Things to do in Sooke, BC
I was fortunate to have two members of my family come out to visit us from Ontario this past month, my dad and my uncle. My father has been out here before, but my uncle had not, so I wanted to pull out all the stops and make sure he had the time of his life.
We ended up doing more than what you see on this video, but I think these clips top the highlights for them both.
I'd like to thank the following companies for giving us a fantastic time.
Sooke Coastal Explorations
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Fishing BC Presents: Port Hardy with Tides and Tales Sport Fishing Adventures
There’s few places on the West Coast that can put an angler onto fighting salmon just seven minutes from the dock.
That’s the allure of Port Hardy, a small community tucked into a deep inlet on the north coast of Vancouver Island. This is the last stop on Highway 19 and the wildness is apparent. Diving eagles and breaching whales blend with old-growth forests and steep rocky shores to paint an unbelievable picture of nature at its best.
For Mike Kelly, the owner of Tides and Tales, the allure of the place is also about its variety.
“You leave the dock early in the morning and head out into Queen Charlotte Straight, and that’s where the predictions end. Every day is totally different,” he says. “It’s the variety that keeps me coming back.”
From salmon to halibut, the opportunities to connect with wild fish abound.
“This really is a fish highway,” he says. “It’s one of the best salmon fishing spots on the West Coast.”
Visit tidesandtales.com to book a fishing adventure.
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Amazing King Salmon Fishing off the west coast of Canada
Zeballos is such an amazing destination and we were fortunate to be able to return for a second year of fishing along with members of Northwest Fishing Reports. It's our NWFR Member's Adventure - great action, join in on the fun!
Guide Adrian O'Connor of gets into some great fishing and offers tips on how to target chinook salmon in saltwater both inshore and offshore.
The Reel Obsession Canadian fishing experience includes meals (great chef prepared food), lodging, and top fishing guide captains.
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West Coast Fishing - Prince Rupert BC
Another exciting fishing trip from the R&R Outdoor Productions crew. This year hooking into some big king salmon, lots of grab, and of course, the famous halibut!
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Winter Chinook Fishing off of Vancouver Island
Went out with Ocean Dreams Charter for a buddy's Birthday and was able to net a couple nice Winter Chinook Salmon off of the waters of the Juan De Fuca Straight in Sooke, BC.
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Sooke River Salmon Run 1 2010 West Coast Outdoor - we'll get you into nature.
This was supposed to be a video highlight the salmon run up the Sooke River. The river was in flood so became a test of Hobie's Mirage Drive pedal flipper system against the flow of the river.... Impresive.
I did get to film some salmon - about 2.5km up the rive form the Sooke Rd bridge.
Fish we caught on the weekend at bowen
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Trying to get a under water shot of the seal ....
Fish On! Fishing for King Salmon at Westport, WA
Strong as an ox, cool as a cucumber - Mike lands a decent king salmon at Westport, WA. We were trolling with downriggers, flashers, and herring at about 75-100 feet just offshore.
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Feeding the Seals - Sooke British Columbia, West Coast
Feeding the seals at the dock in Sooke British Columbia.
Flyfishing for Chum, Sooke, BC
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Talk About with John Twigg
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Sooke River Snork'n
Some cute little fishies at the family swimming hole. My Dad subsequently caught the big one and BBQ'd it. Music is Freedom at last by Carmanah.
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Salmon fishing at Duncanby Lodge Rivers Inlet BC
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Salmon after Salmon after Salmon
On a charter offer purchased at the Sooke Rotary Auction, Tony, Al, Mark, and Gord join Dan from Pacific Sportfishing Charters for an excellent day on calm waters west of Port Renfrew, BC, Canada.
We limited out on spring salmon, and brought in a couple of small halibut too!
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Elk/Beaver Lake 10km Trail Run (clockwise) in Saanich BC
Elk/Beaver Lake 10km Trail Run (clockwise around the lake) from start to finish. HD POV video.
Our CANADA ROAD TRIP to VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia Starts NOW!
Today we are kicking off a trip that we’ve been wanting to do for a very long time: a road trip across the length of Vancouver Island! Sam grew up on the West Coast but moved away when he went to university, and I had never been there, so it was high time we both visited. To make things even more special, when our dads heard we were travelling to Vancouver Island, they both decided to come along, so we embarked on this road trip as a gang of 4! This is the first episode of our Vancouver Island road trip and it was mostly a travel day. We flew from Toronto to Vancouver to Victoria, and then picked up a rental car at the airport. We had to drive up to Mount Washington, which would act as our base for the first few days, but on the way up there we also stopped in the town of Chemainus, which is known for its many murals, and in Cathedral Grove, where we saw Douglas-fir trees that are over 800 years old! It was a great first day on the island. More to come soon! You can view the full list of all the places we visited here:
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Our CANADA ROAD TRIP to VANCOUVER ISLAND, British Columbia Starts NOW!
Come join us for an epic road trip to Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada where partner with Trover to cover the island from the south all the way up to the north. Unlike most Vancouver Island road trips and travel series which focus on the triangle of Vancouver, Nanaimo and Tofino, we branch off and visit lesser-known places such as Gold River, Port Alice and Malcolm Island just to name a few.
Our trip to Vancouver Island starts off with a flight from Toronto to Vancouver, followed by the shortest flight of our lives from Vancouver to Victoria. From Victoria, we head to our base of Mount Washington in the central part of the island, where highlights include spotting black bears, hiking in Mount Washington and visiting vineyards in Comox.
Our journey then continues to Gold River, Sam's hometown, where we board the Uchuck III en route to Friendly Cove. We also go to nearby Campbell River where we walk along a beautiful fishing dock, tour a hatchery and come across a black bear, and hike in Elk Falls which was our favourite hike on this entire journey.
Heading to northern Vancouver Island, we base ourselves in Port Alice and visit the nearby towns of Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove. For separate day trips, we take the ferry to Malcolm Island where we visit the former Finnish Community of Sointula and take another ferry to Alert Bay where we have the opportunity to appreciate First Nations totem poles, artwork and museums.
Our Vancouver Island road trip concludes with visits to Parksville, Nanaimo and Victoria. Overall, it was one of the best road trips we've ever done focusing mostly on nature, outdoor adventure, wildlife spotting and visiting off-the-beaten-path villages and communities that have a lot to offer but aren't that well known.
If you are thinking of doing a Canada road trip, Vancouver Island should be at the top of your list. For more information and tips on all the places we visited on Vancouver Island, you can check out this Trover list:
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