Watch this slide show and interview with the co-owner Sinclair Philip that covers much of the history and philosophy of the Inn:

Sooke Harbour House, Organic West Coast Gardens.

The gardens of Sooke Harbour House are, modestly put, an edible paradise. We grow naturally, organically and seasonally. The plants we have in the garden all have an edible part. It may be a leaf, a flower, a root, a tuber, a stem, the fruit or the bulb.
The garden is very attractive in all seasons, but more colourful in the Summer. Spring, Fall and Winter, all have their own charm and beauty. The purpose of the garden is to grow interesting and delicious products to use in our kitchen. Our favourable climate allows us to do this year round.We do not separate the garden into herb, vegetable or flower section. Everything is planted where it will grow the best. That may mean the roses are interplanted with herbs and edible flowers or fuchsia and tuberous begonias thrive under similar conditions There are challenges to growing by the ocean, but the natural beauty makes it all worthwhile.

If you have questions about kitchen gardens, herbs, salad greens, or edible flowers please feel free to email inquiries to gardens@sookeharbourhouse.com. Please state where you live, so we can take your climate into consideration.

Sooke Harbour House Herb Garden:

Usually a herb garden will contain edible plants with a culinary use, that will be harvested fresh everyday or dried for future use.  They may also contain medicinal herbs or dye plants and that is their original use.  Some plants will have both culinary and medicinal use, such as sage and lavender and may be both useful and beautiful.

A herb garden can be arranged in formal beds, like a knot garden or parterre or informally put into a mixed border with ornamental plants.  The garden may contain annuals, biennials,  and perennials with both shrubs and trees.  Our garden contains all these elements and are generally used throught out the property and as part of the landscape.

At Sooke Harbour House, we have created an edible landscape on our grounds of over 200 edible herbs, greens, edible flowers and vegetables.

Our garden design focuses on producing healthy, fresh and delicious food, which is both beautiful and functional.

Garden Tours

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.

Complimentary garden tours take approximately 45 minutes, and are offered daily at 10:30 am. Please meet your tour guide at the front desk at this time.

The Vancouver Island region is best experienced out of doors. So much of it is protected, unspoiled wilderness that any visit here would be incomplete without an excursion to at least one park or nature reserve. Right accross the strait we have East Sooke Park full of trails with beach access, picnic areas and easy terrain for a visitor at any age.

Wildlife flourishes in abundance, making birding, whale watching and salmon fishing extremely popular pursuits for visitors and locals alike. Birders can check hundreds of species off their lists. Whale watchers regularly sight Orcas, humpbacks, greys and minkes. Anglers fish for all five species of Pacific salmon. Take a salmon charter and ask our chefs to prepare your catch for dinner, they will be happy to cook or even smoke your fish for you.

There is almost any kind of outdoor fun in the region – golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, swimming and picnicking – and plenty to do indoors as well. Visit museums and heritage sites of Victoria, enjoy live theatre, browse art galleries, tour vineyards or stay indoors and be pampered in your room with our spa services.

Looking for the perfect romantic spot for an intimate wedding this summer?

Picture your seaside Ceremony under the shade of a giant alder with the Olympic Mountains as your backdrop, followed by a champagne toast and your photographs in our lush gardens. Then celebrate with a gourmet Four Course Dinner from our world famous kitchen in the Garden Room with the beach rock fireplace setting the scene. Our Pastry Chef will create your one of a kind wedding cake, and our in house florist will take care of the bouquet & boutonniere from our wild flower gardens.

A short drive from Victoria will bring you to another world where staying in one of our 28 unique guest rooms will make you feel pampered on your special day. And don’t forget to book a massage!

With the help of our on site Wedding Coordinator, we will make the experience of planning your wedding stress free and leave you with memories for a lifetime at our Little White Inn on the edge of the Pacific.

Start planning your event using our handy budget calculator

Call now to book your date for Summer 2012

1-800-889-9688 extension 307

functions@sookeharbourhouse.com

Only 25 miles from Victoria BC is one of Vancouver Island’s most unique luxury hotels and resorts- Sooke Harbour House.

All of our rooms have been designed for year-round comfort and charm.
Every one of our hotel rooms features ocean views, a balcony or terrace, private bath, wet bar and comfortable sitting area in front of a wood-burning fireplace.

Each has its own unique decor with decorative touches by Frederique, original artwork, antiques and books enhancing the theme. In any season, our rooms offer a cozy and spirit-renewing refuge. Sip a glass of wine and gaze into the flames of your own wood-burning stone fireplace.

Enjoy the beauty of the distant Olympic Mountains from the privacy of your balcony, or fall asleep to the lull of the ocean’s waves. Each of our 28 luxury hotel rooms is a gentle adventure of its own. Designed to embrace you with beauty, warmth and comfort, each room is richly decorated with antiques, unique amenities such as hand-crafted ceramic basins, and original West Coast paintings and sculpture.

All our luxury hotel rooms offer:

• A private balcony or terrace
• Striking views of the ocean and mountains
  or the garden
• A unique collection of antiques and original art
• A private bath (some rooms have a jetted tub
  or a soaker tub for two)
• Bath robes and hairdryers
• A bottle of Port
• A clock radio and CD player
• An iron and ironing board
• An umbrella and rain wear
• A stone fireplace,
  well-stocked with wood and kindling,
• Wireless internet connectivity
• New far infrared saunas, located in the
  common areas on the bottom and top floors

Provided daily with your visit is a choice of a hot entreé or a continental breakfast served in the privacy of your room.

Visit our hotel guestroom gallery for individual descriptions, images, comments from our guests

Victoria, Vancouver Island, Hotel conference facilities, business meetings, corporate retreats

Located only 25 miles from Victoria, BC this  small luxury hotel is perfect for executive meetings, corporate retreats, and team building events.

Hotel features board rooms and  conference facilities both formal and casual. Our Potlatch, Garden Room, Sun Room, or Summer Pavilion, meeting rooms are perfect for business retreats or meetings.  Able to accommodate small groups or groups up to 145 persons, come and savour local, seasonal culinary creations complimented by award winning wine.

We strive to be a full-service facility including mental and physical preparedness of your group. We have worked with a hand-picked selection of local providers to ensure that when you arrive, you have everything you need to inspire, invigorate and propel your group to new heights. Welcome to the Sooke Harbour House.

We serve Local, Organic, Seasonal, and Wild food!

Our focus is always fresh, natural, and very local. Ingredients include: meats, such as organic rabbit and veal…poultry, including organically raised chickens and local duck… seafoods such as Pacific salmon, rockfish, and halibut… shellfish, including oysters, crab, and scallops. You may never have tasted seafoods this fresh – generally served the very day they are caught by local fishers.

We have also created an edible landscape on our grounds of over 200 edible herbs, greens, edible flowers and vegetables. Our garden design focuses on producing healthy, fresh and delicious food and a garden which is both beautiful and functional.
Frederique, Sinclair and their team of chefs utilize the abundant natural resources
of the area as a basis for fabulous cuisine and an environment where people can
get away and relax.

Our menu

The menu is written on a daily basis and is available by 5 p.m. Our menu focuses on seasonal, regional, organic seafood, meat and produce and is served with imagination and flair. Every dish can be paired by our sommelier, with wines from our award
winning cellar to enrich your experience.

Our nightly 4 course set menu is $74.95 per person excluding tax, alcohol and gratuities.

On Friday and Sunday night, excluding holidays, we offer a Local Special 3 course menu. The price is $49 per person excluding tax, alcohol and gratuities.

Sunday lunch is available between 11:30 am and 3 pm in the main dining room. It’s an a la carte menu and price depends on menu selections. Please visit our Sample Menus link for an example of these delicious offerings.

Reservations can be made by calling 250.642.3421 or by emailing info@sookeharbourhouse.com

A Gastronomic Adventure

Join us for a surprise Multicourse tasting menu chosen daily from the best our chefs have to offer from the sea, our gardens and local farmers. Every dish can be wine-paired from our award winning cellar to enhance your adventure. Please advise our front desk that you would like to participate in this unique offering if you are an in-house guest or call us at 1-800-889-9688 or e-mail to: reservations@sookeharbourhouse.com to make a reservation. There is limited seating available between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The price is $120.00 per person excluding beverages, taxes, and gratuities. Wine pairing is approximately $80.00 per person..

Our Food Philosophy

From a cuisine standpoint, we have made a sometimes difficult, but usually rewarding, commitment to use only the best ingredients from the Southwestern Coast of
Vancouver Island.
To this end, through the years, we have developed a network of local organic growers that supply us with their wonderful meats and produce. The sea, of course, yields a rich variety of shellfish, fish and sea vegetables that underscore the seafood emphasis of our daily changing menus. Seasonal foragers reap wild greens and mushrooms from our relatively unspoiled wilderness to grace our plates. Many First Nations traditional foods, from uncommon fish to berries, local mushrooms and edible flowers are also part of our kitchen’s palette.