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”
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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?”
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”
Rural Living in Sooke: Acreages, Horses, And Hobby Farms
When I talk to people about real estate in Sooke, one thing that always comes up is price – and specifically, how much more you get for your money here in Sooke, compared to other greater Victoria locations. Many of my clients seek a move to Sooke to get off their postage-stamp property in theContinue reading “Rural Living in Sooke: Acreages, Horses, And Hobby Farms”
SOLD! House With Suite For Sale In Sooke – 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths – 7047 West Coast Road
SOLD! To get Tim working for you, call 250-885-0512 or email Tim@TimAyres.ca Step inside this wonderfully updated and maintained family home with over 2400 square feet of space. This home is located just a short stroll from Whiffen Spit Park, a very popular seaside stroll in the town of Sooke. Inside, you’ll love the gleamingContinue reading “SOLD! House With Suite For Sale In Sooke – 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths – 7047 West Coast Road”
Sooke Parks in Profile: East Sooke Park
Welcome to a new series on What The Sooke?!: Sooke Parks In Profile. Sooke has some amazing parks – and I want to tell the world about it. From East Sooke to Port Renfrew, our region is dotted with pockets of green space and vast swaths of wilderness, and I’m sure there are even parksContinue reading “Sooke Parks in Profile: East Sooke Park”
Prestige Oceanfront Hotel and Conference Centre Sooke Opens Today
The long wait is over! Sooke has its first full-size commercial hotel, and it’s a beauty! Nestled on the shores of the Sooke Harbour, The Prestige is quite a sight – and offers visitors and guests spectacular views and service, tasty dining options, and a full-service spa. I had the pleasure of joining Mr.Continue reading “Prestige Oceanfront Hotel and Conference Centre Sooke Opens Today”
[Pics] Prestige Hotel And Convention Centre Sooke Nears Completion
I was invited to take a hard hat tour of the brand new Prestige Oceanfront Resort and Convention Centre on the waterfront in Sooke. Their first Vancouver Island property, Prestige has pulled out all the stops and has created something incredible on our shores. Everything is going to be top-notch and elegant. The hotelContinue reading “[Pics] Prestige Hotel And Convention Centre Sooke Nears Completion”