The Sooke area is world famous for its marine ecology. Nestled in protective waters it is a diving wonderland, and sports fishers come to enjoy the natural beauty of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Activities are available year-round salt and freshwater fishing, cycling, scuba diving, hiking through old-growth forests, kayaking, beachcombing, whale and bird watching. Many coastal attractions include theatre, artisan studios, and art galleries along with festivals and tours that will delight the senses with imaginative, cultural and entertaining pleasures.

Sooke supports quite a wealth of interests, such as music, drama, arts and crafts, photography, gardening, and team sports, through community organizations. The Sooke Region Museum holds a major annual juried art exhibition, the Fine Arts Show. Sooke's diversity offers something for everyone. Well known for west coast Canadian hospitality. The Sooke area provides a variety of accommodation styles, from farm-stay to woodsy cabin to ocean front bed and breakfast; from cozy to spacious. Sooke is your comfortable home away from home. This quiet community includes Sooke and East Sooke, all bordering Sooke Basin and Sooke Harbour. Both the harbour and basin are well protected from offshore winds providing excellent kayaking opportunities, sheltered boat launch ramps and charter fishing guides.

Sooke Potholes are a swimmers paradise and are one of the more popular swimming spots in the capital region. This cool swimming spot is a scenic half hour drive from the city centre. Wonder along A small creek that runs under a wooden bridge then further upstream you will discover a waterfall complete with mossy rocks and shallow pools of clear water, a beautiful area to immerse yourself in the moment. Sooke's diversity offers something for everyone.