Sooke Potholes
The Sooke Potholes are a very popular location for a dip during the Summer for Victoria residents. Here the Sooke River plunges through a series of deep pits creating perfect cool pools to take a plunge on a hot day. Turn onto Sooke River Road on the east side of the Sooke River bridge left if heading from Sooke, right if heading from Victoria and follow the road to the park. (http://www.crd.bc.ca/park...)
Roche Cove Park
You will pass Roche Cove Park on Gillespie Road on your way to East Sooke. There are a few trails here and if you don't have time to explore the expansive East Sooke Park, then this is a nice alternative. (http://www.crd.bc.ca/park...)
East Sooke Park
Is a huge regional park located on the southern tip of vancouver island. with over 50km of hiking trails through forests and along rocky coasts, this is one of the most underappreciated hiking locations in greater victoria. to reach, drive east out of sooke along highway 14 and turn right on gillespie road turn left, just past the 17 mile pub if coming from langford or victoria. follow gillespie road to east sooke road where you can turn right to access the pike road and anderson cove entrances, or turn left then right on becher bay road to reach the aylard farm entrance. (http://www.crd.bc.ca/park...)
Whiffin Spit
Is a 1km long spit of sand that stretches out into the ocean, protecting sooke harbour. a pleasant walk to the tip of the spit past sandy beaches can be done here. to reach, follow highway 14 west out of town, then turn left on whiffen spit road.
Check out a few of the interesting shops in the town's heart. Once you tire of this, jump in your car and head out to see some of the town's more natural sights:
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra
, under the direction of Norman Nelson since 1997, performs six sets of concerts annually. There is a workshop for musicians who need a tune-up, and a concerto competition for tomorrow's stars. Check www.sookephil.ca for concert dates and venues.