Sooke Recreation

Sooke's mild climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, kayaking, surfing, fishing, sailing and more. Sooke also multiple recreation facilities including an arena, swimming pool, indoor gyms, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and a small golf course.

Sooke Outdoor Activities

Crabbing at Government Wharf - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Crabbing

The wharf is at the foot of Maple Rd, just past the streetlight where Sooke Road turns into West Coast Road. Many people fish and crab from the wharf. Boat moorage can also be obtained.

Sooke Cycling and Mountain Biking - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Sooke offers various cycling trails for all skill levels, from the flat, family-friendly Galloping Goose Trail to the rugged trails around Matheson Lake. Note: The Galloping Goose Trail does not actually come into the town core. Also be sure to check out the Sooke Bike Club for guided group rides, trail maintanance work parties and more.

Sooke Fishing and Boating - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Fishing & Boating

The Sooke area is world famous for its marine ecology. Nestled in protective waters it is a diving wonderland, and sports fishers come to enjoy the natural beauty of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Sooke Golf - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Golf

Sooke residents have several choices of regional golf courses, including the 9-hole DeMamiel Creek Golf Course within the town centre, plus those in neighbouring Metchosin and Colwood.

Sooke Cycling and Mountain Biking - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Hiking & Walking

Sooke offers an abundance of walking and hiking trails for all mobility levels, from the flat and easily accessible Galloping Goose Trail or Whiffin Spit, to the serious multi-day Juan de Fuca Trail.

Sooke Horseback Riding - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Horseback Riding

The Galloping Goose Trail is riding friendly.

Sooke Sailing Club - Sooke, BC

Sooke Sailing Club

Sooke Bay Marine Centre
Phone: 778.425.4030

Funded by the Canadian Red Cross Society, the Sooke Sailing Club teaches kids and adults to sail in Sooke's calm local waters.
sookesailingclub.ca

Sooke Skating - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Skating

In winter, ice skating is available at the Sooke Arena, operated by Seaparc. Summer skating is possible at the unsupervised SK8 Park for skateboarding, biking and rollerblading, adjacent to Journey Middle School.
6520 Throup Road

Sooke Swimming - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Swimming

Sooke Pool at the Seaparc Leisure Complex is open year round, offering public swims and swimming lessons. In the hot summer months, enjoy outdoor swimming at Matheson Lake, Kemp Lakes or the famous Sooke River Potholes.

Sooke Whale Watching - Sooke, BC

Sooke Whale Watching

1581 Dufour Road
Phone: 250.642.2343

Sooke Whale Watching tours are a balance of excitement, safety and education with their experienced and knowledgeable guides. May to October are ideal to see Orca, while Humpback return to feed here from June to November. Gray, Fin and Minke whales are also often sighted.
sookewhalewatching.com


Sooke Sports & Fitness

Sooke Badminton - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Badminton

Sooke Badminton Club, established in 1936, welcomes all ages and skill levels to drop-in badminton Thursday evenings at Journey Middle School Gym. For full schedule, prices and registration, visit emcsprograms.ca

Sooke Baseball - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Baseball

There are two ball diamonds on Throup Road, just across the street from Journey Middle School and the Sooke SK8 Park.

Sooke Basket Ball - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Basketball

EMCS Programs offers drop-in basketball on Friday evenings at the Edward Milne Community School gym. For full schedule, visit emcsprograms.ca

Sooke Kickboxing Classes - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Kickboxing

EMCS Programs offers drop-in fitness kickboxing, a high-energy workout combining martial arts techniques with fast-paced cardio, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For full schedule, prices and registration, visit emcsprograms.ca

Sooke Tennis and Pickleball - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Tennis & Pickleball

6521 Throup Road

Free for public use, the tennis and pickleball courts were recently upgraded by the Sooke Pickleball Group, which offers free weekly lessons in the spring and summer. Popular with all ages, pickleball is easy to learn, affordable and low impact.

Sooke Volleyball - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Volleyball

EMCS Programs offers $5 drop-in Volleyball at 6pm Wednesday evenings at the Edward Milne Community School gym. For full schedule, visit emcsprograms.ca


Sooke Recreation Facilities

SEAPARC Pool and Arena Leisure Centre - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

SEAPARC Pool & Arena

2168 Phillips Road

Sooke Electoral Area Parks And Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is actively involved providing recreational and leisure opportunities within the community, with a combined pool and arena leisure complex.

EMCS Recreational Programs - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

EMCS Programs

6218 Sooke Road

EMCS Programs offers drop-in fitness classes such as volleyball, basketball, kickboxing and badminton at local school gymnasiums:
Edward Milne School Gym
6218 Sooke Road
Journey Middle School Gym
6522 Throup Road

Sooke Government Wharf - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Government Wharf

The wharf is at the foot of Maple Rd, just past the streetlight where Sooke Road turns into West Coast Road. Many people fish and crab from the wharf. Boat moorage can also be obtained.

Sooke Harbour Marina - Fishing in Sooke, BC

Sooke Harbour Marina

6971 West Coast Road
Phone: 250.642.3236

Daily, weekly, monthly and annual moorage reservations are available in this secure 114-slip marina, accommodating vessels up to 50 feet (15m). From the marina, you'll have easy and close access to the Strait of Juan de Fuca for cruising, sailing and fishing for trophy salmon and halibut.
sookeharbourmarina.ca

Sooke Skate Park - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Sooke SK8 Park

An unsupervised youth park for skateboarding, biking and rollerblading, the Sooke Skate Park is located adjacent to Journey Middle School. Open sunrise to sunset.
6520 Throup Road

Sooke Baseball Park - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Sooke Baseball Park

There are two ball diamonds on Throup Road, just across the street from Journey Middle School and the Sooke SK8 Park.

Sooke Tennis and Pickleball Courts - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

Pickleball & Tennis Courts

6521 Throup Road

Free for public use, the pickleball and tennis courts were recently upgraded by the Sooke Pickleball Group, which offers free weekly lessons in the spring and summer. Popular with all ages, pickleball is easy to learn, affordable and low impact.

DeMamiel Creek Golf Course - Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC

DeMamiel Creek Golf Course

6518 Throup Road
250.642.8000

DeMamiel Creek is a 9-hole Executive Par 3 Course, fun for all abilities and skill levels. Situated in a quiet tree lined setting. Affordable rates. Managed by CRD and SEAPARC.


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