As many of you know, it was reported last week that Evergreen Centre (the Western Foods mall) was sold to Partners REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust). The sale completes this month. I had the opportunity to interview Adam Gant, CEO of League Assets Corp, a Victoria-based company which manages the REIT. We talked about LeagueContinue reading “Sooke’s Evergreen Centre Back Under Island Ownership”
Author Archives: Tim Ayres
Three New TV Spots Encourage People To Discover Sooke
If there’s one guy who loves the Sooke region as much as I do, it’s my pal Jason at Discover Sooke. Jason was the first friend I made when I moved to the Island 6 years ago. He and Mrs. Discover Sooke eventually decided to move out here from Langford and haven’t looked back.
Rural Living In Sooke: Well, Well, Well – All About Your Water Supply
Chances are, if you live on an acreage in Sooke, or anywhere else in greater Victoria for that matter, you have a well. If you’re considering buying an acreage property, this may be your first experience with your own water supply. Water in our region is plentiful, thankfully, and we enjoy abundant, cheap, good-tasting municipalContinue reading “Rural Living In Sooke: Well, Well, Well – All About Your Water Supply”
Volunteers Needed for Sooke Subaru Triathlon 2011
For the past five years, approximately 600 elite and amateur athletes have come to Sooke to compete in the Subaru Western Triathlon Series. Set against our lush coastal rainforest location and rugged, varied terrain, the triathlon has been a popular event and it’s about to get more popular.
Sooke Parks in Profile: French Beach Provincial Park
French Beach Provincial Park is a 59 hectare (146 acre) camping and day-use provincial park, about 22 km from the centre of Sooke. It’s a scenic 15-20 minute drive along West Coast Road. Roughly triangular-shaped, the park fronts upon the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its sand-and-pebble beach is about a mile (1.6 km)Continue reading “Sooke Parks in Profile: French Beach Provincial Park”
How Do Property Taxes Work, And When Are They Due In 2011?
First, the easy part: your 2011 property taxes are due July 4, 2011. If your property is in the District of Sooke, you can pay in myriad different ways. There is a drop box for your cheque at municipal hall, or you can visit and pay in person. You can pay in person or onlineContinue reading “How Do Property Taxes Work, And When Are They Due In 2011?”
Sooke Restaurant Review: Stickleback West Coast Eatery
Yesterday was my first Father’s Day. I celebrated in what I’d like to think is typical fashion – sleeping in, relaxing on the couch and being spoiled by my wife and baby daughter. A meal out is also fairly typical for dear ol’ Dad, but what was not typical is how we ended up atContinue reading “Sooke Restaurant Review: Stickleback West Coast Eatery”
As The 2011 Playoffs End, So Does My Playoff Beard
Wow. What a ride. The Vancouver Canucks’ 2010-2011 season was nothing short of spectacular. While I am obviously not happy about the result last night, and I won’t even get into the idiocy in downtown Vancouver that followed, I’ve never enjoyed watching my team play hockey more than this season and playoff run. Thanks boys!Continue reading “As The 2011 Playoffs End, So Does My Playoff Beard”
SOLD – Ocean View Semi-Detached Townhouse For Sale in Sooke – 2067 Kaltasin Road
THIS PROPERTY IS NOW SOLD! This bright, clean, and beautifully updated ocean-view townhouse in an oceanfront complex is truly a bargain for the quality and size of the unit. Dare to compare – there are a few other homes in this price range, but all are much smaller and none have ocean views and beachContinue reading “SOLD – Ocean View Semi-Detached Townhouse For Sale in Sooke – 2067 Kaltasin Road”
SOLD! 2 Houses on 2.7 Ocean View Acres For Sale in Sooke – 8530 West Coast Road
THIS PROPERTY IS NOW SOLD! To get Tim working for you, call 250-885-0512 or email Tim@TimAyres.ca Just 7 minutes from the centre of Sooke along the scenic West Coast Road is this outstanding opportunity to own two houses on one 2.76 acre ocean view property. Hear the waves crashing on the rocky shore below –Continue reading “SOLD! 2 Houses on 2.7 Ocean View Acres For Sale in Sooke – 8530 West Coast Road”