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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
One review for Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
1 review in English
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Review from Lynn H.
Vancouver, BC
8/10/2010 1 photo
I was pretty shocked to see that this Vancouver Island hot-spot has not yet made an appearance on Yelp. Maybe its a defense mechanism... a way to keep visitors out and maintain the local charm but I cannot help but feel that Sooke Potholes needs to make itself known to the world. As they state on the website: "The "potholes" are unique geological formations - deep pools in the river - that offer some of the best freshwater swimming in the region." Essentially, this is an outdoorsy person's wet dream in every sense.
You get there by following the Trans-Canada highway out of Victoria and then taking a few regular roads until you get to the base of the river/park. (check the website for more detailed directions) From there you head in a few kms up the park's main road, park your car and get ready to explore. There is a nice bike path called the "Galloping Goose" (though I have yet to see a single creature "galloping" on it) and you can chose either to cycle or walk along it to get to the potholes. I recommend that you wear water shoes and hike/swim/wade/climb your way straight up the river. It can be difficult to navigate in places (i.e. where you are faced with a waterfall and have to scale up the sheer rock face on either side) but this is a great way to see the river and an even better way to avoid the congested spots where the main potholes are located. There are plenty of semi-secret grottoes, amazing rock formations, waterfalls, cliff jumping spots, and rushing river beds to be found.
There is a camp site in the park and you can contact the parks authority to reserve a spot at the number given here. No matter what... if you are a BC local, a Vancouver Island regular, a UVIC or UBC student, or just a tourist with a bit of an adventurous spirit... Sooke Potholes is absolutely worth the trip!
