Location: Sooke
Top Things to do in Sooke
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Sooke, Vancouver Island
Sooke /suːk/ is a district municipality situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada. About 38 kilometres by road from the city of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia), Sooke is considered the westernmost of the Greater Victoria region's "Western Communities." It is situated to the north and west of the Sooke Basin.
Restaurants in Sooke
1. Aylard Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By pandbmcmillan5 - Vernon, Canada
Beautiful sandy beach ~ great for taking a dip! KIDS LOVED IT! Short walk through field/orchard area!
2. East Sooke Regional Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By loreng518 - Victoria, Canada
Lots of trails here and they are now pretty well marked but also be certain you know the way - how to get in and out! Easy 45 minute walks to 5+ hours of moderate to strenuous hiking over rocky terrain and along the ocean with lots of ups and downs and hills to scramble! Exquisite ocean views and charming spots to picnic or take a break; it's so worth the hike. Lots of friendly people and their dogs along the way; also be prepared to step aside for trail runners! Also breathtaking views along East Sooke Road if you just want to drive.
3. Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
These rock formations have become a popular local swimming area.
Reviewed By JamieB954 - Edmonton, Canada
This is a place we visit every time we come to the island in the summer. The water is crystal clear and awesome for swimming. The current is so gentle, it’s safe even for the little ones. Our teenage boys love cliff jumping and this is a great and safe place to do it.
4. French Beach Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By 760adavi - Kelowna, Canada
Pretty pebble beaches, lovely grassed area with picnic tables, short walks on pleasant trails, access to adjacent provincial campground
5. Ed Macgregor Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Travels-with-Claire
We were looking to ‘kill some time’ during a recent visit to Sooke and came across Ed Macgregor Park, located with easy access and a parking lot in central Sooke. It was a terrific way to spend an hour. The upper part of the park is beautifully landscaped, with tasteful artworks and landscaping. There is also a public washroom at the top, although it was closed at the time of our visit but there was a port a potty instead. Follow the lovely path which crisscrosses on a beautifully constructed pathway with railings down through a forested area to the water, where there is a charming boardwalk extending out into the basin that affords scenic views of the harbour and the mountains beyond. During our visit, we enjoyed watching some of the locals catching crabs. A very lovely part of this small community that I’m sure the locals are proud of—highly recommended!
6. Sandcut Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Whitesands13
Double water Fall after an easy 2 km walk down a shady board walk to the beach. Great family beach, pack a lunch and enjoy your afternoon there. Dog friendly too.
7. Matheson Lake Regional Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 665carolineg
We hiked around the paths on lake (not the main bike route), it was an absolutely beautiful walk, well sign posted and a lot quieter than anticipated. We went for a swim in the lake and had a picnic before hiking back via the lake and cedar trail, about 12km in total, really great walk
8. Quimper Park
9. Ella Beach
A spectacular rocky beach with many large Douglas firs and Sitka spruces dotting the shoreline. This beach is a favourite among locals, and is very little known among tourists.
10. Cheanuh Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
