Are you ready to embark on a one-of-a-kind exploration with Vancouver Island’s premium quality whale watching and eco-adventure company? Only Sooke Coastal Explorations can take you on an exhilarating West Coast marine adventure that will thrill your senses and leave you with a deep appreciation for the enchanting creatures that inhabit our local waters. Offering the perfect balance of excitement, safety and education, our experienced, knowledgeable crew will take you on an open water excursion lasting 3 to 4 hours in length, and travelling along the Island’s western shores. Go to Sooke Coastal Explorations website The Sooke area is a kayaking paradise! You will find a wealth of discoveries within the sheltered Harbour and Basin area. There the are many hidden coves and beaches not accessible to land lubbers around its 25+km circumference. Although you probably won’t see any bears or cougars (but not unheard of) within the Harbour and Basin, with no paddles** to alarm the wildlife you are able to silently sneak up on deer, seals or otters, perched eagles, cormorants, owls and other birds. Depending on the time of year there is salmon and other fish and crabs to catch. Or if you'd rather stay on land, rent one of our many bikes and follow the shoreline on the famous Galloping Goose trail or take the path through the potholes and up to the old Ghost Town (Leechtown). Go to West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals website Eagle Eye Outfitters Satellite Store is 100 % Canadian owned and family operated Company. If you are heading out for a day of fishing with one of the many fishing charters offered from Sooke Harbour Resort, stop and an pick up any gear or bait you may need for your awesome fishing excursion. We can also put you in touch with professional ocean fishing guides in the Sooke and Port Renfrew areas. Go to Eagle Eye Outfitters website The Inktvis Gallery and Studio is the place where all the magic takes place. The base of operations of Inktvis Creative, the Inktvis Gallery and Studio is also the showcase for Sooke photographer, Jason van der Valk as well as artwork of other local artists. Jason van der Valk is fascinated with the art form, and aspires to capture and convey feeling, depth and atmosphere in each of his photographs. Using advanced digital processing and artistic techniques, Jason creates compositions that are both beautiful and moving, and push the boundaries of modern photography. Through rich tones and detailed composition, Jason’s images capture the ambience of the environment that allows reality to become an expression of the imagination. Go to the Inktvis Gallery website