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.

Sooke, CA

2:38 pm, Aug 18, 2026

18°C | °F

L: 9° | H: 20°

Feels like 18°C | °F° scattered clouds

Humidity: 75 %

Pressure: 1019 hPa

Wind: 13 Km/h SW

Wind Gust: 16 Km/h

UV Index: 5.6

Precipitation: 0 mm

Rain Chance: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:13 am

Sunset: 8:24 pm

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Today 1:00 pmAug 18, 2026

14° / 21°°C | °F 0 mm 0% 14 Km/h 72 % 1019 hPa 0 mm/h

Tomorrow 1:00 pmAug 19, 2026

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Sunday 11:00 amAug 23, 2026

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Sunday 2:00 pmAug 23, 2026

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Contact

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories:https://bcparks.ca/sooke-potholes-park/

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
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Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling

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