Community Trails & Walking Guide
Our Community Trails and Walking Guide features a comprehensive listing and guide to the Sooke area's trails and recreational walks, including East Sooke Park and a detailed look at the Sooke Hills area.
Produced in partnership with the Transportation & Health Initiative, Sooke Active Communities, and the Juan de Fuca Economic Development Commission, our Guide to Walking and Recreation in Sooke and Juan de Fuca is an informative way to get to know the trails and parks in your area. Get active in Sooke and Juan de Fuca and experience the diverse opportunities for walking and exploring parks and trail systems. Come out and join the fun year round!
What You Can Find In the Guide
Map of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area
Community parks in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area are under the jurisdiction of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission. These beautiful areas are largely undeveloped and are classified as park reserves. Hikers are rewarded with a plethora of wildflowers, stunning views of the south island and a chorus of birds throughout the year.
JDF Electoral Area Overview Map (PDF 
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East Sooke
East Sooke has abundant parks and protected areas. Shoreline accesses range from sheltered bays at Anderson Cove and Aylard Farm to rugged rocky outcroppings at Iron Mine Bay. View points are accessible from Mount Maguire and along the East Sooke Park coast trail. Take the galloping goose trail to Matheson Lake or launch a kayak at Roche Cove. The beauty of this area is extraordinary.
East Sooke Park Map (PDF )
The Sea to Sea Greenbelt& Sooke Hills
The expansive Sea to Sea area protects a large parcel of the Sooke Hills, located northeast of the town of Sooke. This new park is still largely undeveloped; please take caution when exploring. Official access can be found on Harbourview Road, where rugged trails lead up Mount Quimper as well as beyond to Grassy, Shield, and Crabapples Lakes.
Watch the salmon run at Pyum Creek, bike the Galloping Goose Trail to Kapoor and explore the potholes along the Sooke River. Stay awhile! Camping is available at The Land Conservancy campground or you can sign up for seasonal activities at Camp Thunderbird.
Sea to Sea Area Map (PDF )
Sooke
The town of Sooke presents a multitude of opportunities for viewing nature, walking and recreation. Watch the salmon run at Sun River Nature Park, beach-comb along Billings Spit, register for activities at SEAPARC, or get on the water with the Longboat Society.
Town of Sooke Map 1 (PDF )
Town of Sooke Map 2 (PDF )
Otter Point
The coastline around Otter Point offers stunning views of the Juan de Fuca Straight and Olympic Mountains. Many of the parks in this area are undeveloped so exercise caution when exploring. Contact Camp Barnard about their scheduled activities or join Juan de Fuca Community Trails Society for a hike.
Otter Point Map (PDF )
Shirley & Jordan River
Shirley and Jordan River are small, rural communities surrounded by coastal rainforest, beautiful trails, beaches and hills. Camp at French Beach, visit Fishboat Bay and immerse yourself in the rich history of the area.
Shirley & Jordan River Area Map (PDF )
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
The challenging Juan de Fuca Marine Trail extends 47 spectacular kilometres from China Beach to Port Renfrew. There are many accesses to the trail which allow for shorter explorations and day hikes. Completion of the entire trail takes from three to five days, depending on skill level, weather conditions and tides.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail details 
Extending inland, parallel to the coast, is the sensitive alpine ecosystem of the San Juan Ridge wilderness area.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Map (PDF )
Port Renfrew
Port Renfrew is a diverse community which borders the beautiful wilderness of Vancouver Island’s West Coast. The community offers camping, recreation facilities, historical trail networks and expansive beaches.
Port Renfrew Map (PDF )
Contacts
These contacts include local community organizations and recreation providers for each community in the western Juan de Fuca area.
Juan de Fuca Area Contacts and Listings (PDF )
© Images courtesy of Mary Sanseverino, E. Taylor & Mark Feenstra
