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LOCATED AT THE WATER’S EDGE IN SCENIC , BC ON , JUST 35 MINUTES AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN VICTORIA, SOOKE HARBOUR RESORT & MARINA IS A FANTASTIC VACATION DESTINATION FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

Step out your door to a full-service marina for chartered fishing, embark on a whale watching, SUP or kayaking tour. From the nearby Village of Sooke you can go zip-lining, hike through rainforests, explore countless beaches, and still have time to enjoy a soak in one of our Resort’s two outdoor hot tubs or grill your catch-of-the-day on your private patio bbq.

Stay with us at Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina and discover the best that Vancouver Island’s rugged west coast has to offer.

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• 34 fully furnished, fully equipped 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom vacation rental accommodations with gourmet kitchens, electric fireplaces, private balconies, and full or partial ocean views. • Amenities include: o 2 outdoor hot tubs o 114 slip marina o Pet-friendly suites o Covered parking o Friendly concierge guest services

LINKS

Website: www.sookeharbourmarina.ca @SookeHarbourResort

Email: [email protected] @SookeHarbourResort

Trip Advisor: Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina @SookeHarbour

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OCEANSIDE DREAM

This perfect oceanside getaway is a boutique-style resort that serves as an ideal home base for any traveller. Located at the water’s edge in scenic Sooke, BC on Vancouver Island, just 35 minutes away from downtown Victoria. Ready for a breath of fresh air? We thought so!

CHARTERED FISHING AND FISHING

The waters just off Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina are well known for being an angler’s dream for species such as Halibut, Salmon and Cod. Not only are we located conveniently close to five star fishing on the Pacific Ocean, the resort also has a full service 114 slip marina that houses a number of fishing charters. So you can walk out of your front door and into a fishing adventure. Regardless of age or skill level, the professional guides working straight from our marina can customize a perfect day out for your group.

ACTIVITIES YEAR-ROUND

Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is a fantastic vacation destination for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors - fishing, west coast beaches, golfing, wine tours, whale watching, rainforest hikes, ziplining, crabbing and the best year-round biking in . Try biking the Galloping Goose Trail or surfing the at world-renowned surf breaks at Sombrio Beach and Jordan River. In nearby Sooke, there are also local festivals, performing arts, art galleries and antique shopping!

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] 403.614.6175 HIKING TRAILS

The Sooke area is a dream for hikers, walkers and garden-variety amblers seeking underpopulated forest trails, oceanside strolls and rocky scrambles. A generous array of regional and provincial parks dot an area that also includes the famed Galloping Goose, Juan de Fuca and West Coast trails.

SOOKE POTHOLES PROVINCIAL PARK

A hidden treasure tucked away along the Sooke River, is home to cavernous polished rock pools and beautiful nature trails that can accommodate any skill level. This park is also a spectacular place to view the annual salmon spawning run from mid-October to late December. Other parks nearby include Botanical Beach Provincial Park, Regional Park and Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.

OH HONEY

From the bee to the bottle! Tugwell Creek Honey Farm and Meadery was licensed as ’s first Meadery in 2003. Mead (Honey Wine) is the oldest art of fermentation. Consumed by all, from kings to peasants, mead has gained a reputation as a giver of life, wisdom, courage and strength down through the ages.

AAAH, SPA

The Resort has partnered with West Coast Wellness to offer guests in-room massage treatments. Let them pamper you sea-side in the privacy of your suite with a relaxation massage customized to your preference. Seaweed treatments are highly recommended at the Sooke Harbour House and Hopkins’. The country inn Sea-renity Spa offers seaweed soaks, sea-salt exfoliation treatments and massages using locally harvested seaweed oil. Melt your worries away at one of these tranquil spots.

STORM WATCHING

Sooke has many well exposed areas for storm watching. A 10 minute walk through the rainforest on a well marked trail will get you to Botany Bay where you will be sure to see massive waves and heavy seas - you’ll see large pieces of driftwood tossed around like toothpicks!

DRINKS

With the Sooke Brewing Company, Sooke Oceanside Brewery and Bad Dog Brewing Company, along with Sheringham Distillery in the Village of Sooke (their seaweed gin just won best in the world!).

DAY DRIVES

Drive up the windy west-coast road with stops at gems like Sombrio, Sandcut or China Beach, or a steaming cuppa joe and fresh pastry from hidden gem Shirley Delicious Cafe is worth a stop!

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] 403.614.6175 GUEST ROOM INFORMATION

• 34 Room Resort overlooking Sooke Harbour • 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Units – Sleep 4-8 people. Large townhouse style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, BBQ on balcony, private bedrooms, bathrooms with soaker tubs, in- suite washer and dryer, electric fireplace, and carport. All with ocean views! • 2 and 4 Bedroom Penthouse Units – Sleep 6-10 people. Large oceanfront townhome-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, BBQ on balcony, private bedrooms, bathrooms with soaker tubs, in-suite washer and dryer, electric fireplace, and carport. The 4 bedroom penthouse offers a pool table. • Amenities include: 2 outdoor hot tubs, 114 slip marina, on site fishing charter, onsite whale watching company, and and pet-friendly suites.

MEETING ROOM INFORMATION

Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina’s intimate meeting space is perfect for a group of up to 12 to have a dedicated space away from it all. Great for board meetings or retreats, reunions, or intimate social gatherings. Work with our contracted caterer, your caterer or a custom solution of suppliers to fit your group.

For larger group gatherings, we’re happy to help source out an offsite venue nearby to suit your group’s needs. Just let us know the details and we’ll get started planning your successful and stress free event!

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A PART OF TRUE KEY HOTELS & RESORTS

Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina is managed by leader in hospitality management, True Key Hotels & Resorts. Established in 2010, True Key has grown rapidly, developing the resources and expertise to strategically market and manage daily resort operations. Managing a collection of eight resorts in Western Canada, it has a strong team that shares the company’s commitment to garnering operational results and focusing on exceptional guest experience, while developing solid working relationships with guests, suppliers, owners and employees. Looking to the future, True Key will continue build on their proven success, actively seeking to add new resort properties to its portfolio.

Visit: www.TrueKey.ca to learn more.

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Visit: www.HarrisonBeachHotel.com to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] 403.614.6175 SOOKEPOINT OCEAN COTTAGE RESORT

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Visit www.SookePointResort.ca to learn more.

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Visit www.SunriseRidge.ca to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] 403.614.6175 MOUTCHA BAY RESORT

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Visit www.NootkaMarineAdventures.com/fishing- resorts/Moutcha-Bay-Resort to learn more.

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Visit www.NootkaMarineAdventures.com/fishing- resorts/Nootka-Sound-Resort to learn more.

NEWTON COVE RESORT

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Visit www.NootkaMarineAdventures.com/fishing- resorts/Newton-Cove-Resort to learn more.

MEDIA CONTACT [email protected] 403.614.6175