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  Sooke, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sooke is an incorporated community situated on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, Canada.
About a 45 minute drive from the city of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia), Sooke is near the entrance to Sooke Basin, a large ocean inlet that is often mistaken for a lake by first-time visitors.
Employed Sooke residents are either primarily associated with the school district (largest employer in Sooke) or agricultural and resource industries such as fishing and logging (not many now), or commute to work in Victoria.
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 Encyclopedia: Sooke, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Crofton, British Columbia, Canada, is a small town that is part of the District of North Cowichan on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
North Cowichan is a District municipality on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
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 Sooke Sooke, British Columbia (Cities)
For hundreds of years this was a thriving settlement of the Coast Salish Indians who were dependent on plentiful supplies of berries, birds, clams and fish.
In 1849, European settlers arrived and in 1864 the Leech River gold rush caused a population boom in Sooke.
Sooke is west of Victoria on the highway to Port Renfrew.
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 Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
Sooke's unspoiled beaches, meandering rainforest trails and breathtaking vistas of Washington State's Olympic Mountains attract visitors from around the world, eager to catch a glimpse of Vancouver Island's rugged west coast.
Sooke is the gateway to the scenic West Coast Road (Highway 14), which winds 74 km along the coast to Port Renfrew and the starting point for the world-famous West Coast Trail.
The Sooke Basin is the staging ground for much of the salmon fishing activity on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=44   (1019 words)

  
 Sooke British Columbia Canada recreation family vacation travel tourism attractions
Sooke is named for the "T'Sou-ke" Indian Band, the early inhabitants of the area.
Sooke is located on the south western tip of Vancouver Island a scenic half hour drive from BC's capital city Victoria.
Sooke Potholes are a swimmers paradise and are one of the more popular swimming spots in the capital region.
www.recreationsooke.com   (374 words)

  
 Community of Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
Sooke is 45 minutes west of Victoria and is home to many talented videographers, musical composers, animators, and has support for film, video, animation and performing arts.
Sooke Longboats - Edward Milne Community School built the long boats in 1990.
The Flats by the Sooke River is where All Sooke Day was held.
www.film.bc.ca /sooke/tour.htm   (175 words)

  
 East Sooke British Columbia BC
It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the largest waterfront park in the Capital Regional District of "Super-Natural" British Columbia.
When Kathy Plantiten moved to her log cabin tucked in the East Sooke forest with her young family 25 years ago it was a dream come true for her, although the realities of rural life were quick to reveal themselves.
The group pushed for the East Sooke community hall to be built, they raised funds for the playground, pressed for Gillespie Road to be constructed to safer standards and pressed for more school buses.
eastsooke.com   (817 words)

  
 Sooke, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Sooke B&B from Pamela Lanier
Many Sooke bed and breakfast innkeepers are chefs who elevate food preparation to an art form.
Sooke, BC Romantic little Inn right on the water, located 45 minutes southwest of Victoria on Vancouver Island, BC.
Sooke, BC Tir Na Nog offers wonderful ocean views, gourmet food, live Celtic music nightly with harp and classical guitar, fresh cut flowers, the perfect location for romantic getaways, and garden weddings.
www.lanierbb.com /British_Columbia/Sooke?amen=gourmet   (193 words)

  
 Sooke, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sooke is a municipality located in the southern point of Vancouver island, in British Columbia.
Sooke has a large and protected harbour and basin connected to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, which separated Vancouver island from the state of Washington (USA).
The population is 8735 (2001 census) with around 3550 people in outlying areas (East Sooke, Shirley, and Jordan River) that have debated joining with the District of Sooke.
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 Sooke British Columbia map directions
Sooke Ocean View is located in the seaside town of Sooke, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
As one of the oldest settlements on Vancouver Island's West Coast, Sooke appears to have been specifically located with recreational fishing in mind.
west of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, this quiet, uncrowded community includes Sooke and East Sooke, all bordering Sooke Basin and Sooke Harbour.
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 Sooke Ocean View bed and breakfast accommodations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
sooke bed and breakfast accommodations on the west coast of vancouver island
Sooke Ocean View BandB is also within easy walking distance to the popular hiking and cycling trail, the Galloping Goose, and conveniently located only 30 minutes from Victoria, BC, central to Sooke area attractions - hiking trails, beaches, parks, world class dining, and entertainment.
Sooke Ocean View Bed and Breakfast is perfect for a seaside honeymoon or romantic getaway (ask about our specials).
www.sookeoceanview.ca   (504 words)

  
 Vancouver Island Bed & Breakfast Sooke BC British Columbia Canada
Tides of Seagirt Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast, a quiet, comfortable oceanfront Sooke BC Bed and Breakfast, is an ideal locale for honeymoons, romantic getaways and outdoor adventure.
Swimming in the popular Sooke River Potholes, fresh and saltwater fishing charters, golfing, sea kayaking, hiking, biking, bird and wildlife watching and local westcoast arts and crafts are just a few of the Victoria area attractions awaiting you at our oceanfront Vancouver Island Bed and Breakfast lodging.
Our southern British Columbia bed and breakfast is centrally located for exploring the rugged beauty of the British Columbia West Coast or Vancouver Island's historic city of Victoria, BC, Canada, only 40 minutes away.
www.sookebnb.bc.ca   (414 words)

  
 Sooke Harbour House - BC - Sooke ~ Victoria British Columbia Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
This award winning Inn is known not just for its accommodations and view, but also the hospitality of the Innkeepers and their staff, and especially for their food.
Sooke Harbour House offers guest rooms with wood burning fireplaces, in room massage, gardens, outdoor tubs, children & pets welcome, meeting rooms, weddings, room service, large tent for group events.
This country Sooke Harbour House in Sooke ~ Victoria, state BC, At the end of Whiffen Spit Road, on Sooke Bay Beach, is one of the most romantic and eclectic inns in North America - Sooke Harbour House.
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 Sooke Travel Guide British Columbia BC
Sooke, BC was a thriving settlement of the Coast Salish Indians for hundreds of years, who were dependent on plentiful supplies of berries, birds, clams and fish.
Sooke Harbour contains a wealth of coves and bays that happily lend themselves to exploration by kayak or sail.
Sooke is considered by many the bed and breakfast capital of British Columbia, with approximately 70 such establishments in the region.
www.sookeharbour.com   (1308 words)

  
 Sooke, British Columbia Bed and Breakfast - Sooke B&B from Pamela Lanier
Sooke, BC All of our rooms have beautiful views of Sooke's natural scenery, and guests have access to the oceanfront hot tub and the observation deck leading to the waterfront.
Sooke, BC 5 wooded acres with beach, whales, seals; hot tubs in romantic rooms with canopied beds.
Sooke, BC (Victoria, BC) Tir Na Nog offers wonderful ocean views, gourmet food, live Celtic music nightly with harp and classical guitar, fresh cut flowers, the perfect location for romantic getaways, and garden weddings.
www.lanierbb.com /sooke-british-columbia-bed-breakfast.html   (286 words)

  
 Sooke   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sooke Marine Centre is a full service marine repair facility specializing in engine & drive rebuilding on all stern drive and outboard makes and models.
Sooke Accommodation, Sooke BC Family Vacation Rental Cottage, Guest House Sooke, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada (250) 642-4865 info@cherrylanehideaway.com Looking for a secluded, romantic...
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 Sooke Coastal Explorations - Whale Watching & Marine Adventure Tours
From the invigorating ocean air to the ever changing seascapes, our marine adventure tour is sure to become a memorable part of your visit to the beautiful Sooke area.
Sooke Harbour tours can be arranged as well.
I had originally booked a trip in Victoria and Linda at "Salty Towers" recommended that I change to Sooke Coastal Explorations and thanks for fitting us all in at the last moment.
www.sookewhalewatching.com   (338 words)

  
 Sooke British Columbia Travel Article - sookeHarbour.com
We settle in at The Ocean Wilderness Inn & Spa in Sooke, overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca 45 kms west of Victoria.
The bustling Harbourside hamlet of Sooke takes its name from the T'sou-ke native people who were the first inhabitants of the area.
"T'sou-ke was the name given to a species of stickleback fish that was once quite numerous in the Sooke Basin." The community of Sooke Harbour now resides as a logging and fishing village, renowned for its salmon fishing and gateway to unspoiled stretches of beach and meandering rainforest trails.
www.sookeharbour.com /articles   (1187 words)

  
 Sunset: 3-day weekend: strolling the Sooke coast - Sooke, British Columbia
The village of Sooke (rhymes with spook) is at the eastern end of this coast.
The last 29 miles of the shoreline belong to the new Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, which strings together a necklace of remote coves and is anchored at its western edge by Botanical Beach, the crown jewel of the Sooke coast.
Its sandstone bluffs and ledges form a natural laboratory for studying marine life, and as myriad pools are exposed at low tide, sea gardens populated by purple sea urchins, giant green anemones, button-shaped limpets, leathery chitons, and ocher sea stars appear in each one.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_n3_v199/ai_19980075   (1302 words)

  
 Sooke British Columbia entertainment.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sooke British Columbia Cinemas provides showtimes tickets, entertainment, admission and showtimes, snack prices, and location information.
Sooke British Columbia Cinemas - builds and operates cinema complexes in small and medium-sized Canadian communities that are under-served by the popular entertainment industry.
Sooke British Columbia Drive-In theatres includes information on movies currently being shown, ticket prices, location details, and more.
www.fulllengthmoviesonline.com /messages/1145.html   (573 words)

  
 Sooke Bed & Breakfast Accommodations Vancouver Island, Victoria, BC
With magnificent views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, glimpses of sea life and the sound of pounding surf, this spacious 4000 square foot home is the perfect spot for a family holiday on the ocean.
Cove View Cottage is located in Sooke, British Columbia, on the scenic southern tip of Vancouver Island.
The Sooke basin is a perfect place to paddle or you can relax in the hot tub and watch the seals and ocean birds at play.
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 Community of Sooke District, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Sooke is located on the south western tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The Sooke region encompasses East Sooke and the District of Sooke, two communities which are joined across the Sooke Harbour and Basin.
Sooke supports quite a wealth of interests, such as music, drama, arts and crafts, photography, gardening, and team sports, through community organizations.
www.sooke.org   (269 words)

  
 Sooke, British Columbia Photographers - Wedding, Portrait, Commercial, Event and Other Photography Services
This Sooke, British Columbia photographer featured listing has received 287 unique visitors in the past three months.
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This photographer services: Sooke, British Columbia from a local, regional or national office.
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 Welcome to the District of Sooke
As a result of the number of property owners requesting that their properties be included in the District of Sooke, Council is considering two extensions of the municipal boundary.
The District of Sooke is now issuing monthly newsletters to keep the public informed on current municipality matters.
The District of Sooke as co-sponsors with the Sooke Lioness Club and the Sooke Lions Club are bringing a Spirit Bear to Sooke.
www.district.sooke.bc.ca   (263 words)

  
 East Sooke Park Vancouver Island British Columbia
Anderson Cove, on the Sooke Basin, is the starting point for hikers heading to Babbington Hill, and Mount Maguire.
East Sooke is the largest CRD Park, encompassing 1422 hectares (3512 acres) of natural and protected coastal landscape.
Stay to the left for about a 20 min walk on the trail until you see an unmarked path on the right that leads forward and up to rock bluff lookout.
www.eastsookepark.com   (305 words)

  
 Sooke Salmon Charters Ltd., Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Sooke Salmon Charters is a long established and successful charter fishing company located on Southern Vancouver Island.
Sooke Salmon Charters is a mobile operation, following the fish so that the best results are always possible.
Complete information about Sooke Salmon Charters can be found by clicking on any of the topics of interest from the menu, located on this page on the upper left corner.
www.fishingbc1.com   (678 words)

  
 Sooke Vacation Rental: Dutch Retreat Self-catering Cottage, Sooke, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
This secluded romantic vacation rental cottage on the banks of the Sooke River and Charters Creek is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring this wonderful Pacific Northwest playground we call home.
The beautiful city of Victoria with its charming British ambiance, parks and ocean and mountain vistas is just 20 miles away and Butchart Gardens in less than an hour's drive from Sooke.
Our secluded garden on the banks of the Sooke River and Charters Creek is a great place to unwind before curling up in front of a log fire.
www.dutchretreat.com   (333 words)

  
 SOOKE BED AND BREAKFASTS - SOOKE BED AND BREAKFAST B.C.– Tir Na NOg Irish Musical B&B – Victoria, British ...
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 Sooke B&B Accommodations — Sooke Cottage — Vancouver Island, BC, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Birdwatching is a fantastic recreational activity that many locals and visitors of the Sooke River Estuary enjoy.
Sooke B&B accommodations located on the eastern shores of Sooke Harbour.
The Harbourside town of Sooke, where most of the 12,000 inhabitants live, is the gateway to miles of unspoiled beaches, extensive marine and rainforest trails, and lots of exciting ocean related activities...
www.sookeriver.com /home.html   (209 words)

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