Discover Sooke

Did you know that ocean salmon are actually born in fresh water streams? Once hatched, young salmon journey to the ocean to live in salt water. Salmon migrate for thousands of miles before eventually returning to the place of their birth to complete the circle of life.

For about eight weeks each fall the magnificent salmon run draws spectators from across Vancouver Island. The Sooke to Port Renfrew region offers outstanding salmon spawning streams and numerous spots that offer great viewpoints for watching the salmon struggle against impossibly strong currents and shallow, rocky creek beds. Somehow the salmon, of many varieties, know exactly where to go, ultimately sacrificing their life to spawn. Some make it to their final destination, while others perish along the way.

If you’re looking for an easily accessible spot to watch the salmon run, we recommend Charters Creek on Sooke River Rd., just south of the Sooke Potholes in Sooke, British Columbia.

It’s truly an amazing site; something everyone should experience first-hand at least once in their life. But for those too far to visit the Sooke region, in true Discover Sooke style, we’ve filmed a video that captures some of the edge-of-your-seat excitement in this majestic salmon run.

For more information about the annual salmon run in Sooke or to find out how to support local Salmon Enhancement projects, visit the Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society website.

Don’t forget to check out the official Discover Sooke Online website to learn more about Sooke businesses and our community

Filed under: Latest News on October 25th, 2009