My husband and I fell in love with Sooke and after vacationing there for a few years, and decided this is where we would like to retire. The views of the mountains and the water are phenomenal. There is never a dull moment watching the water birds or the seals and sea lions frolic and play. We have seen dolphins, right from our windows, and though have been told by neighbors that orcas will occasionally chase their dinner past our windows, we have not yet seen this. Please take pictures if you do happen to see one :)