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Sooke
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Sooke is a charming coastal town on Vancouver Island, known for its natural scenery, pristine beaches, and relaxed atmosphere. Popular with outdoor adventurers, Sooke boasts a strong sense of community and easy access to some of British Columbia's finest parks and trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
6,145
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.37°, -123.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,458
Local Cost
$1,544
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
15.2°C
Winter Avg
4.2°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
-10.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1250 mm
Internet Speed
245 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
39
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
47.0
Airport
YWH
Distance
26 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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