MADRONA COVE HOUSEVACATION RENTAL ACCOMMODATION ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Things to See & Do
Vancouver Island offers lots of recreational activities to keep you busy while staying at Madrona Cove House. Madrona Cove House offers vacation rental lodging on Vancouver Island for romantic getaways, family holidays and executive vacations in East Sooke, BC. Our three bedroom fully furnished waterfront vacation home rental is located near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We have compiled a list of travel resources including local restaurants, area attractions, and information about Sooke to assist you on your holiday. Stay active or just kick back and relax at our private vacation home...
Sooke BC Area Information:
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Sooke Museum & Tourism
Information on travel, tourism, recreation, hiking, cycling, fishing, whale watching, eco-tours, business and real estate in Sooke, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Restaurants:
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Sooke Harbour House Restaurant - (250) 642-3421
1528 Wiffen Spit Road Sooke Rated #1 Gourmet magazine Amazing food, Spectacular setting! -
Marcus Wharfside Restaurant - (250) 642-3596
1831 Maple Ave South Sooke European cuisine with a West Coast flavor. -
Fuse Waterfront Grill - (250) 642-0011
West coast dining experience with a breathtaking view. -
Point - No - Point Tea House & Restaurant - (250) 646-2020
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17 Mile House - (250) 642 5942
Pub style seafood, beef, burgers and appetizers. -
Mom's Cafe - (250) 642-3314
2036 Shields Road Sooke. 60's style diner -
Smokin' Tuna Cafe - Beecher Bay Marina, East Sooke. 241 Becher Bay Rd
11am-7pm, Summer only, healthy food salads and sandwiches - beautiful location seasonal hours. -
Mulligans Bar and Grill - (250) 642-2334
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Nut Pop Thai - (250) 642-5911
6676 Sooke Road -
Otter Point Bakery - (250) 642-1825
Great Brunch, Lunch & High Tea and gluten free bread. -
Margison Tea House - (250) 642-3620
6605 Sooke Road Sooke. High tea and dinner by prior arrangement. -
Sushi on the Sea - (250) 642-6669; cell (250) 744-4908
6669 Horne Road Sooke wharf -
Country Cupboard - 250) 646-2323
2794 Sheringham Pt Rd, Sooke -
My Chosien Cafe - (250)-474-5576
4492 Happy Valley Rd Metchoisin. Café with hearty portions & pizza -
Little Vienna Bakery - (250) 642 6833
6-6726 West Coast Rd. -
Stone Pipe Grill - (250) 642 0566
Burgers & more 2038 Otter Point Rd. Sooke -
Yen's Kitchen at The Sooke River Hotel - (250) 642-9900
Cold Beer & Wine Store 6309 Sooke -
Buffy's Pub - (250) 642-3333 Fax: 474-2957
6858 West Coast Rd, Sooke -
Margison House Tea Room
6605 Sooke Road Sooke.
Vancouver Island Parks
- East Sooke Regional Park - West Coast wilderness awaits you at East Sooke Regional Park. Experience it as you hike along the windswept rocky coast, over dry hilltops, through dark rain forest to sheltered coves
- The Sooke Potholes - Potholes Regional Park is located on the banks of the spectacular Sooke River. Enjoy the views, explore the trails or take a refreshing dip on a hot summer day!
- Galloping Goose Trail - Goose is your trail. You can cycle, walk, run, jog, in-line skate, wheelchair, push a stroller, walk the dog, ride a horse, spend a quiet Sunday afternoon, push yourself through the entire trail, or take a 15 minute break on this multi-use, 100 kilometre former railway line, now a regional trail.
- French Beach Provincial Park - This 59 hectare park along the spectacular Strait of Juan de Fuca offers beautiful trails, whale watching, secluded campsites and waterfront picnic areas. Great group facilities for weddings and large gatherings.
- Juan de Fuca Marine Trail - The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Provincial Park located on the south western shores of Vancouver Island. This hiking area stretches along forty-seven kilometres of wild and beautiful rain-forest coastline, cradled between Port Renfrew at the west end and Jordan River at the east end. Spectacular beaches and hiking trails.
Fishing
- Sea Ghost Charters - Halibut & Salmon, fish Victoria to Sooke- 25 1/2 Foot Bay Liner with a stand up cabin and head
- Sidetrack Charters - Enjoy the ultimate in west coast fishing adventures on the 37' Troller, "SIDETRACK I"
- Tail Out Fishing Adventures - We offer a fully catered guided westcoast salmon fishing experience. Full day bookings include lunch, and for all other bookings we provide refreshments and snacks. (250) 514-5611
Sooke Coastal Explorations
- Whale watching Call 1 (250) 880-1024 for reservations with Captian Jeff Lorton
Cycle & Adventure
- Sooke Adventures -Be it bush trails, mountain trails, or logging roads, an experienced local biker will guide you over hundreds of kilometres of trails. Many trip options!
- Rush Adventures - Kayaking, Kayak Surfing, Sailing, Skydiving, Whale Watching, Caving, Hiking Tours, Scuba Diving, Bungy Jumping - (250) 642-2159
- Sooke Cycle - 6707 West Coast Rd. Sooke (250) 642 3123
- Ocean River Sports - 1824 Store Street Victoria BC (250) 381-4233
- Coastal Watersports # 1 1610 Island Highway Victoria BC (250) 391 1890
- Wilson Diving - # 105 1790 Old Island Highway Victoria (250) 478-4488. Full service dive store with Air, Equipment Sales, Rentals, and Tech Services
Golf
- Olympic View Golf Club - (250) 474-3673
- Royal Colwood Golf & CC - (250) 478-9591
- Cordova Bay Golf Club - (250) 658-4444 or info@cordovabaygolf.com
- Gorge Vale Golf Club - (250)383-6451
- Metchosin Golf Club - (250) 478-3266 or golfnet@ampsc.com
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Bear Mountain - 1-888-533-BEAR (2327) Golf Shop:(250) 744-BEAR (2327)
Fax: (250) 474-3754
2020 Country Club Way Victoria, BC V9B 6R3
Other Attractions:
- Le Sooke Spa- Nestled in the forest overlooking the Sooke Hills, Le Sooke Spa offers a tranquil escape for the Body Mind and Spirit.
- Stinking Fish Studio Tour - Twice a year local artists open their studios to the public, but many are also open by appointment. For more information about the featured artists and the tour dates check out their website.
- Sooke Studio Tour - Arts Collective - Self-Guided Studio Tour - Sooke, British Columbia Turned Wood, Native Arts, Fiber Art, Pottery, Glass, South Shore Gallery.
- The Art Of Sooke Harbour House - As well as being a work class, award winning restaurant and hotel. The Sooke Harbour House is a haven for local artists work. If you like art, the Art Of Sooke Harbour House is a must see! It is a wonderful selection of local art, both inside the inn and artfully placed around the gardens and exterior.
- Tugwell Creek Honey Farm - BC's first Meadery and purveyor of fine honey bee products. Farm tours (250) 642-1956
- Ragley Farms - Organic Produce and free-range organic eggs and chicken in season. Wood fired baked bread, freshly baked pies & muffins. 5717 East Sooke Rd. Market on Saturdays between 11AM - 3PM. Other arrangements can be made by phone (250) 642-7349 or e-mail Ragley@telus.net
- Umi Nami Farm - Organic Produce, they have the first organic strawberries in the area! 961 Matheson Lake Rd. Metchoisin. Call (250) 391 0763 or e-mail uminami@uniserve.com to arrange for their weekly vegetable box.
- The Butchart Gardens
- The Gardens @ Hatley Park on the Royal Roads University Campus
- The Gardens at Government House
- Craigdarroch Castle
- Maritime Museum
- Art Gallery of Victoria
- China Town
- Royal London Wax Museum
- Royal BC Museum Imax Theater
- Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Observatory Hill - 5071 West Saanich Road, Victoria (250) 363-8262