Sooke and Port Renfrew - September 16, 2019

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The Perfect Fall Getaway TAKE IN THE CRISP OCEAN AIR WHILE EXPLORING DIVERSE MARINE LIFE IN THE EXPOSED TIDAL POOLS OF BOTANICAL BEACH.

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ake yourself on a perfect Vancouver Island journey this Autumn. Your trip must include a visit to Wild Renfrew.

Nestled in a town where West Coasters go to experience the West Coast, you’ll find a stunning resort completely immersed in nature.

Wild Renfrew is the ideal location to balance exploration and relaxation. There’s accommodation for all lifestyles, with a collection of seaside cottages for a luxury waterfront vacation boasting incredible ocean views, as well as an economical West Coast Trail Lodge for comfort and great proximity to the wilderness.

As the weather shifts and the cool, calm months of fall approach, timing couldn’t be better for a visit to Port Renfrew — a place that allows you to be as wild as you’d like.

Spend your days among the massive firs and cedars of Avatar Grove — an old growth rainforest that’s home to Canada’s “gnarliest” tree. Take in the crisp ocean air while exploring diverse marine life in the exposed tidal pools of Botanical Beach.

Paddle out in the pounding Pacific Ocean and enjoy some epic Canadian surfing, or kick up your feet on a cozy patio and admire the wildlife of the land, sea and sky just outside your doorstep. The options are endless and the choice is all yours.

In the evening, don’t miss a chance to unwind at The Renfrew Pub for a hearty meal of fresh local delicacies, prepared by their talented culinary team. Perhaps, pair your meal with a glass of local craft beer or a fine B.C. wine. No day in Wild Renfrew is complete without a crackling fire to keep you toasty warm while recounting the highlights of your day with loved ones.

Port Renfrew epitomizes the best of what Vancouver Island has to offer. It’s time to explore the lush rainforests and pristine beaches located in a place where the hectic pace of everyday life immediately melts away.

With endless opportunities for outdoor recreation combined with the perfect setting for total relaxation, Wild Renfrew is the premier choice for your fall getaway.

Visit: wildrenfrew.com

REGIONAL EVENTS Sooke Country Market Every Saturday until October From 10 to 2

Summer exhibit highlighting women’s contributions in shaping the past, present and future of the region.

Otter Point Road at Eustace Road

Beach Art Competition Sunday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sooke Country Market is held every Saturday, with fresh organic vegetables, baked goods, preserves, plants, crafts. sookecountrymarket.com

Women of the Sooke Region Exhibit Show runs until Oct. 13 Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Rd.

On the beach at Whiffen Spit Park Sooke Arts Council hosts the annual Beach Art Competition. Everyone welcome. Registration begins at 11 am in the tent. Use only things found on the beach, nothing from home please.

Details: 778-584-5439.

West Coast Outdoor Adventure @Sooke Harbour Resort 6971 West Coast Rd, Sooke BC 250-664-7794 www.WestCoastOutdoor.com

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Steak and Karaoke Night Friday, 13 Sept. 13, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Royal Canadian Legion Br # 54 Legion members and bonafide guests.

Steak night followed by Karaoke 8 to 9ish. Details: 250-642-5913.

Dance Through the Decades Saturday, Sept. 14 , 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Rd. Sooke Lions Clubs hosts ‘Dance Through the Decades’ with The Timebenders. The show of the year, with 15 costume

changes. Tube steak dinner: $25. Doors open 8 p.m. Tickets at Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart & Sooke Pharmasave.

Minimum age 19.

the boardwalk parking lot on Horne Road. Board elections for the coming year and event planning. All welcome to attend. Bring a friend.

Sooke Arts Council Annual General Meeting & Pot Luck Party Tuesday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m.

Apple Festival Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy the company of fellow artists, poets, photographers and general art and music lovers. At Frédérique’s house, 1911 Murray Rd. Last house on the left before you fall off the cliff! Park up the hill at

Sooke Food CHI’s 6th annual Apple Festival. A celebration of harvests, local foods and community.

SOOKE’S MOST

Sunriver Community Garden and Orchard, 2380 Phillips Rd.

Fun for the whole family.

Delicious Tradition

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ittle Vienna Bakery is an authentically European bakery café, and is Sooke’s most delicious tradition and favourite meet up place. Spacious outdoor seating means you can delight in their gorgeous outdoor garden patio well into the fall, and enjoy the warmth of their indoor café when it’s chilly outside. The Austrian-style indoor café

boasts full-length Baroque-style mirrors, gold chandeliers, ornate crown mouldings, period-correct furniture, and a collection of hand-painted Austrian murals by world-renowned French artist, Philippe Metaireau.

Serving fresh, hot breakfasts, hearty lunches with specialty coffees and teas, a wide selection of lighter fare salads, sandwiches and

made-from-scratch, freshly baked pastries and treats — they also offer many gluten and dairy-free and vegan options.

Take home the finest fresh breads, meats, cheeses and much more from their impressive marketplace. Little Vienna Bakery is a must-visit when in Sooke! 6726 West Coast Rd. littleviennabakery.com

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Enter to Win! YOU COULD WIN A WEST COAST EXPERIENCE!

A Red-Seal Chef’s Choice Dinner for Two! Prize includes: Three-course Dinner for Two at the Stickleback West Coast Eatery! The lucky winners will enjoy Stickleback’s waterfront patio and views while they are served a custom-tailored, three-course meal for two, including salad, entree and dessert! Stickleback’s certified Red Seal Chef Justin Shippit will discuss dietary and ingredient options with the winners to create something truly special — just for them!

Deliciousness Awaits AT THE STICKLEBACK WEST COAST EATERY

Here’s how to enter: Simply email your name and daytime phone number to: funandgames@timescolonist.com and tell us what you like about Stickleback’s patio and restaurant, or what you think you would like.

Include ‘Stickleback’ in the subject line.

Contest closes on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 at midnight. The winner’s name will be drawn on Monday, Sept. 16. Winners will be contacted by phone or email. No purchase is necessary. The odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries.

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Sheringham RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

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stablished in 2015 in Shirley and now located in nearby Sooke, Sheringham Distillery is an international-award-winning creator of exceptional spirits, reflecting the unique terroir of Vancouver Island.

Created during a walk on French Beach, their flagship Seaside Gin is a testament to the Island’s West Coast scenery, scents and aura.

Founded by globe-trotting chef Jason MacIsaac and marketing and sales veteran Alayne MacIsaac, the distillery adheres to meticulous smallbatch distilling methods, uses 100 per cent B.C. agricultural products, and sources other ingredients from Vancouver Island whenever possible.

Currently available at private

retailers throughout B.C., Alberta and Manitoba, Sheringham’s range of products includes Seaside Gin, akvavit, vodka, and their Japanese inspired Kazuki Gin. For those looking for something sweet, a coffee liqueur was created to round out their list of offerings.

Limited seasonal releases are also offered each summer and winter, allowing something different to fans of their products.

Earlier this year, Seaside Gin won World’s Best Contemporary Gin at the 2019 World Gin Awards in London, UK, besting 230+ entrants from 25 countries. No other Canadian gin has won such an accolade. Kazuki Gin and akvavit recently picked up silver medals at

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the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition as well. While inspired by all things Japanese, Kazuki gin contains essences of imported dried cherry blossom petals and yuzu peel from Kyoto, as well as green tea leaves and flowers from Westholme Tea Farm in the Cowichan Valley.

The distillery is open for tours and complimentary tastings seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer, and on limited days during the other seasons. Check the website for exact times and dates.

For details on their spirits, awards, recipes and retailers offering their product for sale, as well as bars and restaurants serving Sheringham’s products, visit: sheringhamdistillery.com.

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