Vancouver Island BIking
Biking has been growing in popularity for years, Sooke is a perfect place for all kinds of bikers from casual cyclists to die-hard mountain bikers. The natural climate of Sooke makes it a perfect place for biking anytime of the year, it rarely snows and when it does it never sticks around.
CYCLING INTO SOOKE
From Vancouver, hop on the Tsawwassan Ferry and head to the booth that is special for cyclists, they only charge an extra $2 to bring your bike on board. Get off the Ferry at Swartz Bay, as a cyclist you are given first-off privileges so you are not stuck in the traffic of the cars.
GALLOPING GOOSE TRAIL
Once off the Ferry, you begin on the Lochside Trail, a 29-kilometre multi-use trail, which connects to the Galloping Goose Trail. This 55-kilometre trail will take you right into Sooke. To learn about more biking trails in the Sooke area, check out Map My Ride. Make sure to be aware of road and weather conditions before starting any biking trip.
MOUNTAIN BIKING AROUND SOOKE
From white circle (easiest) to double black diamond (hardest) and everything in between, there is definitely a trail suitable for everyone in the Sooke area. Find the perfect trail here. Do not hesitate to ask our front-desk staff for their personal recommendations on what trail to ride. Make sure to check the trail conditions before starting and bring all the essentials with you.
If you would like to rent a bike while staying in Sooke, West Coast Outdoor Adventures offers mountain bike rentals. Shuttle service to the popular trails is also available.