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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
Make a splash at Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, one of the most popular spots in British Columbia to swim in a natural setting. Located in a 7.28 hectare (17.9 acre) regional park, the potholes were originally formed 15,000 years ago from glacial movement in the last ice age. Today the holes are are filled with clear, fresh water used for diving, swimming, and playing. You'll find picnic areas near the pools that offer a spot for resting as the river babbles alongside; watch Chinook salmon swim the currents. Restrooms are available in the car park. Using our world travel planner, Sooke attractions like Sooke Potholes Provincial Park can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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Sooke Potholes Provincial Park Reviews
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The Sooke Potholes are beautiful. Combination of pools of water, and running water over rocks. No salmon when we went there, but they come up during spawning season. more »
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As a resident of Sooke, I visit the Sooke Potholes regularly as it offers beautify warm water in the summer for families to play in the water, visitors to see the swirling waters through the potholes ... more »
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Absolutely beautiful park. The potholes of water were incredible fun and refreshing to swim in. They also had an abandoned castle with beautiful graffiti but it is closed off to public. A must visit if you’re in Vancouver island.
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This place is beautiful!! I go every summer. There are multiple swimming places, many you just have to climb down to. There is a shallow area I always see families near the "entrance". If you want to hike, park at the lower parking lots, but if you want to swim, you want to be at the further parking spots. You will still have to walk 10-15 mins to any good spot.
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