Plan your trip
Everything you need to know for your perfect visit to South East Vancouver Island!
Find up-to-date weather forecasts and tide schedules, as well as current advisories and restrictions.
The Sooke to Port Renfrew region, on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is easily accessed by ferry, plane, car or bicycle.
By bus from downtown Victoria – take route 50 and transfer at the Langford exchange or direct route 61 to Sooke.
In a car, RV, or motorcycle – Take highway 1 northbound. Then take exit 14 to Highway 14 also known as Veterans Memorial Parkway. Next turn right on Highway 14, Sooke Rd.
If you want to walk or take a bicycle – hop on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. This picturesque multi-use trail, formerly a railway line moves through urban, rural, and wilderness scenery on its fifty-five kilometre journey through Victoria and Sooke.
Charging Up
Convenient charging stations for electric cars as you explore the beautiful Sooke region. Whether you're stopping for a scenic hike or enjoying local attractions, you'll find accessible charging options to keep your journey on the road.
Charging Map: https://pluginbc.ca/charging/finding-stations/
Coming From Vancouver
Coming From Washington State
Rental Options
Budget Rent A Car of Victoria
Take your time to really explore the island and the surrounding locales of the Sooke to Port Renfrew region as well as other areas of interest in and around Victoria. Budget Rent A Car of Victoria can provide you with maps, GPS and all of the other amenities you would expect from a world class car rental company.
Driving Directions
If you’re lost, most people should be able to point you in the direction of Sooke Region Museum & Visitor Centre. Of course, you can always call us toll free 1-866-888-4748. If you need a car, please use our recommended partner, Budget Rent A Car of Victoria.
Visitor Information
Call toll free 1.866.888.4748
Tel 1.250.642.6351
Fax 1.250.642.7089
Sooke Regional Tourism Association
Mail: PO Box 774, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7
Weather & Tides
Beautiful any time of year, it's hard to choose a favourite! From abundant flowers in the Spring as the Mother Earth rises from slumber, to the non-stop fun of Summer activities and events, easing into the gorgeous colours and abundant salmon runs of Fall, topped off by the beauty of storm watching all Winter, Sooke is a paradise all year long!
The Sooke Region, like many communities across the province and country, may implement Fire and Water Restrictions at different times during the year. Please check the links below to stay informed!
Current Forecast
Average Temperature by Month
Sooke Tides
Fishing
Salt Water Fishing
The best salt water fishing can be found just outside Sooke Harbour and around the Port Renfrew area in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Salmon are plentiful all year round, particularly in the Sooke area for winter fishing. Also available is excellent bottom fishing - large halibut, ling cod and rock fish. Dungeness crab are also plentiful in Sooke Harbour and crab traps can be purchased or rented. While you're on the water, keep your eyes wide open for eagles, seals, dolphins, Orcas and waterfowl. Charter fishers are available at great rates. They provide tackle, bait and (for additional charges) freezing, smoking and shipment of your catch.
Fresh Water Fishing
Sooke Flyfishers Club Fresh water fishing in Sooke and the surrounding area is excellent. With a professional guide or without one, you can enjoy fly and drift fishing for salmon, cutthroat trout, steelhead, rainbow and brown trout on the Cowichan and Sooke Rivers. If you prefer lake fishing, try nearby lakes where there's cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout as well as yellow perch and bass. If you have a four-wheel-drive, try driving the logging roads to fish trout and steelhead in the Sooke Hills near Port Renfrew. Or, if you like backcountry and float plane adventures to glacial lakes, there are professional guides who can help you out. Fresh water licenses and organized guided excursions are easily found in Sooke.
Tide Tables
Port Renfrew Tides
Sooke Tides
Sooke Basin Tides
Becher Bay Tides
Pedder Bay Tides
Fishing License
BC TIDAL WATERS SPORT FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION
All licences are now delivered electronically through the National Recreational Licensing System (NRLS).
For your convenience, purchase your licence online and print a copy before your trip.
You are required to carry a printed and signed version of your licence once you have purchased it electronically – Remember to bring a printed and signed copy with you on every fishing trip!