Rocky East Sooke shoreline with a windswept shore pine over the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Where the Rainforest Meets the Rugged Coast

Your local guide to East Sooke, BC — trails and beaches, farmstands and art studios, community events, and the people who call this coast home.

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Welcome to the Wilderness

A community nestled in nature's embrace

Discover a coastal sanctuary where deep forest greens meet the salt spray of the Pacific. East Sooke offers a rare blend of untamed wilderness and a vibrant, connected community. From the challenging Coast Trail to our humble local farmstands, every corner tells a story of West Coast living.

park Old Growth Forests

sailing Marine Adventures

agriculture Local Produce

hiking Endless Trails

Sunlight filtering through a cedar forest trail in East Sooke

Dramatic storm light over the Strait of Juan de Fuca from an East Sooke headland

Arbutus branches framing a view across the strait in East Sooke

Quick Facts

Hiking Trails

50km+

Maintained trails ranging from easy forest walks to the world-renowned Coast Trail.

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Beach Access

Aylard Farm

A local favorite featuring sandy beaches, tide pools, and perfect picnic spots.

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Wildlife

Diverse

Home to bald eagles, black bears, sea lions, and the occasional passing orca pod.

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Discover the Farms & Studios Map

Supporting local has never been easier. Use our interactive map to find fresh eggs, seasonal vegetables, and organic honey at roadside farmstands — and the painters, potters, and makers opening their art studios across East Sooke.

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Calm clear water and forested hills of Sooke Basin, East Sooke

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What's Happening

Community Events

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