Top Rated Parks to Visit in Sooke

"Fringed by crashing ocean, this waterfront park is ideal for feeling the breeze in your hair – check out the windswept trees along the cliff top. You'll also find a gigantic totem pole, Victorian cricket pitch..."

"Along the long shoreline of Sidney, this 2.5 km (1.5 mi) ‘Heart Smart Walk’ offers both locals and tourists a chance to explore the piers, jetties, parks, playgrounds, cafes, bars, restaurants, and distilleries around which offers panoramic views of the Gulf Islands and Salish Sea. This park is solely dedicated to the walkers and is where they can either walk their bike or opt for a faster activity through skating or skateboarding. As you stroll around this beautiful park, learn a bit of history regarding US and Canada territorial conflicts and their peaceful resolutions."

"Boasting Victoria's only skate park, it's tons of fun to bring a scooter, skate board, or bike and ride around. If that's too dare-devil for your youngster, it's even fun to watch the older kids give it a go. Behind the skate park is a big field usually being used by a slo-pitch team and at the far end is the playground."

"Towards the back of the field along Montreal St is the Toddler Park (pictured above). This is completely gated in (have I mentioned that I love fenced in parks) and there is plenty of things to let the imagination run wild. I know lots of moms who consider this one of the best parks in Victoria."

"We affectionately call it the Christmas Tree Park because it has this huge carousel with encircling green rope in the shape of a tree. This park also has a zip line, and although my son is terrified of it, it appears to be very popular with other children. With a full set of equipment with ladders, steps, texture walls, and slides, this park also has a huge sand box filled with a red dinosaur and dinosaur eggs."

"I don't know if I've been living under a rock but until I wrote this and had a recommendation to try here, I never even knew there was a diner past all those mouth-watering treats you see from the sidewalk. This place undoubtedly has some of the best cakes and pastries, but their diner was a real treat. The old fashioned feel is lots of fun for the kids."

"This bakery is now being run by the third generation of the Schaddelee family, who originally opened it up in 1956. If there is a longer running bakery in Victoria, I am unaware of it. For me my favourite thing about the Dutch Bakery are all the little petit fours."

"Spoons specializes in homemade comfort food with a contemporary twist. Large portions, indulgence, and experimental creations are what you’ll find in their cozy diner atmosphere. Their featured dish is Pina Colada Cheesecake French Toast; thick slices of coconut French toast, layered with tropical cheesecake filling, all topped with a Malibu rum and pineapple compote and drizzled with salted caramel."

"Spoons is a classic diner known for putting unique twists on comfort food. Located on Douglas Street, they are home to some of the most interesting brunch dishes in Victoria. If you have a sweet tooth, you might be interested in their Dulce De Leche Waffles which are topped with espresso caramel cheesecake mousse."

"A post shared by Spoons Diner (@spoonsdiner) on Apr 15, 2016 at 9:19pm PDT. This retro dining destination is sure to cook up a feeling of joy in you. With its vast, homemade menu, this quirky little diner is sure to provide a unique and delicious brunch that you are never going to forget."

"Just two blocks away, you’ll find Cenote neatly tucked away beside the theatre. A great spot for cocktails, Cenote also has the best nachos and other comfort food readily available for you. Website: www.cenoteloungevictoria.ca Address: 768 Yates St"

"Colonizing part of the Inner Harbour's landmark Steamship Terminal building, this gallery showcases the photo-realistic work of Canada's most celebrated nature painter, the eponymous Bateman, along with a..."

"Opened in 2013 in a historic waterfront structure, this small but impressive gallery displays more than 100 works—from etchings to…"

"​Become inspired and visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria—British Columbia’s largest public collection of art. Located in the historic Rockland neighbourhood, and nearby the famous Craigdarroch Castle, the Gallery houses over 20,000 pieces of historical and contemporary art and contains a renowned collection of Asian art and artifacts. Just as stunning as the artwork is the 1889 Spencer Mansion that serves as an exhibition space and mini-museum for the Spencer family’s former home."

"One of Canada’s finest art galleries is home to nationally important Oriental, European, Canadian and Inuit art collectors. The Gallery has a permanent display of works by Victoria’s renowned artist, Emily Carr. Opened in 1951 as a result of Sara Spencer’s donation of the Spencer Mansion, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria offers exhibits of all sorts, year round."

"Granted, it's not the Louvre, or even Vancouver Art Gallery for that matter, but this east-of-downtown art nook does harbor one of Canada's best Emily Carr collections. Aside from the Victoria-born painter's..."