Shelter Jordan River | Guidebook
Food scene
Cold Shoulder Cafe
11950 W Coast RdDelicious coffee, baked goods and a few souvenirs
Awesome cafe between Sooke and JR. Delicious coffee, baked goods and sandwiches in a little cabin in the woods. Indoor and outdoor seating.
111 locals recommend
Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point RdAwesome cafe between Sooke and JR. Delicious coffee, baked goods and sandwiches in a little cabin in the woods. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Point No Point Resort
10829 W Coast RdDelicious takeout (or oceanfront dine in)
Amazing pizza 10 mins from the house. Check the opening hours as they close for the off season (Nov-April).
58 locals recommend
Stoked Wood Fired Pizzeria and Market
2908 Tieulie PlAmazing pizza 10 mins from the house. Check the opening hours as they close for the off season (Nov-April).
WILD MOUNTAIN Food & Drink
1831 Maple Avenue SouthGreat restaurant in Sooke
Sooke Brewing Company
2057 Otter Point RdNootka Rose Milling
4480 Happy Valley RdOur favourite stop for flour, bread, and a few other goodies.
The Renfrew Pub
17310 Parkinson RdYou can’t miss a stop on this patio in the summer.
Sooke Oceanside Brewery
5871-A Sooke RoadKaffeewagen Cafe "The Wagen"
Ice cream, coffee, treats and an easy stop on the drive to JR.
Coastal Kitchen Cafe
17245 Parkinson RdSummer only spot in Port Ren
Tofino’s Rhino Coffee recently opened another location in Langford - our favourite place to stop for coffee and doughnuts when driving through.
21 locals recommend
Rhino Coffee House
430 Campbell StTofino’s Rhino Coffee recently opened another location in Langford - our favourite place to stop for coffee and doughnuts when driving through.
Sightseeing
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Sooke River RoadAmazing swimming spot
Botanical Beach
Best beach for tide pools
2 min drive from the house and a 10-15 min walk down a nice gravel path to a gorgeous, long sandy beach. Our favourite beach.
13 locals recommend
China Beach (Canada)
2 min drive from the house and a 10-15 min walk down a nice gravel path to a gorgeous, long sandy beach. Our favourite beach.
Approx 0.5km family friendly trail to a beautiful pebble beach featuring a small waterfall
48 locals recommend
Sandcut Beach
11033 West Coast RoadApprox 0.5km family friendly trail to a beautiful pebble beach featuring a small waterfall
French Beach Provincial Park
Great sandy family beach with playground
Considered to be one of the most beautiful beach in Canada. Sandstone cliffs, a waterfall, and sea caves to explore at low tide. 2km walk from the China Beach parking lot (trailhead on the right hand side).
97 locals recommend
Mystic Beach
Considered to be one of the most beautiful beach in Canada. Sandstone cliffs, a waterfall, and sea caves to explore at low tide. 2km walk from the China Beach parking lot (trailhead on the right hand side).
Most reliable surf in the area. Beautiful sandy beach. Plus a hidden waterfall!
40 locals recommend
Sombrio Beach
Most reliable surf in the area. Beautiful sandy beach. Plus a hidden waterfall!
Jordan River
Beach and surf break at the River mouth
Check out a beautiful old growth rainforest. A couple nice loop hikes and home to Canada’s “gnarliest” tree.
51 locals recommend
Avatar Grove
Check out a beautiful old growth rainforest. A couple nice loop hikes and home to Canada’s “gnarliest” tree.
Whale watching from Port Renfrew in a zodiac with knowledgeable guides. They take you along the West Coast Trail coastline in search of all kinds of wildlife.
Orca Spirit Whale Watching Adventures
17293 Parkinson RoadWhale watching from Port Renfrew in a zodiac with knowledgeable guides. They take you along the West Coast Trail coastline in search of all kinds of wildlife.
Stunning views and home to some great coastal hiking trails
95 locals recommend
East Sooke Regional Park
6807 East Sooke RoadStunning views and home to some great coastal hiking trails
Juan de Fuca Trail Trailhead (Southeast / China Beach Terminus)
British Columbia 14West Coast Trail
West Coast TrailSeek & Surf
5871 Sooke RdAwesome local surf shop
Beautiful, historic lighthouse about a 10 min walk from the parking lot. Amazing west coast views.
28 locals recommend
Sheringham Point Lighthouse
1 Sheringham Point RdBeautiful, historic lighthouse about a 10 min walk from the parking lot. Amazing west coast views.