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For Victoria locals and visitors alike, our doors are open. Witness the care and detailed workmanship that goes into every product. With our own drying kiln on site, we can control the quality from start to finish.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your home spa experience or integrate a piece of the West Coast’s natural elegance into your routine, Forest Cooperage delivers.
We’re proud to build in Sooke and service our local customers, and were also proud to ship to locations such as the iconic Sundance Resort in Utah, where we recently supplied
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1998, Forest Cooperage has anchored its reputation in the craftsmanship of premium cedar products right here in Sooke. We specialize in western red cedar hot tubs, barrel saunas, cold plunges, and water cisterns, which we ship to local customers, and to locations across the world.
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products that blend seamlessly with the laid-back island lifestyle,
can be right at home anywhere from luxury hotels to rustic off grid cabins,
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In 2019 my husband John and I bought some vacant land in Sooke and we built our ‘Dream Home’ just steps from the Pacific Ocean. The Seagull Studio Vacation Suite sits atop the garage, nestled at the far end of the property, boasting a secluded entrance and a private patio exclusively for its guests. This one-bedroom suite Are you considering buying or selling in the beautiful seaside community of Sooke? No ma er where you may be in your homeownership journey, it would be a privilege to assist you in reaching your real estate gaols. Voted BEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | 2023 by the Sooke community, I’m focused on not only ensuring my clients achieve a successful purchase or sale, but also on going above and beyond to provide a great, client-focused experience. Curious what it would look like to work together? Call, text or email me to set up a no pressure, no cost buyer or seller consultation. C: 250-880-1034 E: info@mackenzieedwards.ca W: www.mackenzieedwards.ca Mackenzie Edwards
a beautiful oversize barrel sauna built from cedar salvaged from a decommissioned logging road bridge. Making beautiful products that bring great moments and memories for our clients drives us in everything we do, whether it’s a sauna on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, or a soaking tub on a Brooklyn rooftop. Ready to bring a touch of Sooke into your life? Visit our workshop to experience our craftsmanship up close, or reach out to us to discuss how we can enhance your space with our cedar wellness products. Your next moment of relaxation is just a conversation away. Visit our intstagram @ forestcooperage to see more of where our products end up! includes a daybed, suitable for an additional adult or child, ensuring comfortable accommodation for all. Equipped with a fully stocked kitchen, the suite facilitates culinary creativity with all the necessary amenities at your fingertips. Step onto the private gated patio of Seagull Studio, where a Weber Gas BBQ awaits, alongside tables and chairs sheltered by a charming Cabana. Indulge in the joy of dining Al Fresco, elevated by the serene ambiance. For cozy evenings, a fire pit is at your disposal, complete with wood when Fire Bans are not in eff ect. The Seagull Studio Vacation Suite SOOKE TO PORT RENFREW Suported by the merchants from Sooke to Port Renfrew EXPLORE! Facebook @ sookebaddogbrewing Instagram baddogbrewingco April hours are 12-6, Tue to Sun 7861 Tugwell Road Sooke 250.6 42 . 362 1 www.baddogbrewing.ca At Home In Nature, All Year Round 2810A Ramsden Rd, Sooke 1-877-557-1961 forestcooperage com
SOOKE TO PORT RENFREW
May 2024
SOOKE PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA: CHORAL REVERIE
SUN, MAY 5 2:30 - 4:30PM
SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL
2023 SHIELDS RD
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus with Conductors Yariv Aloni and Nocholas Fairbank present Choral reverie: the music of Faure & Vaughan Williams. Tickets $28
FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL: YOUTH EDITION FRI, MAY 10, 7PM SAT, MAY 11, 2PM - 7PM SUN, MAY 12, 2PM SOOKE COMMUNITY THEATRE AT EMCS, 6218 SOOK RD Sooke Harbour Players present the classic Footloose, celebrating the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another and the power of forgiveness. General $22, Senior or under 16 $16, under 5 FREE
RUBBER DUCK RACE MAY 4TH, 11AM-2PM
SOOKE RIVER FLATS
Watch the rubber ducks go streaming down the Sooke River –what a quacky whacky way to go! Typically hosted anuually in May, registration is at 11:30am and the ducks race at noon. FREE COMMUNITY CULTURAL
KITCHEN: MEXICAN CUISINE
WED, MAY 8 5:00 - 8:00PM EDWARD MILNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 6218 SOOKE RD Gather with community to
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Suported by the merchants from Sooke to Port Renfrew
EXPLORE!
Boardwalk along the the shore of
a bay at sunset.
Sooke, BC
cook
enjoy
meal
another culture. This month features the cuisine
Mexico. Many recipes use
garden
local
and
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from
of
ingredients from the EMCS
and local producers, connecting meals and discussions back to
food security. FREE
SOOKE GARDEN CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE SAT, MAY 11, 10AM - 2 PM EVERGREEN CENTRE Outdoors and opent to the public. Members are invited to donate plants (well rooted and labeled), seeds, pots, etc., for sale. Proceeds help fund monthly Sooke Farden Club educational presentations FREE ARTIST MEET & GREET SUN, MAY 19 12:00 – 4:00PM SOOKE ART GALLERY 2043 CHURCH ROAD Presented by the Sooke Arts Council, meet and mingle with artists from our region. Enjoy sips and nibbles, art and inspiration! COFFEE HOUSE OPEN STAGE SAT, MAY 18, 7 TO 10PM HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH, 1962 MURRAY RD Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music on the third Saturday of each month. Doors 6:30pm. Open stage 7:00pm, followed by this month’s featured performance by Blackthorn Tickets $10 Performers FREE SOOKE GARDEN CLUB MEETING WED, MAY 22 7– 9PM ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH 2191 TOWNSEND ROAD Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month except June-Aug and Dec. SOOKE COUNTRY MARKET SATURDAYS, 10AM – 2PM APR 20 – OCT 5, 2024 JOHN PHILIPS PARK OTTER POINT ROAD The Saturday Country Market returns April 20. We make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts. New vendors always welcome. TWELVE ANGRY MEN THU, MAY 24, 7:00PM SAT MAY 25 7:00PM SUN MAY 26 2:00PM MATINEE SOOKE COMMUNITY THREATRE AT EMCS, 6218 SOOKE RD General $22, Senior or under 16 $16, under 5 FREE
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