Sooke Parks & Gardens
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Parks & Gardens in Sooke, British Columbia.
Kilometre after kilometre of splendid hiking trails exist at this regional park, including treks in the woods or along the rocky coastline. There are three entry points to the park, depending on which trail or which views are desired. The park is 3500 acres in size and borders the Juan de Fuca Straight on one side.
Located 16km from downtown Victoria, Goldstream Provincial Park is filled with scenic wonders and energetic wildlife. See waterfalls and abandoned gold mine shafts while hiking the park. A multitude of picnic spots exist, making Goldstream an excellent day excursion. There are also 163 campsites for overnight guests.
This park, situated on the southern west shore of Vancouver Island, offers challenging trails, a lovely sand and pebble beach and great picnicking amenities. Year round camping is available.
This 56 hectare park is the beloved home of various birds, including the belted kingfish and the great blue heron. An entrancing waterfall, woodland, a lagoon and a sandy beach are also on the park site. Open year round.
All year hiking, watching the salmon spawning in the fall and picnicking in warm weather are enjoyable activities at this provincial park. On a hot summer day, it is refreshing to swim in the potholes, formed by thousands of years of erosion by the Sooke River. Basic day use amenities exist in the park.
Ed Macgregor Park
Named after the first mayor of Sooke, this waterfront park contains a lovely trail that leads to a children's playground and a splendid tile mosaic crafted by local children. The park plays host to several events throughout the year.
Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional Park
At 4124 ha, this is the largest park in the Victoria region. It was established in 1997 and access to the public is currently prohibited.
Whiffen Spit Seaside Park
This 1200 metre long spit of land, caused by nature but reinforced by man, protects Sooke’s harbour. Walk the grass and gravel area to appreciate the ocean without stepping off land. The strong winds create dramatic waves that crash on the shore. Open every day from dawn to dusk.
Roche Cove Regional Park
A 159 ha park that has a number of walking and hiking trails, including the Galloping Goose Trail, which passes through the park and can be used by hikers, cyclists, joggers and horseback riders. The park provides views of Sooke Basin and the Olympic Mountains in Washington, and has numerous beaches for visitors to enjoy.
Matheson Lake Regional Park
While camping is not permitted, there are plenty of possible daytime activities for visitors to this park. Fishing, swimming and paddling are permitted at Matheson Lake and the 3km (1.9mi) Matheson Trail is good for walking. In addition, the Galloping Goose Trail runs through the park and can be used by hikers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders.
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