Neighbourhoods
Sooke is the first stop on the Pacific Marine Circle Route (heading clockwise)
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Sooke
Sooke is the first stop on the Pacific Marine Circle Route (heading clockwise)
Port Renfrew is the most westerly community on the Pacific Marine circle route. You will find a general store and the Port Renfrew Pub and Restaurant.
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Port Renfrew
6638 Deering RdPort Renfrew is the most westerly community on the Pacific Marine circle route. You will find a general store and the Port Renfrew Pub and Restaurant.
Lake Cowichan is a small town on the lake that offers dining, shopping, camping and other outdoor activities such as riding an inner tube down the river. There area several camping areas just outside of Lake Cowichan as well.
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Lake Cowichan
Lake Cowichan is a small town on the lake that offers dining, shopping, camping and other outdoor activities such as riding an inner tube down the river. There area several camping areas just outside of Lake Cowichan as well.
Sooke
An old favourite of locals, Mom's cafe has been around for decades serving up great food.
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Mom's Cafe
2036 Sheilds RdAn old favourite of locals, Mom's cafe has been around for decades serving up great food.
Sheringham Distillery
4382 W Coast RdSooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadWhiffin Spit ocean side trail is popular among dog walkers, birders and marine life enthusiasts. With views across to East Sooke, into the Sooke Basin and out to the Juan de Fuca Strait
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Whiffin Spit Road
Whiffin Spit RoadWhiffin Spit ocean side trail is popular among dog walkers, birders and marine life enthusiasts. With views across to East Sooke, into the Sooke Basin and out to the Juan de Fuca Strait
West Coast - West of Sooke
In the community of Shirley, Shirley Delicious is a favourite of locals and tourists travelling out along the west coast.
Currently open for breakfast and lunch and closed Tuesdays, Check for hours before heading there.
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Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdIn the community of Shirley, Shirley Delicious is a favourite of locals and tourists travelling out along the west coast.
Currently open for breakfast and lunch and closed Tuesdays, Check for hours before heading there.
Enjoy beautiful views from Sheringham Point Lighthouse. You might even see Whales and other sea life
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Sheringham Point Lighthouse
1 Sheringham Point RdEnjoy beautiful views from Sheringham Point Lighthouse. You might even see Whales and other sea life
One of several beaches along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, the trail to Sandcut Beach is only about 400 meters (approx. 1/4 mile) to the beach and the trail is easy to moderate, with a small set of stair and a few boardwalks
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Sandcut Beach
11033 West Coast RoadOne of several beaches along the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, the trail to Sandcut Beach is only about 400 meters (approx. 1/4 mile) to the beach and the trail is easy to moderate, with a small set of stair and a few boardwalks
Jordan River offers lovely beaches with a view of the open ocean, camping and a food stand.
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Jordan River
Jordan River offers lovely beaches with a view of the open ocean, camping and a food stand.
Between Shirley and Port Renfrew you will find several beaches, in order: French Beach, Sandcut Beach, China Beach, Mystic Beach and Sombrio Beach. Plus a few in between. Watch for entrances and parking as some have limited parking and can be difficult to spot, while others are quite easy to spot.
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Juan de Fuca Marine TrailBetween Shirley and Port Renfrew you will find several beaches, in order: French Beach, Sandcut Beach, China Beach, Mystic Beach and Sombrio Beach. Plus a few in between. Watch for entrances and parking as some have limited parking and can be difficult to spot, while others are quite easy to spot.
Sombrio Beach is a local favourite with a rich history and incredible natural beauty. It offers a large parking area and overnight camping. The trail is about 250 meters from the parking to beach.
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Sombrio Beach
Sombrio Beach is a local favourite with a rich history and incredible natural beauty. It offers a large parking area and overnight camping. The trail is about 250 meters from the parking to beach.
Botanical Beach is at the farthest end of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. It offers an easy trail to the beach with incredible views out to the open ocean and many tide pools with sea life such as crabs and sea anemones along the shore. (PEASE Don’t touch, remove or disturb any tide pool life including shells, plants, fauna, kelp, etc. – they are all part of a vulnerable ecosystem that Botanical Beach was established to protect. Even touching the water in a tide pool with sunscreen on your hands can create an “oil slick” that could kill the vulnerable creatures. Please take only Photos)
It is best to visit during low tide (1.2 meters or less is best) so you might want to check tide levels first Waterlevel. gc .ca
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Botanical Beach
Botanical Beach is at the farthest end of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. It offers an easy trail to the beach with incredible views out to the open ocean and many tide pools with sea life such as crabs and sea anemones along the shore. (PEASE Don’t touch, remove or disturb any tide pool life including shells, plants, fauna, kelp, etc. – they are all part of a vulnerable ecosystem that Botanical Beach was established to protect. Even touching the water in a tide pool with sunscreen on your hands can create an “oil slick” that could kill the vulnerable creatures. Please take only Photos)
It is best to visit during low tide (1.2 meters or less is best) so you might want to check tide levels first Waterlevel. gc .ca
Port Renfrew to Lake Cowichan
Just past Port Renfrew you will find Fairy Lake, a BC Forest Site offering hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing, mountain biking, picnicking, and fishing.
Fairy Lake Recreation Site
Pacific Marine RoadJust past Port Renfrew you will find Fairy Lake, a BC Forest Site offering hiking, swimming, camping, canoeing, mountain biking, picnicking, and fishing.
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The Pacific Marine Circle Route
The full circle takes most of the day, so it is advised to set out early. Or, you can enjoy a drive to any of the viewpoints along the way to take in some of the most amazing views and natural beauty.
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