Sooke Christmas Lights Map 2015

Last night, I piled the family in the car and went out in search of the best Christmas lights displays in Sooke. While I didn’t have time to drive every street in Sooke, I think I covered a lot of ground, from up Otter Point Road, over to Broomhill, down Whiffen Spit, and Sunriver Estates. I’dContinue reading “Sooke Christmas Lights Map 2015”

Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas in Sooke

T’was the week before Christmas, and you’ve done it again – no presents, no gifts; shopping left ’til the end! It’s the same old story every year. You tell yourself: “Next year, I’m starting my Christmas shopping in September!” and yet here we are, with gifts still to buy, packed parking lots in Victoria, andContinue reading “Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas in Sooke”

Victoria Christmas Events: Sooke Santa Skate This Sunday, December 20, 2009

The annual Sooke Santa Skate, put on by our team at Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty and SEAPARC, will be held this Sunday, December 20th, 2009 at the SEAPARC Arena. Join us from 1:30 until 3:00 for a fun, family event. Admission is by donation of non-perishable food items, new, unwrapped toys, or cash toContinue reading “Victoria Christmas Events: Sooke Santa Skate This Sunday, December 20, 2009”

Butchart Gardens Christmas Lights Display

Last night, my wife and I got out and enjoyed the crisp December evening and headed out to world-famous Butchart Gardens on the Saanich Peninsula. Every year they decorate the gardens in thousands of lights, creating a truly magical Christmas experience. Despite the sub-zero temperatures, it was a gorgeous, starlit evening, and the lights wereContinue reading “Butchart Gardens Christmas Lights Display”

Sooke Spirit Festival – Parade and Sailpast – Saturday, Dec 5

The Sooke Harbour Chamber of Commerce and The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit #37 – Sooke invite one and all to the Sooke Spirit Festival, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday, December 5th, 2009. Right in the heart of the town centre, come join us in getting into the Christmas spirit! What’s happening? Shopping: The paradeContinue reading “Sooke Spirit Festival – Parade and Sailpast – Saturday, Dec 5”

All Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show is this Weekend

One of the oldest and biggest craft fairs on the Island goes this weekend, November 20 – 22, 2009. The All-Sooke Arts and Crafts Fair is taking place in the Community Hall building in Sooke. Over 60 exhibitors on two floors will be there, along with food and entertainment. Come on out and get someContinue reading “All Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show is this Weekend”

Friday Morning Link Fest – Christmas, Etc. Edition

That’s right, folks, it’s a link fest. I don’t think I’ve ever actually done one, and I’m not sure why. I read lots of stuff online and I really should share more with you. HMCS Rudolph: The 21st annual navy lighting contest gets underway tonight at CFB Esquimalt. Protecteur, Winnipeg and Algonquin will be partContinue reading “Friday Morning Link Fest – Christmas, Etc. Edition”

Victoria-area Christmas Activities: Sooke Santa Skate

The Sooke Branch of Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty and SEAPARC are proud to once again be hosting the Sooke Santa Skate, which takes place this Sunday, December 14th, 21st (changed date), 2008 from 2:00-3:30 at the SEAPARC Leisure Complex. The event is free by donation of a non-perishible food item, toy, or cash toContinue reading “Victoria-area Christmas Activities: Sooke Santa Skate”

All-Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show Runs This Weekend

Looking for local, hand-made Christmas crafts and decorations? There are many arts and crafts fairs throughout the Capital region around this time of year. What a wonderful opportunity to support arts in your communities and find those unique gifts that are treasured by their recipients for years to come. One of the largest and longest-runningContinue reading “All-Sooke Arts and Crafts Christmas Show Runs This Weekend”

Driftwood Santas and Other Unique Christmas Crafts

And now, for something completely non-real estate related: It’s nearly that time of year again! I am lucky enough to be engaged to a very beautiful and talented woman who loves to draw, paint and craft. She makes these lovely little Santa Claus ornaments out of driftwood and has been selling them at local craftContinue reading “Driftwood Santas and Other Unique Christmas Crafts”