| Sooke Mountain Provincial Park | |||||||
| Iucn Category: | II | ||||||
| Iucn Ref: | [1] | ||||||
| Photo Width: | 260px | ||||||
| Map: | Vancouver Island##British Columbia#CAN BC Capital | ||||||
| Map Width: | 260px | ||||||
| Relief: | yes | ||||||
| Location: | Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada | ||||||
| Nearest City: | Sooke | ||||||
| Coordinates: | 48.4394°N -123.6586°W | ||||||
| Area Ha: | 450 | ||||||
| Designation: | Class B Provincial Park[2] | ||||||
| Established: | June 25, 1928 | ||||||
| Governing Body: | BC Parks | ||||||
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Sooke Mountain Provincial Park is a Class B provincial park located at the southern end of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The park was established on June 25, 1928, to protect local wildlife and preserve the scenic wilderness of the area. Sooke Mountain is now part of the larger Sea to Sea Green Blue Belt surrounding Greater Victoria.[3]
The park was originally used as a wilderness destination by the Canadian Pacific Railway where visitors could stay at a private lodge overlooking Sheilds Lake.[4] The lodge burned down in the 1960s with only its brick foundation remaining.[5]
The park and its neighbouring properties was logged during the 1950s.[5]
The park is largely undeveloped with no park facilities. Fishing, hunting, and backcountry hiking are popular activities. Off-road vehicles are prohibited within the park.[3]