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27-460: Sooke Basin is a salt water body located between Sooke and East Sooke . The shores of Sooke Basin are mostly rock, but along the north shore there are beautiful sandy beaches. Scattered around the remainder are occasional muddy and pebbly beaches. Three small islets form the Goodridge Islands, located in the southeastern portion of the basin. Roche Cove, a small shallow cove is located on

54-623: A diverse set of educational programs and workshops both virtually and at the Sooke library. Capital Regional District The Capital Regional District (CRD) is a local government administrative district encompassing the southern tip of Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands in the Canadian province of British Columbia . The CRD is one of several regional districts in British Columbia and had an official population of 415,451 as of

81-414: A population of 415,451 living in 185,206 of its 198,435 total private dwellings, a change of 8.4% from its 2016 population of 383,360 . With a land area of 2,338.22 km (902.79 sq mi), it had a population density of 177.7/km (460.2/sq mi) in 2021. The CRD comprises the 13 municipalities of Greater Victoria , three electoral areas and 10 Indigenous reserves . The reserves have

108-503: A relatively small portion of the population with 5,244 participating in the 2016 census. Some reserves did not participate; those that did are included in the population figures of the municipality or electoral area encompassing them, however the CRD regional government and local governments have no jurisdiction over reserves. Saanich and Victoria together have over 50 percent of the region's population. The Salt Spring Island Electoral Area of

135-719: Is an Electoral Area of the CRD. It consists of the District's unincorporated land on Vancouver Island, including the neighbourhood of Willis Point (Greater Victoria) on the Saanich Inlet , Malahat , on the western shore of Saanich Inlet, and the Western Communities localities of East Sooke , Jordan River , Otter Point , Shirley , Port Renfrew , inclusive of the First Nations reserves of Gordon River 2 and Pacheena 1 , which are within its territory. Its population of 5,531

162-515: Is located in the East Sooke portion of the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area . 48°22′45″N 123°39′30″W  /  48.37917°N 123.65833°W  / 48.37917; -123.65833 Sooke Sooke ( / s uː k / ) is a district municipality on the southern tip of Vancouver Island , Canada, 38 kilometres (24 mi) by road from Victoria , the capital of British Columbia . Sooke,

189-409: Is represented by a single director of the CRD. The total land area is 1,502.24 km (580.0 sq mi). Population figures do not included residents of Indian Reserves, whether band members or non-indigenous persons. The board of directors are either directly elected officials or are appointed from within the region's elected municipal councils. The CRD's responsibilities include recycling, operating

216-429: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Sooke had a population of 15,086 living in 6,129 of its 6,431 total private dwellings, a change of 16% from its 2016 population of 13,001. With a land area of 56.6 km (21.9 sq mi), it had a population density of 266.5/km (690.3/sq mi) in 2021. According to the 2021 census , religious groups in Sooke included: The District of Sooke

243-754: The BC NDP 's Ravi Parmar . He succeeded John Horgan , the former Premier of British Columbia (2017–2022) who first won the seat in 2009 and retired from politics for health reasons in 2023. In April 2023, the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission created the new riding of Juan de Fuca-Malahat . It encompasses 44,980 people in Sooke, Port Renfrew, Jordan River, Otter Point, East Sooke, Metchosin, Malahat, Mill Bay and Shawnigan Lake. Its first elected representative, Dana Lajeunesse , won election in 2024. Well-known destinations in Sooke include Whiffin Spit Park,

270-611: The Canada 2021 Census . The CRD encompasses the thirteen municipalities of Greater Victoria and three unincorporated areas : Juan de Fuca Electoral Area on Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island Electoral Area, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area. The CRD also acts as the local government for most purposes in the Electoral Areas. CRD headquarters is in the City of Victoria , although there are many office and operational facilities throughout

297-669: The Sooke Potholes Regional Park and adjacent Sooke Potholes Provincial Park . Sooke is home to the Sooke Region Museum . The area is the base for visiting the wilderness parks of Vancouver Island 's southwest coast — the West Coast Trail and the Juan de Fuca Provincial Park , which includes the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail . Beaches near Sooke include Sandcut, French Beach, Fishboat Bay, China Beach, and Mystic Beach. The Galloping Goose Regional Trail , part of

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324-592: The Trans-Canada Trail , runs through Sooke as far as Leechtown , the former site of a gold-rush town circa 1865. Once a rail line, the Goose is now a popular pedestrian and cycling route connecting Sooke to Victoria. The Sooke Fall Fair was first held in 1913 and continues on Labour Day weekends annually at the Sooke Community Hall. In April 2022, an average single-family home in Sooke costs $ 887,500 based on

351-441: The CRD can pass bylaws that are binding on a portion of the geographical area or the entire geographical area. These include a "clean air bylaw" smoking ban in all public places and patios in restaurants/pubs. The CRD assumes responsibilities ordinarily undertaken by municipalities in unincorporated areas of the CRD. These responsibilities include animal control, building inspection, fire protection, and bylaw enforcement. Some of

378-534: The CRD located on Galiano , Saturna , Mayne , and North and South Pender Islands , as well as many smaller islands located in the Gulf of Georgia north and east of Victoria . It is previously known as the Outer Gulf Islands Electoral Area . Its population of 6,101 is represented by one director on the CRD. The major localities encompassed by the electoral area are: The Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

405-540: The Capital Regional District (CRD) of British Columbia consists of unincorporated areas in the CRD located on Salt Spring Island . It is represented by one director on the CRD. The major localities encompassed by the electoral area are: According to the Canada 2021 Census: The Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area of the Capital Regional District (CRD) of British Columbia consists of unincorporated districts in

432-784: The area are John Muir (in the town's west end), Sooke Elementary (town centre), the French immersion Ecole Poirier (town centre), and Saseenos Elementary (east end). In 2018, SD62 announced it had purchased land to build the future Sunriver Elementary in the Sunriver neighbourhood. Continuing adult education programs are offered by the Edward Milne Community School (EMCS) Society , which also operates with day, evening and weekend programs. The closest post-secondary institutions are Royal Roads University and Camosun College 's Interurban campus. The non-profit Sooke Region Lifelong Learning offers

459-412: The east end of Sooke Basin and is the focal point of the 143-hectare Roche Cove Regional Park. The narrow mouth of Roche Cove, spanned by a small bridge, makes for interesting passage as the tidal currents can be quite strong. The mouth is passable by small powerboats at mid and high tides. Roche Cove is located at the boundary between Sooke and East Sooke. Anderson Cove, a small shallow cove is located on

486-568: The home price index, drawing from data from the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB). By June 2022, that number (directly from VREB) increased to $ 938,000. The average home value as of July 1, 2022 as determined by BC Assessment was $ 831,000 . Sooke is a part of the School District 62 Sooke . There is one high school, Edward Milne Community School , and one junior high school, Journey Middle School . The four elementary schools in

513-482: The region's municipalities avail themselves of some of these services in a contractual arrangement with the CRD. The CRHD's primary responsibility is to provide the region's share of capital funding for the region's health facilities and equipment. The region's health care delivery is the responsibility of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). The CRHD shares the same Board of Directors with

540-471: The region. The total land area is 2,341.11 km (903.91 sq mi). The CRD was formed in 1966 as a federation of seven municipalities and five electoral areas to provide coordination of regional issues and local government in rural areas in the Greater Victoria region. As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , the Capital Regional District had

567-541: The regional landfill, building and operating sewage treatment plants, a sewer source control program, regional water supply , funding for non-profit arts groups, regional planning, funding health facilities, and overseeing thirty regional parks, trails, and regional park reserves encompassing over 100 km . The CRD is the sole shareholder of the Capital Region Housing Corporation, which owns and operates over 1200 rental housing units. In certain areas,

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594-524: The site of a proposed resort. Goodridge Peninsula was formed when the main portion, previously an island, was connected to the shore of Vancouver Island. Sooke Basin is named for the T'sou-ke Nation of the Coast Salish peoples , the native inhabitants who had a thriving community and are believed to have been living in the general area for several thousand years before the arrival of the first European explorers. The first known European entry into Sooke Basin

621-573: The southeast of Sooke Basin. The entrance to Anderson Cove is quite narrow and shallow but is passable with local knowledge at mid and high tides. The shores of Anderson Cove are dotted with expensive East Sooke homes. The only public boat launch in the Sooke Basin and its coves is located in Anderson Cove. Coopers Cove is formed by the Goodridge Peninsula, the location of a former sawmill and

648-661: The westernmost of Greater Victoria 's Western Communities , is to the north and west of the Sooke Basin . It is a regional centre for residents in neighbouring communities, including Otter Point , Shirley and Jordan River . Sooke has a Mediterranean climate , with warm summers and mild winters, defined by the Köppen climate classification as Csb . Although its precipitation is more like dry summer climates, its temperatures resemble oceanic climates as found in Ireland , for example. In

675-514: Was by the Spanish, during the 1790 expedition of Manuel Quimper in Princesa Real , with Juan Carrasco as pilot. The Spanish gave Sooke Basin the name Puerta de Revilla Gigedo, in honour of then Viceroy of New Spain , Güemes Padilla Horcasitas, Count of Revillagigedo . The northern half of the Sooke Basin is contained within the jurisdiction of the municipality of Sooke , while the southern half

702-529: Was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election . His successor on council has not yet been determined. Federally the District is in the riding of Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke , represented by Randall Garrison of the New Democratic Party . He was first elected in 2011. Sooke was part of the riding of Langford-Juan de Fuca , represented by

729-481: Was incorporated as a municipality on December 7, 1999. It is one of 13 municipalities within the Capital Regional District and is located in the traditional territories of the T'Sou-ke and Scia'new First Nations. Sooke is governed by a mayor and six councillors, who are elected every four years. The current council was elected on October 15, 2022. Dana Lajeunesse , who had served on council since 2019,

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