Must See Sights and Landmarks in Sooke Area

"Fairmont Empress is recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honored with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel. The Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. While it is not a boutique hotel as such, it is worth a mention as it is such an iconic hotel in the city of Victoria."

"Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and ..."

"Tucked away in quiet James Bay is the childhood home of Victoria’s most celebrated artist. Emily Carr House is a National and Provincial Historic site dedicated to the artwork, writings and life of the internationally renowned painter. Learn about her works as you stroll through the lovingly restored home, which was built in 1863."

"The birthplace of BC's best-known painter, this bright-yellow gingerbread-style house has plenty of period rooms, plus displays on the artist's life and career. There are changing displays of local contemporary..."

"This early-20th-century Gothic-revival cathedral is one of Victoria's most attractive buildings. The third Anglican cathedral to be built in the city, the current structure was started in 1929, but due to war and..."

"Services: seventeen services each week, including four on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please check out their website for weekday service times"

"Source: Photo by user Michal Klajban used under CC BY-SA 4.0. No time is wasted when you spend even an entire day lazing, relaxing, and chilling at Beacon Park. Take a stroll on the boardwalk, admiring several works of art and metal work sculptures as you walk towards the pier."

"An icon from the mid-1800s, St. Ann’s is a magnificent historic treasure older than both The Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings."

"Victoria’s much-loved bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour reopened in March 2018 with a handsome new streamlined structure replacing the steel-and-concrete construction of old. As well as swinging skywards to..."

"Blue Fox Cafe is one of the most popular brunch spots in Victoria, as evidenced by the lineup that usually stretches down the street. The restaurant, located on Fort Street , specializes in unique all-day breakfast options. The café’s standout items include a variety of fruity pancakes and French toast."

"A post shared by Blue Fox Cafe (@blue_fox_cafe) on Dec 21, 2018 at 12:14pm PST. Their website says it all, “Victoria’s first and foremost all-day breakfast since 1991. We started this shizzle!"