The District of Sooke
Located west of Victoria, Sooke became incorporated in 1999. With an estimated population of over 12,000, Sooke is divided into distinct areas known as Sooke Proper, East Sooke, Broomhill, Saseenos, Sooke River, Whiffin Spit and "the West Coast Road." There is a growing business section in the downtown core, good schools, sports facilities and an excellent museum.
Sooke offers a variety of recreational activities reflecting its natural surroundings. Excellent fishing, boating, hunting, hiking and horseback riding are available. The area contains an abundance of lakes, parks and nature trails including the Galloping Goose linear park, East Sooke Park, Sooke Pot Holes, the well-known Sooke Harbour, the world-renowned West Coast Trail and Botanical Beach at Port Renfrew, and the West Coast Trail's new extension of the Juan de Fuca marine park to Jordan River. Sooke also offers one of the world's best surfing beaches. The biggest event of the year is "All Sooke Days." Golfers can enjoy the Phillips John Memorial Golf Club.
Sooke is a popular tourist area boasting the world famous "Sooke Harbor House" and a large number of private bed and breakfast facilities and country lodges tucked away in the woods and usually on the waterfront. It also has a local government wharf and private marinas.
Sooke falls under the jurisdiction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The community also has a well-trained ambulance service and a volunteer fire department. Parts of the community are served by a municipal water system, however there are large areas that are served by private wells and community water systems. Septic tanks and septic fields are the norm though some areas are serviced by private sewage system. Garbage collection is done on a private basis.
For more information visit the website of The District of Sooke.
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| 7995 West Coast Rd For Sale: $1,800,000 CAD |
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Situated on 1.14 acres of exceptional south facing waterfront, nestled just far enough away from the city. Great 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom 2 level designer home on over 500 ft of very private beach. Main floor features open concept w/ vaulted ceiling, gourmet kitchen w/ walk through to comfortable living area. Multiple decks provide scenic views of Olympic Mountains & peaceful sounds of waves right in your backyard. Large master suite, walk in closet & resort like bathroom complete the main level. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms, a family room, 2 bathrooms & a separate entrance. Separate garage & multi-car driveway. Includes a separate cabana & bachelor cottage. Enjoy walking out your back door to the ocean each and every day! • Read more 5 bedrooms / 5 bathrooms |
| 0 Gazetted Rd For Sale: $1,500,000 CAD |
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On the tip of the Juan de Fuca Strait, perched on the south-west coast of Vancouver Island, just past Port Renfrew lies this untouched old-growth Pacific coastal forest on the point entering San Juan Harbour. A beautiful piece of the Canadian west coast, this 7.42 acres boasts over 1800 feet of rugged, wave-swept oceanfront, roaring surf, incredible views from three sides of this peninsula. Wildlife such as dear, black bears, and bald eagles live here and passing marine life of migrating grey whales, orcas, otters and sea lions are often observed. There are excellent hiking trails on the property, road access and a helicopter pad. Bordered by Juan de Fuca Park, you can hike to Botanical Beach and to the Juan de Fuca Marine Trailhead or picnic in your own beautiful wilderness. Con... • Read more bedrooms / bathrooms |
| 5301 Sooke Rd For Sale: $1,325,000 CAD |
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Perched perfectly on its lot with westerly ocean views from nearly all of your windows. Bright, spacious and filled with light. This home offers many options of use as a home with a beautiful seperate suite for inlaws or a tenant. Take over the exisiting B&B or set up your own small business in this prime location. For those family chefs this home has a true professional kitchen with amenities usually reserved for restaurants. Gardeners take note! This home is beautifully and practically designed with raised garden beds with access to your vegetables, herbs and numerous fruit trees(not much grass to mow here either). No work is needed to be done on this home. Move in and start living. Furnishings optional for purchase. Floorplans available • Read more 6 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms |
| Lot 3 West Coast Rd For Sale: $999,000 CAD |
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This 3 acre, residential development site, has a level building site and 295 ft of low bank waterfront. This site has been completely developed and is ready for landscaping. There are two, 3 acre lots to choose from that are all unique and waiting for your ideas. Located just before the Muir Creek bridge, enjoy the stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. • Read more bedrooms / bathrooms |