Happy October, and Happy Hallowe’en! The big night is almost here, and it’s nice that it is on a weekend so we can all enjoy it. I’m not sure the weather is going to cooperate for the little ghouls and ghosts trick-or-treating, but there are still lots of fun family activities going on. Read on…Continue reading “Hallowe’en 2015 In Sooke”
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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”
Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]
We arrived today in San Diego for the NAR (National Association of REALTORS®) Conference 2009. There will be approximately 20,000 delegates from all over the world at the convention, which is bound to be exciting, fun, and informative. I am here as part of the delegation from the Victoria Real Estate Board. I am aContinue reading “Tim Ayres at NAR 2009 Conference in San Diego with VREB [Video]”
Sooke Fall Fair, Chili Cookoff, And Beach Art on The Spit – Sept 12
Think the end of summer marks the end of community events? Think again! Lots will be happening in Sooke on the weekend after Labour Day, September 12th and 13th. The Sooke Fall Fair, started in 1913, is widely recognized as one of the finest small town fairs in British Columbia, and the 96th edition ofContinue reading “Sooke Fall Fair, Chili Cookoff, And Beach Art on The Spit – Sept 12”
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”
Sooke Parks and Trails Master Plan Open House Nov 26th
One of the best things about moving to Sooke is the excellent system of parks and trails our district enjoys. From Ed MacGregor Park and the waterfront boardwalk to the Galloping Goose Trail, there’s always something to do in some beautiful park in Sooke. Today when I went to grab the best cappuccino on theContinue reading “Sooke Parks and Trails Master Plan Open House Nov 26th”
Sooke Events: Sooke Traditional Christmas Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition 2008
Only in a small, friendly community like Sooke would you find such a unique offering for a Christmas craft fair. Held every year at a private residence, this outstanding exhibition takes over the entire house for three great days of unique shopping opportunities. With (at latest count) 42 different artists and crafters represented, there areContinue reading “Sooke Events: Sooke Traditional Christmas Fine Arts and Crafts Exhibition 2008”
The Dog (Blog) Days of Summer
Hello 642Blog readers! I hope you’ve all been enjoying this mostly spectacular summer we’ve been enjoying in Sooke and Victoria this year. I’ve certainly been neglecting my posting to this blog except for the Horrible MLS Photos, which I apologize for. I’ve got a whole bunch of ideas floating around for articles, but I’ve beenContinue reading “The Dog (Blog) Days of Summer”
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Fling Concert a Real Treat [Video]
The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra put on a simply amazing concert in Ed Macgregor Park this Sunday. Since hearing about the Sooke Philharmonic, I’d always meant to attend one of their concerts, and now I know what I’ve been missing. I don’t pretend to know the first thing about classical music. I don’t know my WagnersContinue reading “Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra Fling Concert a Real Treat [Video]”