Ride from Sooke Harbour Resort
Discover Biking in Sooke, BC
Thanks to its mild coastal climate, Sooke stays green and bike-ready almost all year—winters are brief and snow-free. Whether you’re cruising in from Vancouver or hitting the dirt trails, Sooke Harbour Resort & Marina has your back with secure bike lockers right at your doorstep.
You don't have to be an expert rider
Trails for Every Rider: Forest & Mountain Biking
Beginner to Pro Options:
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Sooke’s trails are rated green, blue, black, and double-black, just like ski runs—so everyone rides at their own level
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The Sooke Bike Park at SEAPARC features pump tracks, jumps, and skill areas—ideal for honing technique
Harbourview Mountain Bike Trails:
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A network of single-track paths in Sea-to-Sea Regional Park.
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Ride the 5.6 km loop to Mount Manuel Quimper, catching 360° views and an old BC Forest Service lookout
Backcountry Challenge:
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For experienced riders, the route over Mount Brulé is stunning and secluded—perfect if you crave solitude
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Or, dip into the Sooke Potholes for a refreshing post-ride swim
Ride the Goose!
Glide Along the Galloping Goose
No Sooke bike adventure is complete without a ride down the iconic Galloping Goose Regional Trail. This 55 km rail‑trail connects downtown Victoria (via the Lochside Trail) all the way to Sooke, winding through forests, farmland, wetlands, marshes, and even charming seaside towns.
What Makes the Goose Special
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Part of the Trans‑Canada Trail—links to others across Canada, a true coast‑to‑coast path
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Multi‑use joy—share the trail with walkers, runners, horseback riders, skateboarders, even commuters .
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Nature & culture—ride through Douglas‑fir forests, Garry oak groves, wetlands, past castles, cow pastures, and the dramatic Sooke Potholes
Plan your biking in Sooke escape!
Ready to Roll?
In Sooke, every ride feels like a mini-vacation, with ocean views, ancient forests, and a community that embraces the ride. Start planning your biking in Sooke escape today! See trail maps below:
1.Official SEAPARC Bike Park page (with park layout & details):
https://www.seaparc.ca/facilities/sooke-bike-park
2.CRD Sea‑to‑Sea Park – Mount Manuel Quimper & Lakes map PDF:
https://www.crd.ca/media/file/rpssmmqwebsite74d4d955e7e16533860dff00001065ab
3.Sea‑to‑Sea Park page (includes map PDF links):
https://www.crd.ca/parks-recreation/find-park-or-trail/sea-sea-regional-park
4. Galloping Goose Info Brochure (Victoria section)
Historic & scenic highlights from the Johnson Street Bridge eastward, includes sections like Selkirk Trestle:
https://www.gallopinggoosetrail.com/pdf/gallop_goose_info.pdf
4.Trailforks Harbourview MTB region (interactive trail list & maps):
https://www.trailforks.com/region/harbourview/
4. Trailforks “Ridge Trail” – a challenging black diamond singletrack that overlaps terrain like Mount Brulé:
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/ridge-trail-16812/
