Vancouver Island Gold Rush!...VIPMA unveils the new Leechtown Monument
In 1864 Vancouver Island had its own brief gold rush creating Leechtown. The original cairn commemorating the boomtown has long vanished. With a team of volunteers and supporters VIPMA (the Vancouver Island Placer Mining Association) replaced the cairn with a new boulder monument. Unveiled by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Judith Guichon, in July 2014 it marks the 150th anniversary of this still producing gold area.
The Official Sooke, British Columbia, Tourism Video
Sooke, British Columbia is a picturesque, seaside town situated on the dynamic south-western shores of Vancouver Island. Sooke boasts fabulous accommodations, restaurants, galleries and shops, as well as provincial parks, unspoiled rainforests, tranquil beaches -- a destination well worth the short trip from Victoria: British Columbia's capital city.
From its top-rated restaurants and world-renowned accommodations to its acres of rainforest and windswept coastlines, the artisan Sooke community offers endless possibilities:
Stroll along the sandy shorelines, ideal for beachcombing and uncovering marine treasures.
Rent a kayak and tour the Sooke basin, which expands into the open waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Take to open water to observe Orcas, Humpback and Grey whales, Elephant Seals and other marine life in their natural habitat.
Embark on a fishing charter and 'catch' your dinner.
Watch the Harbour Seals hover around the fish cleaning stations at a local marina.
Enjoy the ambience while you sip honey wine at a local meadery.
Pamper yourself at one of Sooke's tranquil spas.
Visit a local artist's studio.
Hike and explore East Sooke Regional Park's more than 3,500 acres of ancient coastal rainforest.
However you like to spend your time, Sooke, British Columbia has something for everyone. So, what's stopping you from discovering Sooke? Explore DiscoverSooke.com and then travel to Sooke to experience the attractions and activities firsthand.
Gold Rush Sooke Season 1 Episode 1
Running the mini highbanker and finding gold in Sooke BC.
On my claim at Sooke potholes.
Kayaking in Sooke B.C.
Great morning kayak with Rush Adventures. We paddled out into the basin, through the Goodrich Islands where we got to see plenty of cute harbour seals chilling out on the rocks! Lots of wild life,nature and definitely worth the trip out to Sooke.
Sooke Basin Kayaking
Very friendly staff. Prices were reasonable, the equipment was in good shape. I would highly recommend Rush Adventures and I would definitely do it again!
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
Sooke Coastal Fishing Charters
2 Reel Fishing Adventures
Adrenaline Zipline
Azeets Gold Panning Adventure Sooke Potholes BC
Gold Pans, Placer Claims & Ghost Towns, Vancouver Island, Sooke, British Columbia Canada
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4x4ing In Sooke BC August 30th 2017
4x4ing In Sooke BC August 30th 2017
Couple of cool runs in the toyota Up near butler main in sooke bc. If you want to feel free to subscribe for more offroading content!
Sooke Potholes River Rush
A short trip down the river. The Sooke Potholes is a regional park located approximately 45 minutes from Victoria, British Columbia Canada. Camping and day trips are very popular. sookepotholes.ca
Sooke hills camp and fish. Vancouver island
Camping, hiking and fishing on Vancouver island. Sooke hills. Cutthroat trout fishing.
Sooke Potholes Provincial Park (Cutthroat trout & Seals)
Went snorkeling at the Sooke Potholes Provincial Park (British Columbia, Canada) and saw a Black bear and Cutthroat trout! Afterwards, we had some amazing seafood with an incredible view at West Coast Grill. After dinner, we walked along the docks and found some friendly seals.
Sooke, BC Halibut Fishing
We took a day charter trip with Sooke Coastal Fishing Charters to target Halibut and they didn't disappoint.
We were about a 15 minute boat ride from the docks in Sooke to the fishing grounds where we caught the two Halibut. One was about 15 lbs and the other about 25 lbs,
The sun was out full force and so was the wind and waves. but that didn't stop us from having a blast jigging for halibut.
We each walked away with enough Halibut to last us quite some time. Thank you Sooke Coastal Fishing Charters for a great day of Halibut Fishing.
Awsome Gold Cleanup Sooke River, Vancouver Island, Canada
Sooke Potholes morning sluicing cleanup using desert fox. With uncle garfy. About 8-10 half buckets of material to get almost 2 grams. This is only part of the cleanup...
Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tour - Sooke B.C.
We took a trip with Adrenaline Zipline Adventure Tours
This tour has 8 different Ziplines, suspension bridges, an ATV ride up the hills of Sooke with loads and loads of fun overlooking the Sooke area. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Victoria and only 10 minutes from downtown Sooke, it's a perfect destination for an afternoon of fun.
The longest of the runs is 1000 feet long and is approx. 150 feet off the forest floor while the fastest zipline has you screaming toward the end around 70 kilometers an hour.
The guides are knowledgeable, fun and explain how to make the most whizzing down the lines.
Just one of the many exciting and awesome things to do in the Sooke Region.
For more information about Sooke and the Sooke Region, please visit the official Discover Sooke website at
SkyTrek Adventure Park, British Columbia (BC), Canada
Come and climb trees at SkyTrek Adventure Park, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. Get your adenaline rush with our 3 High Ropes Courses (for adults and teens), the Kids Tree Adventure, the Kids Jungle Gym and the brand new Adventure Tower (Sky Swing, Climbing Wall, etc.)! SkyTrek provides fun attractions in BC for all the family!
Prospecting the Nanaimo River, and frustration with the Gold Bug 2.
Another day on the Nanaimo river, prospecting a couple new spots with my kids, without much luck. Also, a bit of a frustration induced rant about the Fisher Gold Bug 2. Starting to think I made a bad impulse purchase. :(
MUSIC CREDIT: Bloom Line - Sink or Swim.
Sooke Potholes Regional Park
Join me as I explore parts of Sooke Potholes Regional Park with my camera. The Sooke River cared out some interesting landscape features and Todd Creek, which has a nice waterfall, flows into it.
quaddin @ Sooke
quaddin around Sooke, BC
Lookin 4 GOLD and Found a Quartz Vein on Vancouver Island Canada.
Exposing a quartz vein on Vancouver Island about an hour drive from Victoria.
The sooke Crew
Gettinger Done Sooke style