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Hiking, Cycling & Surfing

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)

Check out these videos & photos of hiking along our historic flowline:

CyclingThe 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. For the off road adventure cyclist Sooke cyclists have developed the Broom Hill Park and Trails, providing fun & recreation for a variety of adventure riding skills.

View video of some local adventure riding-

You can buy and repair quality bikes and accessories at: http://www.sookemountaincycle.com/
Email or phone: Sooke Cycle ‚ 250-642-3123 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Bike Rentals at West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals - 250-208-0802 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

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

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