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Sooke A Few Quick Facts About Sooke
Neighbourhoods: Becher Bay, Billings Spit, Broomhill, East Sooke, French Beach, John Muir, Jordan River, Kemp Lake, North Sooke, Otter Point, Port Renfrew, Saseenos, Sheringham Point, Sooke River, Sooke Village Core, West Coast Road, Whiffin Spit Sooke offers small town hospitality and spectacular scenery. Many residents, preferring to live in a small community, commute to work in Victoria. There is a vibrant volunteer spirit in Sooke, with lots of annual and seasonal Community events. A majority of residents of the Sooke area were at one time employed either directly or indirectly by the forestry and fishing industries. However, with the downturn in these industries, the population has seen a growth in its tourism. There are over 80 Bed & Breakfasts, hotels, resorts and numerous fishing charter companies that sustain a vibrant tourism economy. Sooke's relaxing lifestyle and relatively low cost of housing make the community attractive to seniors and young working families. The area offers a multitude of recreational and learning opportunities. Education is available from kindergarten through grade 12 and post-secondary opportunities are available at Edward Milne Community School.. Emergency services include a fire department, R.C.M.P. detachment and ambulance service. |
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population of Sooke is 9,287 (2001).