Join Surfrider Foundation and volunteer for a cleanup of French Beach past Sooke, rain or shine. All debris is sorted, recycled and disposed of properly by partner Atlas Junk Removal. There are limited resources, so please bring your own gloves, buckets and bags if you can.
This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors, seed exchange, wild harvesters, food artisans, educational displays and kids activities.
$5 suggested donation
Gather with community to cook and enjoy a meal from another culture. This month's features the cuisine of Africa. Many recipes use ingredients from the EMCS garden and local producers, connecting meals and discussions back to local food security.
FREE
Business and trade show showcasing local Sooke businesses, concession and live entertainment. 100+ booths available.
FREE admission
The Sooke region encompasses the District of Sooke and East Sooke, two communities joined around the sheltered Sooke Harbour and Basin, as well as the outlaying areas of Otter Point and Shirley further west.
Summers are typically warm and dry. Winters also are also mild with a good amount of rainfall and rare snowfall. Our pleasant climate is ideal for outdoor recreation: hiking, cycling or horseback riding on local trails; kayaking, canoeing or paddle boarding in the sheltered harbour or local lakes; and fishing, sailing or whale watching in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Sooke also supports a wealth of interests through communtiy organizations, such as music, theatre, arts, and team sports.