East Sooke Regional Park
East Sooke Regional Park
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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hippoiris
Vancouver, Canada122 contributions
Aug 2020
I took my elderly parents here and it was a delight. We parked at the Aylard Farm parking lot and only needed to walk about 5 minutes to Becher Bay. It’s so quiet there, perfect for a nap! I wish I brought a book! There are four washrooms with hand sanitizers there and a little cafe near the road as we exit the parking lot.
Written August 12, 2020
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Raroboy
Canada533 contributions
May 2020
Our walk started out with the Creyke Point trail: which went over to the Viewpoint: even on the way we see some cute bays and super cool rocky shoreline – the viewpoint is amazing – the trees – the view over to the mountains of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington (and yes our phones are roaming!!) – the rocks, the ocean, and the flowers it is amazing. We then continue on until we reach the sandy Beach of Becher Bay: a beautiful beach – so we enjoy it for a bit and then continue on the Coast trail: with a lot of glimpses on the ocean – the shoreline – super cool Arbutus trees and there missing barks and the twisted shore pines – we absolutely love it. We went until the Allridge Point – Gine checked if she could find the Petroglyphs with no luck, but the view was amazing and the we decided to head back to the parking lot.
Written June 14, 2020
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Wookie
Victoria, Canada107 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
It was a gorgeous Saturday and I headed out for
I hiked for about an hour and 15 minutes and was just about at the trail to Park heights. The first part of the trail to the ocean is about 15 minutes. Once you are at the ocean the trail follows the coast. It’s challenging and a good work out. So beautiful all the way. Wear good footwear. Highly recommend this spot. I left the trailhead at 830 on a Saturday. There was hardly anyone else in the parking lot. On my way back I ran into quite a few people so leave early.
I hiked for about an hour and 15 minutes and was just about at the trail to Park heights. The first part of the trail to the ocean is about 15 minutes. Once you are at the ocean the trail follows the coast. It’s challenging and a good work out. So beautiful all the way. Wear good footwear. Highly recommend this spot. I left the trailhead at 830 on a Saturday. There was hardly anyone else in the parking lot. On my way back I ran into quite a few people so leave early.
Written December 5, 2020
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Alan W
Toronto, Canada118 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
We parked at Pikes Road, the western edge. After a km on a path you reach a pretty beach at Iron Miners Bay. Then the work begins, this section of the trail has magnificent scenery, but is hard work, lots of climbs, clambering over rocks as well as paths. All well marked, doable but hiking shoes are a must and be comfortable with the ups and downs. We did a 3 hour loop and the return leg didn’t feel at all repetitive. Very quiet on the trail. Next I’d plan to do a whole day to hike the whole trail and be picked up as east end
Written October 2, 2020
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Victoria, Canada43 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
What a beautiful spot for our Family Photo Shoot. There were 18 of us, including 8 children ranging from 9 to 1 year old. The kids had a blast playing in the sand and on the rope swing. There is a covered gazebo just before you head down to the beach where we had a picnic. Beautiful scenery
Written August 15, 2023
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Maurizio3030
Cairo, Egypt1,578 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
What a beautiful spot. The ocean views are amazing. We saw a sea lion amongst the bull kelp and many fish boats trolling for salmon. The beaches are of fine sands and tidal pools amongst the rocks. To pictographs adorn the rocks. All in all a great hiking spot on a sunny or rainy day.
Written August 1, 2020
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Mississauga, Canada1,825 contributions
Apr 2021
We took the Parkheights loop to the coast and there were many rugged sections to scramble up and down. Serene nature and beauty the entire route, which took us 2 1/2 hours. The coastal vistas were phenomenal. Encountered about a dozen people during our hike, on a nice sunday.
Written April 5, 2021
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William S
Liverpool, UK612 contributions
Jul 2021
The entrance to the park is about 25 minutes from Sooke and is a pleasant drive. The car park is large and free. There are several walks and we chose to head straight for the coast and an amazing golden beach which was fairly empty. The sand and views across the bay were stunning - what you would imagine seeing in the Caribbean. We then walked along the coast walk path was fairly easy in good shoes - with small children it may be better to use the flatter field paths higher up. We had a wonderful time and will certainly return.
Written July 19, 2021
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Pierre R
Bromont, Canada96 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
Many people underestimate East Sooke Regional Park - it's one of the largest parks in the Victoria area and some trails are challenging. We live near the park and would like to inform visitors about what to expect in the park and so that they enjoy their stay. There's the Coastal Trail that most people use (about 10km) and it can be challenging in some of its parts, with rock faces and steep hills. Be prepared as it can be slippery either during the wet season on wet rocks or during the dry season on loose pebbles - hiking poles may be very helpful. Also, be aware that many trails aren't regularly cleaned and if you come the day after a rainfall, you may get wet as there are some trails, in particular at higher elevation, where there's fern that has grown over the trails and your pants and shoes will get wet. As well, check for ticks as they're present in many sectors.
The Capital Regional District has improved signage in the park during the last 6 months and this is very helpful - you'll find signs with maps and directions at most intersections in the park. However, it's nonetheless a large park and one can easily get lost - so a GPS can be very useful and/or a park map that you can print from the internet. People have gotten lost in the last few years and have been very difficult to find and some were never found. You may want to bring some food and certainly water for your visit as well as a cell phone but while reception is iffy it should work for an emergency call (911) and it may help locate you in case you get lost. Be aware though that if you're on a Canadian cell phone plan and you're using your phone normally, check where the tower is as you may get a US cell tower and it may cost you more than you expected since the park is in an area where there isn't much of a Canadian cell phone coverage while there are many cell towers from WA, across the strait Juan de Fuca.
It's one of the nicest parks you can find in this area and is well worth a visit. However, it is advisable to be prepared so that you enjoy your visit! You may see whales and seals in the strait and the park has cougars, bears and deer - so it's a good idea to ensure that small children and dogs are kept close to you to avoid any unwanted encounter - there are a number of dogs that have been killed by cougars and keeping them on a leash is likely to avoid any problem.
This is a wild area and that's one of the reasons why you should enjoy a great visit but keep in mind that wild animals are shy and even if you don't see any, it doesn't mean that they don't see you! Enjoy your visit!
The Capital Regional District has improved signage in the park during the last 6 months and this is very helpful - you'll find signs with maps and directions at most intersections in the park. However, it's nonetheless a large park and one can easily get lost - so a GPS can be very useful and/or a park map that you can print from the internet. People have gotten lost in the last few years and have been very difficult to find and some were never found. You may want to bring some food and certainly water for your visit as well as a cell phone but while reception is iffy it should work for an emergency call (911) and it may help locate you in case you get lost. Be aware though that if you're on a Canadian cell phone plan and you're using your phone normally, check where the tower is as you may get a US cell tower and it may cost you more than you expected since the park is in an area where there isn't much of a Canadian cell phone coverage while there are many cell towers from WA, across the strait Juan de Fuca.
It's one of the nicest parks you can find in this area and is well worth a visit. However, it is advisable to be prepared so that you enjoy your visit! You may see whales and seals in the strait and the park has cougars, bears and deer - so it's a good idea to ensure that small children and dogs are kept close to you to avoid any unwanted encounter - there are a number of dogs that have been killed by cougars and keeping them on a leash is likely to avoid any problem.
This is a wild area and that's one of the reasons why you should enjoy a great visit but keep in mind that wild animals are shy and even if you don't see any, it doesn't mean that they don't see you! Enjoy your visit!
Written June 4, 2016
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Tom A
Edmonton, Canada83 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
A beautiful place with some great hikes.
can be nice easy walks or a really tough hike(coast trail)
the coast trail is tough, but the views are amazing, and the nice part is you can go in and out of the Coast trail with several access points
can be nice easy walks or a really tough hike(coast trail)
the coast trail is tough, but the views are amazing, and the nice part is you can go in and out of the Coast trail with several access points
Written June 2, 2018
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Looking for recommendations on any rainforest trails in Sooke or is it worth driving upto Pacific Rim considering i only have a day in the area
Written June 2, 2018
I would head directly to Allard farm at east sooke park and do the circle route that takes you through the rain forest out to the coastal shores and around by the petroglyphs and down by the Sandy beach! What an amazing day trip. Plan for wildlife and take emergency kit and rain gear. Good walking stick comes in handy. Enjoy! I grew up with this 3400 acres as my backyard!
Written June 3, 2018
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