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

1:57 am, Apr 13, 2026

9°C | °F

L: 8° | H: 11°

Feels like 6°C | °F° broken clouds

Humidity: 87 %

Pressure: 1011 hPa

Wind: 20 Km/h W

Wind Gust: 40 Km/h

UV Index: 0

Precipitation: 0 mm

Rain Chance: 0%

Visibility: 10 km

Sunrise: 6:28 am

Sunset: 8:02 pm

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Saturday 11:00 pmApr 17, 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
Canoeing / kayaking
Fishing
Hiking
Bicycling

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