Hiking

The Sooke to Port Renfrew region is known both locally and by past visitors as a meca for hikers and walkers alike. We boast many many trails offering the passive walker to the most energetic hiker a choice of trails to experience, in some of the most scenic and beautiful country anywhere. Listed here are 4 of our most famous areas, but to be sure there are many other less traveled to choose from: (see info on hiking tours below)

• www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/
• www.eastsookepark.com/
• www.juandefucamarinetrail.com/
• www.vancouverislandoutdoors.com/westcoasttrail/

Check out this video & photo  of hiking along our historic flowline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQS9Q0vIK34

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wjis21/4135774009

Along the Galloping Goose Trail

Cycling

The Galloping Goose Trail is widely used by both locals and visitors for cycling around the Sooke area. Many B&B’s are close at hand to the Trail and many hikers and cyclists enjoy the convenience of walking out the door onto the Goose. You can buy and repair quality bikes and accessories at:

Sooke Cycle – 250-642-3123 lorien@sookebikes.com

Bike Rentals at West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals – 250-208-0802 or info@westcoastoutdoor.ca

www.gallopinggoosetrail.com

Surfing

The best surfing can be found in the Jordan River and Sombrio Beach areas, although the locals have a couple of secret spots as well. The Juan de Fuca Strait is open to powerful breakers from the Pacific Ocean.

Video Clip of Surfing at Sombrio Beach – courtesy of Discover Sooke

Catching a wave at Jordan River

Windsurfing

Check out Gordon’s Beach, 11km (15 minutes) west of Sooke, just before Tugwell Creek, where the wind is often high. Or try Jordan River – 30 minutes west of Sooke