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One story home near ocean in Sooke, Canada
Welcome to Vancouver Island!
Family one story home in a quiet neighbourhood on private street. The beach is only steps away, along with acres of beautiful forest. The area is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy experiencing rugged westcoast beaches and hiking trails. The village 1 km away offers whalewatching, surfing, fishing tours, boating, sea kayaking, ziplining, hiking, camping and recreation areas, pool, rink, winery, art galleries, restaurants and shopping. https://www.visitsooke.ca/?fbclid=IwVERFWAPSOMRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR6HQDl1ks0udcb_RLbab1H1XftzzFA4ozTDGzVGUhtB9obzlnKhzDPWu8tO0Q_aem_2YnsvZhrpA3_7f0_buTjXQ
Daytrips:
It is only a 40 minute drive/bus service to beautiful Victoria, the province's Capital. Here you can visit the famous Empress Hotel where Her Majesty the Queen stays, the BC Parliment Buildings, the world famous Butchard Gardens, numerous restaurants, theatres, museums, quaint shops, and upscale shopping malls.
It is a 1 hour 40 minute scenic ferry ride to Vancouver, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Ferries leave hourly and bus tours can take you directly to downtown sights if you prefer not to drive.
From Victoria you can also catch a ferry to Port Angeles, USA. Ferries/flights leave daily from Victoria to downtown Seattle, WA. and would make a great overnight side trip.
Just a few minutes driving West from our home is the start of the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. This is a series of scenic beaches and hiking trails. Pack a picnic for a wonderful day of exploring tidal pools, and maybe catch a glimpse of whales! Plenty of wildlife to see!
http://www.juandefucamarinetrail.com
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 3
- Sleeping Capacity 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Living Area 1800 sq ft
- Total Area 1800 sq ft
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome Yes
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted No
- Car necessary Yes
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 - June 30, 2027 | 3 weeks | Yes |
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Not available until end of August 2026 |
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Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
2026/08/25
August 25, 2026
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Latest date
2027/06/30
June 30, 2027
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Length of stay (nb of days)
3
Weeks
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Flexible dates
Yes
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Neighborhood
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Sooke Bluffs (0.2 km)
About the neighborhood
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLyuQmQwtDQ&list=UUtsvPcqMO3FSbYazi1bHeaQ&index=13&feature=
Just down the road you'll find convenient shopping, a public pool and skating rink, museum, pubs, restaurants, marina and golf course.
If you are an avid golfer we can arrange tee times at Royal Colwood!
Nearest Airport: Victoria International
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 1
- Number of bicycles 0
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Use of boat 0
House essentials
House features
Instruments
Accessibility
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Member since
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- 3 Exchanges made
We are recently retired and looking forward to new adventures
Keith 64 and Lynda 63, are retired small business owners (Government Policy Consulting) and our two children are older. It is just the two of us traveling now. We can be quite flexible regarding travel schedule and duration. We like to golf and are looking forward to trying out some courses abroad. We drive a Ford Escape - automatic and seat 5 persons. Our home is 6 yrs old and on one level and open plan. We have a new hot tub so it’s a very quiet relaxing home.
International airports are in Vancouver and Victoria. We can be flexible in leaving a vehicle at either location.
We have had three exchanges with folks from England,Netherlands, and Scotland. We very much enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to many more successful exchanges. Our neighborhood is very safe for children to bike ride and play. We do have a cat who would stay with family while we're traveling.
Destination Wishlist
- Open to any destination
- Italy
- Slovenia
- Portugal
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- Switzerland
