A Jewel in the Wilderness Guidebook

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A Jewel in the Wilderness Guidebook

Sightseeing

Local surfing spot.
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Jordan River
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Local surfing spot.
A 50 hectare area of old growth forest 20 minutes outside of Port Renfrew. Vehicles with 4wd and good clearance are recommended.
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Avatar Grove
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A 50 hectare area of old growth forest 20 minutes outside of Port Renfrew. Vehicles with 4wd and good clearance are recommended.
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River Road
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A massive, old growth Douglas fir tree which survived the surrounding logging. It is an adventurous drive to get there. Vehicles with 4wd and good clearance are recommended.
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Big Lonely Doug
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A massive, old growth Douglas fir tree which survived the surrounding logging. It is an adventurous drive to get there. Vehicles with 4wd and good clearance are recommended.
Wonderful spot to pick up fresh local produce and treats. Open Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
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Metchosin Farmers Market
4450 Happy Valley Rd
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Wonderful spot to pick up fresh local produce and treats. Open Sundays from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Activity

Runs from Sooke potholes all the way into Victoria. We love biking or hiking on different sections of the https://www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose Trail
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Runs from Sooke potholes all the way into Victoria. We love biking or hiking on different sections of the https://www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/
4.3 km past Jordan River. Visit at low tide. A 2 km hike from parking lot to beach through a beautiful forest. There are small caves and a waterfall on the beach that you can explore at low tide
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Mystic Beach
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4.3 km past Jordan River. Visit at low tide. A 2 km hike from parking lot to beach through a beautiful forest. There are small caves and a waterfall on the beach that you can explore at low tide
In Port Renfrew area. Botanical Beach is known for its tidal pools and the great Botanical loop trail. Be sure to go at low tide.
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Botanical Beach Provincial Park
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In Port Renfrew area. Botanical Beach is known for its tidal pools and the great Botanical loop trail. Be sure to go at low tide.
21.7 km from Sooke
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Provinciaal Park French Beach
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21.7 km from Sooke
31 km west of Sooke. Access to the beach is only a 15 minute hike from parking area.
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Sandcut Beach
11033 West Coast Road
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31 km west of Sooke. Access to the beach is only a 15 minute hike from parking area.
Our favourite hiking spot.
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East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke Road
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Our favourite hiking spot.
A lovely walk in Sooke harbour.
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Whiffin Spit
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A lovely walk in Sooke harbour.
4.5 km past Jordan River. An easy 15 minute trail from parking lot to beach allows easy access for most. There is a long set of stairs before arriving at water.
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China Beach Trailhead
47 Juan De Fuca Hwy
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4.5 km past Jordan River. An easy 15 minute trail from parking lot to beach allows easy access for most. There is a long set of stairs before arriving at water.
Be sure to look for the hidden waterfall
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Sombrio Beach Trailhead
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Be sure to look for the hidden waterfall
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Sooke Whale Watching / Sooke Coastal Explorations
1581 Dufour Rd
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Adventures By HIP, Whale Watching Sooke, BC
6971 W Coast Rd
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Food scene

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Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market
2908 Tieulie Pl
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Our favorite restaurant. Wonderful food and people.
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WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue South
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Our favorite restaurant. Wonderful food and people.
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Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point Rd
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Sooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke Road
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Sooke Brewing Company
2057 Otter Point Rd
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A 5 minute drive from the jewel.
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Bad Dog Brewing Company
7861 Tugwell Rd
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A 5 minute drive from the jewel.
A quaint and historic pub that boasts of atmosphere.
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17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke Rd
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A quaint and historic pub that boasts of atmosphere.
Fabulous patio, warm interior and a wonderful place to stop when you visit botanical beach.
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The Renfrew Pub
17310 Parkinson Rd
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Fabulous patio, warm interior and a wonderful place to stop when you visit botanical beach.
A casual Bistro/Pub style restaurant that offers a seasonal menu.
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Route 14 Sooke
6686 Sooke Rd
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A casual Bistro/Pub style restaurant that offers a seasonal menu.
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Metchosin Farmers Market
4450 Happy Valley Rd
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Lovely gin!
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Sheringham Distillery
4382 W Coast Rd
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Lovely gin!
Honey and meadery.
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Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
8750 W Coast Rd
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Honey and meadery.
Small town diner vibe. Great for breakfast.
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Mom's Cafe
2036 Sheilds Rd
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Small town diner vibe. Great for breakfast.
Casual local eatery with beer and cider on tap. View and outdoor deck.
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Stickleback West Coast Eatery
5449 Sooke Rd
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Casual local eatery with beer and cider on tap. View and outdoor deck.
Quirky local coffee joint. Great coffee and treats.
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The Stick In The Mud Coffee House
6711 Eustace Rd
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Quirky local coffee joint. Great coffee and treats.

Kayak / SUP / Bike Rentals

Guided kayak tours and kayak / paddle board rentals
Mystic Beach Adventures
6918 Grant Rd W
Guided kayak tours and kayak / paddle board rentals
Kayak, mountain bike, electric bike, stand up paddleboard and surf gear rental
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West Coast Outdoor Adventure
6971 W Coast Rd
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Kayak, mountain bike, electric bike, stand up paddleboard and surf gear rental

Fishing

2 Reel Fishing Adventures
6929 W Coast Rd

Stadsadvies

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The Sooke Night Market

Every Thursday night from 5 pm to 8pm (June 2nd to Sept 1st) at the Sooke Museum (where red lighthouse is). www.sookeregionmuseum.ca/sooke-night-market-2/
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ALM Organic Farm - 3680 Otter Point Road. Alm farms.org

Farm stand open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10-12. Go early!
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Woodside Farm - 7149 West Coast Road

Charming farm stand that operates on honour system. It is about 5 minutes from the Jewel. Fresh eggs and seasonal produce and flowers. www.woodside.farm