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Where the rainforest meets the sea

Welcome to Sooke!

Welcome to the District of Sooke—a vibrant coastal community where nature, connection, and opportunity meet. Whether you are moving here permanently or just settling in, we want to make your transition as smooth as possible. 

This page provides quick access to essential services, municipal resources, and community information to help you get started. From emergency contacts to local business support, everything you need to know is just a click away.

Getting started in Sooke.

Find the information you need by clicking to expand the sections below. 

Business & Economic Development

  • Start or Grow Your Business in Sooke: New resource coming soon

  • Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): Dial 9-1-1 

  • Backyard burning permitted November 1 – April 30 (only when air quality is GOOD): Please see Burning Regulations 

  • Bylaw Services for Fire Concerns: 250-642-1634 

  • Immediate Fire Emergency: Call 9-1-1 

Local Health Clinics & Services 

  • Sooke Health Unit: 104-6672 Wadams Way | 250-519-3487 

Need a Family Doctor or Access to Medical Resources? 

  • Animal Control & Licensing: 250-478-0624 

  • Property Taxes Due: First business day after July 1st 

  • How to Pay Property Taxes: New resource page coming soon

Recycling Services 

Garbage Collection

  • Please See Business Directory for provider providers. Garbage municipal is not a municipal service in Sooke, allowing you to schedule this service at a frequency that works best for your household.

  • Live Highway Traffic Conditions: Drive BC 

  • Highway 14 Concerns: Emcon (road maintenance and animal-on-highway removal): 1-866-353-3136 

  • Contact Municipal Hall:  250-642-1634 

Water, Electricity, & Gas 

  • CRD Water: 250-474-9600 

  • BC Hydro (Power Outages & Downed Lines): 1-888-769-3766 

  • FortisBC (Natural Gas Emergencies): 1-800-663-9911 

  • Telus (Downed Lines): 1-888-811-2323 

Wastewater Services 

  • During Office Hours (Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM - 4 PM): 250-642-1634, press 3 

  • After-Hours Emergency: 250-642-1634, press 5 

Contact Us

District of Sooke
2205 Otter Point Road
Sooke, BC V9Z 1J2 


Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Phone: 250-642-1634

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