Explore Local Flavour on the Sooke Passport Tour

Your first stop on the Sooke Passport Tour is the Sooke Country Market. This farmers’ market is a beloved Saturday tradition that celebrates the region’s rich agricultural roots and creative spirit. Set in a grassy field near the heart of town, it offers a lively mix of fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, baked goods, and preserves. Everything for sale has been proudly grown or made in the Sooke region. With live music adding to the welcoming atmosphere, it’s a place where locals and visitors come together to support small producers, share stories, and enjoy the community vibe that makes Sooke so special.

The Sooke Night Market is a vibrant summer tradition that takes place every Thursday evening from June through August on the scenic grounds of the Sooke Region Museum. This lively open-air market features a wide range of locally made, baked, or grown goods. Live music adds to the festive atmosphere, with special events like karaoke nights bringing even more community spirit to the evening. Guests can also explore the museum’s outdoor exhibits, including Moss Cottage and the Triangle Island Lighthouse, or browse the museum gift shop. Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, the shopping, or the sense of community, the Sooke Night Market is a joyful weekly celebration of everything that makes Sooke special.

Sooke Harbour House

Dining at Sooke Harbour House is a truly memorable experience, combining exquisite farm‑to‑table cuisine with breathtaking ocean views. Perched above Whiffin Spit, the dining room overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains, offering a serene backdrop to inspired meals. The menu changes daily, featuring locally sourced seafood like Dungeness crab and sablefish, foraged seaweed, herbs grown on-site, and seasonal produce from around Vancouver Island. The relaxed yet elegant space is filled with local artwork and offers both fine dining in the Copper Room, and a more casual Bistro serving breakfast, lunch, and happy hour fare.

Wild Mountain Dinners

Wild Mountain Dinners offers a truly local dining experience rooted in the values of Slow Food and community sustainability. Since opening in 2015, the restaurant has reinvested over half a million dollars into local farming and fishing communities – double that when including partnerships with regional wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Housed in a cozy old fisherman’s house overlooking Sooke Harbour and the Olympic Mountains, Wild Mountain serves a menu that changes daily and celebrates the region’s seasonal bounty. Everything is made in-house, from sourdough bread, pasta, and charcuterie to salad dressings made with their own vinegar. With the support of a vibrant food community harvesting year-round, Wild Mountain has become a warm, welcoming space where guests can gather to savour thoughtfully prepared meals that tell the story of the land and sea.

Sooke Brewing Company

Sooke Brewing Company is a locally owned craft brewery with a distinctive tree-trunk façade and stone pillars that have become a local landmark. Since opening in 2017, it has earned accolades including “Rookie Brewery of the Year” and “Best Tasting Room” at the BC Beer Awards, plus multiple silver medals for their Vienna Lager, German Pilsner, and Belgian Blond ales. In their cozy taproom (or on their heated patio) you can enjoy flights or pints of their award-winning core beers like the Vienna Lager, Belgian Blond, IPA, Japanese Lager, and seasonal specialties like Motueka Lager or Brut IPA. While food isn’t served in-house, a rotating selection of excellent food trucks offer tasty pairings from midday through evening.

Woodside Farm

Woodside Farm offers visitors the chance to wander its gardens, explore a heritage apple orchard maze, meet friendly farm animals, and pick up fresh produce, eggs, and goods at its year‑round farm stand. With its deep roots in local agriculture and continued community events like hayrides and fresh-food experiences, Woodside remains a beloved gathering spot that reflects Sooke’s rural heritage and stewardship.

Sooke Marine Boardwalk

Sooke’s Marine Boardwalk offers a peaceful, easily accessible wooden pathway through coastal forest and out to a gently sloping pier above Sooke Harbour, where you may spot harbor seals, bald eagles, and locals crabbing off the dock. This scenic 315‑metre elevated boardwalk provides stunning views of the Sooke Basin and Olympic Mountains.

Artisans Garden

The Artisans Garden is a delightful oasis where a cozy café, curated gift boutique, and lush garden centre come together. This is the perfect spot for for sipping locally roasted coffee, browsing handcrafted goods, or gathering inspiration for your garden. It’s also a vibrant community hub, hosting workshops like wreath making with locally foraged materials.

The Bike Shack

The Bike Shack offers high-quality bike rentals for those looking to explore local trails, with convenient daily rates and friendly service tailored to visitors.

Electric Alpine Biking

Electric mountain biking tourists can enjoy effortless exploration through Sooke’s stunning coastal and forest landscapes thanks to Electric Alpine Biking’s e‑bike rentals. Terrain like the Galloping Goose Trail are made accessible and fun for all skill levels with their services which includes high-quality pedal-assist bikes, shuttle service, helmets, custom trail maps, and guidance.

Prestige Oceanfront Resort

The Prestige Oceanfront Resort is a full-service, waterfront retreat perched above the Strait of Juan de Fuca, offering sweeping views of Sooke Harbour, Sooke Basin, and the Olympic Mountains. The resort features luxurious amenities such as an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness centre, and the serene Coastal Tides Day Spa for massages, facials, and body treatments with ocean views. You can also borrow kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and e‑bikes at no extra cost.

Sooke Harbour House

Sooke Harbour House is a luxurious oceanfront inn offering uniquely designed rooms with private balconies, cozy fireplaces, and sweeping views of Whiffin Spit and the Olympic Mountains. With its farm-to-table dining, curated getaway packages, and peaceful coastal setting, it’s an ideal retreat for travellers seeking comfort, flavour, and West Coast charm.

Get out there and enjoy the Sooke Passport Tour! Download the BC Farmers’ Market Trail App, and earn points and rewards when you check in at farmers’ markets across the province!