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1. Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
Logging roads west of Port Renfrew lead to this vast, rugged wilderness park, home to some of the world's largest spruce trees, some more than 800 years old, and ancient cedars over 1,000 years old. Be prepared with supplies, because this is an extremely remote region with no services whatsoever. Watch for logging trucks en route and bears once you're inside the park.
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2. East Sooke Regional Park
Hiking trails, tide pools, beaches, and views of the Olympic Mountains draw visitors to this more than 3,500-acre wilderness recreation park 2½ km (1½ miles) east of Sooke on the south side of Sooke Harbour. The park's 10-km (6-mile) coast trail is rated one of the top day hikes in Canada, and the entire area is a birders' paradise, especially during the annual hawk migration from mid-September to late October.
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3. French Beach Provincial Park
This provincial park, on the scenic Strait of Juan de Fuca 21 km (13 miles) west of Sooke, comprises a sand-and-pebble beach, a campground, and seaside trails. The shoreline is an excellent spot for whale-watching, as migrating grays and resident killer whales often feed in the area. Amenities: toilets; showers; water sports. Best for: swimming; walking; windsurfing.
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4. Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
Extending from Jordan River to near Port Renfrew, Juan de Fuca Provincial Park takes in several beaches, including China Beach, with soft, sandy beaches dotted with driftwood; Sombrio Beach, a popular surfing spot; and Botanical Beach, with its amazing tidal pools. The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail is a tough 48-km (30-mile) wilderness hiking trail running along the shore from China Beach, west of Jordan River, to Botanical Beach, near Port Renfrew. Several trailheads along the way—at China Beach, Sombrio Beach, Parkinson Creek, and Botanical Beach—allow day hikers to walk small stretches of it.
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5. Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Locals and visitors come to cool off at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, home to a series of natural swimming holes carved out of the bedrock of the Sooke River. The area is a popular destination for swimming and picnicking.
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6. Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery
Ever tried mead? Here's your chance. At this little farm about 10 minutes west of Sooke, beekeeper Bob Liptrot produces traditional honey wine, also known as mead, from a pre-Tudor family recipe. The Solstice Metheglin and Vintage Sac are both award winners. There is also a selection of honey available from the farm's own hives.
8750 West Coast Rd., Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 1H2, Canada250-642–1956Sight Details
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7. West Coast Trail
Running along the coast from Bamfield to Port Renfrew, this is an extremely rugged 75-km (47-mile) trail for experienced hikers only. It takes an average of six days to complete and is open from May 1 to September 30. A quota system helps the park manage the number of hikers, and reservations, through Parks Canada, are mandatory. Hiking requires payment of a reservation fee, ferry fares, and an overnight-use fee.
Port Renfrew, British Columbia, Canada877-737–3783-trail reservations toll-free in Canada and U.S.Sight Details
Rate Includes: C$136 overnight-use fee; C$24 ferry fee; C$25.75 reservation fee, Reservations mandatory -
8. Whiffen Spit
West of Sooke, you'll reach this mile-long natural breakwater that is great for bird-watching and makes for a leisurely scenic walk past sea grass beds and rocks where harbor seals sprawl in the sun.
Whiffen Spit Rd., Sooke, British Columbia, V9Z 0T4, Canada
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