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Saturday, 24 April 2010 15:39 |
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 Nathan and Sarah from Ottawa, left this morning with big smiles and the best souvenir of all.... a glistening 51-pound halibut caught the day before, right here at Otter Point, while out on a local fishing charter. It took their combined strength and skill to bring in the beautiful, fighting, prize halibut that was cooked and feasted on that same night.
The weather may not have been the best for this young couple's vacation, with cloudy skies and intermittent rain, but nothing could dampen their spirits after experiencing one of the most exciting of westcoast thrills. Nathan promised he would forward the photos as soon as he got back home, so stay tuned.
Thanks for sharing in the excitement, Nathan and Sarah, and enjoy the rest of your vacation in B. C. The forecast is for sunny days ahead.
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Sooke at the 2010 Olympics |
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Monday, 01 March 2010 22:04 |
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 The community of Sooke had a proud presence at the Olympic O-zone venue. Visitors to the O-zone walked through "BC Streets" where Sooke had a prominent display of the Sooke Basin and the newly-constructed boardwalk. Visitors "walked the boardwalk" while taking photos of a breeching Orca whale (locally designed and manufactured), sea urchins and wildlife (local artist) and a replica of the 40-pound spring salmon that won the Salmon Derby in 2009.
Community volunteers, including your bed and breakfast hosts, enthusiastically manned the booth and enticed visitors to come to the "real" Sooke (Wild by Nature) and experience the thrill of our west coast wilderness.
The big draw was the $7,500-prize for the On-line Contest at www.sooke2010.com consisting of a 7-day vacation in Sooke for 4 people including accommodation at Sooke Harbour Marina, whale watching, dinner at Sooke Harbour House, zip lining, kayaking and much, much more.
Just go to www.sooke2010.com and Enter to Win.
Here's to your next visit! |
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Sunday, 21 February 2010 21:21 |
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What a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to send a message of love, support and compassion to those people most in need?
With that in mind, the highly acclaimed musical community of Sooke, is putting on the Open your Heart to Haiti Concert on Sunday, February 14 at 2PM at Sooke Community Theatre (EMCS), 6218 Sooke Rd, Sooke.
Participating in this exciting event are members of the Sooke Philharmonic Chamber Players and Chorus, under the direction of Norman Nelson and Wade Noble along with:
- Ekoos Vocal Ensemble
- Grace Notes
- Kim Brandt (guitar)
- Mary Brown
- Nancy Washeim
- The Pothole Pipers
- The Sooke Community Choir
Doors open at 1:30PM and admission is by donation. The concert is sponsored by the EMCS Society, Sooke Moving & Storage, Sooke Fax & Copy Centre, and Village Food Markets.
Beneficiaries will include registered charities directly involved in supporting the relief operations in Haiti. Sooke Rotary Club will be on hand to answer questions on the Shelter Box program, one of the beneficiaries. |
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