Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Sooke

"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 ..."

"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."

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

"It works, it really works.It was a special menu item tonight but it could be an every night dish.Beautiful location,..."

"Now turn around and go back down Moss Street and Rockland Avenue. Turn left at Royal Terrace and follow the map to Craigdarroch Castle. Then walk down Joan Crescent, named after Joan Dunsmuir, whose husband Robert, the coal baron, built Craigdarroch Castle."

"An aquarium that features over 160 species of marine life, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea Aquarium is located on Sidney’s waterfront. This aquarium also displays marine mammal artifacts and a Coast Salish art collection. This is one such landmark where both children and adults love to spend their time at and also take part in kids’ activities, informative lectures, and workshops about the Salish Sea."