- Things to Do
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- On-Site (At The
Retreat)
- Swim in the spring-fed lake.
Take a rowboat paddle around
the quiet shady shores amongst the ferns and West Coast rainforest.
( 2 rowboats are available).
Fly-fish for rainbow trout. (Cook
them on the BBQ).
Hike around the lake.
Play Horseshoes or Croquet.
An expansive lawn offers sunshine
or shade. There are plenty of places to read a book or relish
the sun.
Enjoy the river rock fireplace
indoors or relax around the Chiminea outside.
Soothe sore muscles in the Sundance
"Altimar" Hot tub/SPA while star-gazing the black sky.
"In-home" Massage or
Spa treatments can be pre-arranged during your holiday.
Musical concerts hosted by singer-songwriter
and entertainer Bill Humphries are enjoyed by request.
- Within Walking Distance
- This lodging is a 10 minute
walk to a white sandy beach in East Sooke Park.
- The world - famous hiking trails
of East Sooke
Regional Park are well-marked and considered to be one of
the most scenic coastal trails in BC. Take a short hike to see
the Petroglyphs (about 1 hour round-trip), or walk the loop around
Creke Point back to the parking lot, or hike to the other end
of the Park (about 4 - 8 hours depending). Arrange for pick-up
at the other end.
Walk to the cafe on the beach
at Becher Bay Marina to enjoy wonderful homemade breads, wholesome
lunches, and a wide variety of coffees.
Tour an organic greenhouse. (Sooke
Harbour House is one of our clients).
Tour a unique Japanese garden.
Charter an afternoon sailing
trip or Marine Scenic Tour with your host Bill on board our 36'
Sailboat. (He usually drops a line!)
There is no reason to drive anywhere
during your holiday!
- Driving Required
- Visit the natural harbours,
beaches, and rainforests around Sooke.
Between Sooke and Port Renfrew
are many beautiful beaches within a short driving distance along
West Coast Road, including Gordon's Beach, Muir Creek Beach,
French Beach, China Beach, Mystic Beach, Sombrio Beach, as well
as the world -famous Botanical Beach.
The Juan de Fuca Trail follows
the Pacific coastline for 47 km, and is designated as a wilderness
hiking experience.
Go biking or walk the Galloping
Goose Regional Trail from Sooke to Victoria.
Hire a fishing charter for salmon
or halibut.
Go on a Whale-Watching tour (
Orcas May - October )
Surfing, diving, kayaking, and
golfing are activities popular in the Sooke area.
Visit the Sooke Potholes.
Discover intriguing galleries,
studios, and workshops of local artisans.
Go to Victoria for the day. Mountain
Springs Retreat is a great place " to come home to ".
- Closest Restaurants
- Walk down the road to a unique
dining experience in a little cafe on the beach . It's called
The Smokin' Tuna.
An 8 minute drive takes you to
the 17 Mile House, a historic 1890's English-style Pub with a
good menu and locally-brewed beer.
A Cold Beer and Wine Store is
at the same location.
Sooke has a wide variety of popular
eateries, all within 15 - 20 minutes drive. Tearooms, bakeries,
cafes, restaurants, pubs, the Legion, a Sushi bar, and the internationally-known
Sooke Harbour House call Sooke home.
The rural community of Metchosin
boasts the My Chosen Cafe, a family restaurant with an extensive
menu, and only 15 minutes from here.
A corner store is 3 km away.
Botanical Beach.
French Beach
China Beach
Jordan River
Port Renfrew
Witty's Lagoon
Esquimalt Lagoon
Galloping Goose Regional Trail |
