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Sooke Potholes

About the Park

The park provides access to a series of deep, polished rock pools and potholes carved naturally into the sandstone bedrock of Sooke River. It is a favourite day-use destination for families who enjoy swimming, tubing and fishing.

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Sooke, CA
2:50 pm, Dec 12, 2025
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Precipitation: 1 mm
Rain Chance: 100%
Visibility: 3 km
Sunrise: 7:57 am
Sunset: 4:19 pm
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Contact

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Facilities

Day-use area.

Location

Off Sooke River Road, off Highway 4 west of Victoria.

Size

7 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Picnic sites

  • Pit Toilets

  • Beach

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Hiking

  • Bicycling
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