News and Public Notices

The Sooke Philharmonic Fling returns Sunday, July 5 at 2:30 p.m. with Music and Movement. Enjoy live orchestral music, prize draws and family-friendly fun at Ed Macgregor Park. Bring a chair, hat and sunscreen. Parking is limited; please carpool or use alternative modes of transportation, if possible. 

Property taxes are due Thursday, July 2. Pay and claim your Home Owner Grant by the deadline to avoid a 10% late penalty.

Update - 12:45pm, Friday, June 26, 2026: Sooke Road Reopened

Thank you for your patience. Sooke Road is now open in both directions following the earlier motor vehicle incident in the 5700 block. Please expect minor delays as traffic clears.

Sooke Region Museum hosts its Annual Open House and Salmon BBQ June 28, featuring free activities, tours, live music and advance salmon meal tickets.

The District of Sooke joins communities across Canada in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day to honour and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. 

BC Transit’s June 29 seasonal service change includes route adjustments, added ferry and tourism service, school trip suspensions, and a West Saanich detour planned construction.

The District invites applications for its Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) Tourism Advisory Committee to guide visitor-supported tourism funding, with applications open until midnight on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Celebrate Canada Day in Sooke on July 1 at Fred Milne Park with family-friendly entertainment, food, vendors, community displays, kids’ activities, cupcakes, and live music by Late Shift.

The District reminds residents to give sows and cubs space, use caution on trails, secure attractants, and report concerning bear behaviour to Conservation.

Share your input on the CRD’s Regional Transportation Plan by completing an online survey from June 15 to July 5 at GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/MovingTogether.