2009 June 23 | Sooke Harbour House

Wine Cellar Tour at Sooke Harbour House

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jun 23, 2009 in Activities |

We offer wine cellar tours daily at 5 pm upon request. One of our sommeliers will gladly give you a guided tour of our award-winning wine cellar, but it is best to reserve before hand. Please inform our staff of your...

Sooke Harbour House Garden Tours

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jun 23, 2009 in Activities |

Join one of our experienced gardeners for an instructive stroll through our organic kitchen gardens. Learn what we are growing for our kitchen this season, discover edible plants, hear about our efficient composting system, the process of becoming certified organic, and take in the beauty of our grounds. Garden tours take approximately 45 minutes, and are offered daily at 10:30 am. Please meet your tour guide at our front...

Seaweed Tours

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jun 23, 2009 in Activities |

In addition to our own organic kitchen gardens, the ocean just outside Sooke Harbour House contains a largely hidden, abundant garden featuring delectable edible seaweeds.To explore this garden, from June through September, Amanda Swinimer from Dakinitidalwilds.com offers tours at varying times dependant on the tides. Tours are offered at a cost of $40.00 per person and can be arranged through our Front Desk Staff. Please reserve in advance and acknowledge the 24 hour...

Excellent Golfing in our area

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jun 23, 2009 in Activities |

For the golf enthusiast, the Sooke area offers excellent golf greens in natural surroundings. In particular, the Olympic View Championship Golf Course, located in a breathtaking park-like setting at a 35 minute drive from Sooke, ranks among the top 35 greens in Canada. Relatively new to Vancouver Island is the Bear Mountain Golf and Country Club, located at a 25 minute drive. The course, opened in 2003, was designed by renowned course designer Jack Nicklaus and his son...

Mountain Biking and Cycling on Vancouver Island and in Sooke

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jun 23, 2009 in Activities |

Longing to explore our fabulous West coast trails? Should you like to cover more distance than on your daily walk, bicycles are the ideal way to explore the area. Our front desk will be happy to provide you with rental bicycles and safety equipment, provided by Coastal Watersports. We can also supply you with maps and information about the great riding trails that can be found in and around the Sooke...