March 11 Awareness Film Night

Sooke Region Food CHI and Edward Milne Community School present “Island On the Edge”, produced and directed by Slow Food Vancouver Island’s Nick Versteeg, who will be in attendance at the screening. This film looks at the history of food production on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and what would happen if our food [...]

Feb.27 – Friday Night Cocktail Lounge

Come join Sooke Harbour House with their Friday night Cocktail Lounge and listen to the wonderful duo of Akira & Andrei and their Electric GuitarĀ  and Bass combo. Plus, the second act of the very talentedĀ  Karly Summers and her original songs all played on an acoustic guitar. Enjoy cocktails, desserts and appies from the [...]

Feb. 20, 2009 – Fishing in Sooke has become Spotty for Winter Springs.

There have been some great catches, including a 29lb Spring Salmon off Possession Point this last week, but many boats have been reporting no strikes at all.

Feb.28, 2009 – Wine Tastings at Sooke Harbour House

BC Wine and International Wine Tastings. On the last Saturday of each month, Sooke Harbour House will be showcasing some of our favourites with wine tastings from BC and around the world. Sooke Harbour House is the only restaurant in BC, one of 5 in Canada and one of 95 in the world to have [...]

A Visit to Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery near Sooke, BC

Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery offers a sweet surprise just a short drive west of Sooke along Highway 14. The sprawling property is beautiful unto itself; and the charming “tasting” room houses a variety of unique, aromatic award-winning meads (honey wine) and honey. Our visit to the meadery on Saturday, February 6 provided the [...]

Feb. 7, 2009 – Fishing in Sooke has become Spotty for Winter Springs.

Fishing in Sooke has become Spotty for Winter Springs, over the last few days. Customers at Eagle Eye Outfitters have reported landing Spring Salmon up to 16lbs, during the last week, but most have been anywhere from 5 to 8lbs. Most boats are finding fish infront of the Bluffs, harbour mouth or off Secretary Island. [...]

Feb. 12, 2009 – Staying Sane in an Insane World – Release Anxiety and Stress Naturally

Jo Phillips, RN & Registered Nutritional Consultant and Christine Hopkins, Essential Oil Therapist will join forces again to share strategies to help counteract two significant challenges to Health & Wellness.

Feb 7, 2009 – Go for a hike around Sooke.

The Juan de Fuca Community Trails Society is going on another easy monthly hike on the King Creek Trails. If you’d like to attend, please meet at 9:30am at Kemp Lake Road near Chubb Rd. For further information, please contact Rosemary Jorna at 250-642-2767 or email her at sid2767@shaw.ca Check out their new website address [...]