for soaking in the summer sun. Bring a lunch and stay for the day. Also the trailhead for Mystic Beach, a sandy beach well worth the 45 min hike.
21 locals recommend
China Beach Day Use Trail
China Beach Day Use TrailLong stretches of sandy beach and spectacular spot for soaking in the summer sun. Bring a lunch and stay for the day. Also the trailhead for Mystic Beach, a sandy beach well worth the 45 min hike.
Raw, rugged, and wild. experience West Coast at its finest. Explore sandstone tidal pools at low tides. Stop for lunch at one the the local eateries.
9 locals recommend
Botanical Beach Loop Trail
Botanical Beach Loop TrailRaw, rugged, and wild. experience West Coast at its finest. Explore sandstone tidal pools at low tides. Stop for lunch at one the the local eateries.
Parks & Nature
You can do this trail in smaller day sections from one of the different trailheads. The West Coast at its best...tough, rugged, wild and stunningly beautiful.
12 locals recommend
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
You can do this trail in smaller day sections from one of the different trailheads. The West Coast at its best...tough, rugged, wild and stunningly beautiful.
Our Local Treasure and a must see/do with great for hiking, swimming, scenery, and endless exploring. A summer hot spots for local and visitors seeking some shade, a cool pool to dip into, stunning scenery, secret river beaches and nooks, cliff diving for the adrenaline seekers, exploring the Ruins, or hike the galloping goose or river trail. Bring a book, your floatations, a cooler with lunch, snacks and drinks and enjoy a full day.
222 locals recommend
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadOur Local Treasure and a must see/do with great for hiking, swimming, scenery, and endless exploring. A summer hot spots for local and visitors seeking some shade, a cool pool to dip into, stunning scenery, secret river beaches and nooks, cliff diving for the adrenaline seekers, exploring the Ruins, or hike the galloping goose or river trail. Bring a book, your floatations, a cooler with lunch, snacks and drinks and enjoy a full day.
Essentials
Western Foods
6660 Sooke RdVillage Food Market
6661 Sooke RdShopping
The Thursday Night Market from 5- 8 pm at the Museum is a must to check out our local vendors, growers artisans and food trucks.
43 locals recommend
Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre
2070 Phillips RdThe Thursday Night Market from 5- 8 pm at the Museum is a must to check out our local vendors, growers artisans and food trucks.
Entertainment & Activities
The indoor swimming pool is a great spot to beat the heat, soak in the hot tub, or take in a fitness or aqua class.
15 locals recommend
Seaparc Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips RdThe indoor swimming pool is a great spot to beat the heat, soak in the hot tub, or take in a fitness or aqua class.
Get out on the Basin with a Hobie Kayak or paddle board rental or a book a tour with Al at West coast Outdoor Adventure. Launch from the dock and as a bonus watch for the friendly seals and new born seal pups that share dock space.
18 locals recommend
West Coast Outdoor Adventure
6971 W Coast RdGet out on the Basin with a Hobie Kayak or paddle board rental or a book a tour with Al at West coast Outdoor Adventure. Launch from the dock and as a bonus watch for the friendly seals and new born seal pups that share dock space.
Sightseeing
Follow the trail to access the historical landmark, Sheringham Point Lighthouse, situated on a rocky point that juts out in to the ocean. Experience spectacular views, possible marine life spotting, and dynamic wave energy as you watch the waves crash around below you.
And remember to stop at Shirley Delicious enroute for some delicious pastries to take with you.
11 locals recommend
Sheringham Lighthouse View Trail
Sheringham Point RoadFollow the trail to access the historical landmark, Sheringham Point Lighthouse, situated on a rocky point that juts out in to the ocean. Experience spectacular views, possible marine life spotting, and dynamic wave energy as you watch the waves crash around below you.
And remember to stop at Shirley Delicious enroute for some delicious pastries to take with you.