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relax on the grassy area in front or wander around the back to count all 478 growth rings on
the cross-section of a giant spruce tree. The museum is also home to Sooke Visitor Centre.
Accommodations and Food
M Sooke Harbour House (1528 Whiffen Spit Rd., 250/642-3421 or 800/889-9688,
www.sookeharbourhouse.com , $399-499 s or d) combines the elegance of an upscale
country-style inn with the atmosphere of an exclusive oceanfront resort. The restaurant at-
tracts discerning diners from throughout the world, but the accommodations offered are
equally impressive. The sprawling waterfront property sits on a bluff, with 28 guest rooms
spread throughout immaculately manicured gardens. Each of the rooms reflects a different
aspect of life on the West Coast, and all have stunning views, a wood-burning fireplace, and
a deck or patio. Off-season, rates are reduced up to 40 percent.
a pioneer cabin at Sooke Region Museum