Cabin Point and Babbington Hill Loop have an elevation gain of 372 m (1220.4 ft). Also, Cabin Point Interior Trail Loop has an elevation gain of 277 m (908.8 ft). They are two significant coastlines suitable for whale-watching tours. Cabin Point whale watching area has extensive access to the Salish Sea and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Cabin Point enables visitors to a wide range of activities for those who plan to have a great Sooke whale watching experience.
The best time for Cabin Point whale watching is between April until September. However, whale watching possibility differs from time to time. It depends on the water temperature, also food accessibility for the whales. Bird watching is another merit of visiting Cabin Point coastline.
Orcas and Humpbacks:
Killer Whales (Orcas) and Humpbacks diving around Sooke give visitors ample opportunity to encounter these marvellous marine animals. Orcas are social animals that travel in groups known as pods. The pods usually are led by females with social hierarchies.
Other types of whales and mammals:
Gray, Fin and Minke Whales may also be visible during excursions. Other creatures include Harbor Seals, Elephant Seals, Dall's Porpoise, Harbour Porpoise, California Sea Lions, and bald eagles.
Cabin Point, East Sooke Park, is located in Parkheights Dr, Juan de Fuca, BC V9Z 1B7, Vancouver Island, Canada. You can find the place in East Sooke Regional Park, south of the island. It is about 19.8 km (12.3 miles) away from downtown Sooke, to the southeast. Some other hot spots for Sooke whale watching are Creyke Point, Spirit Bay Visitor Centre, Beechey Head, West Coast Outdoor Adventure, and Otter Point Park.
From Nanaimo:
Distance from Nanaimo: 118 km (73.3 miles) / Takes about an hour and a half.
Getting to Cabin Point from Nanaimo is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S. Take Wallace St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S for 550 m (1804.4). Turn right onto Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S and drive 94.1 km (58.4 miles). Continue on Westshore Pkwy to your destination in Juan de Fuca. After 23 km (14.3 miles), you will reach Cabin Point, East Sooke Park.
From Victoria:
Distance from Victoria: 39.1 km (24.3 miles) / Takes about 40 minutes.
Getting to Cabin Point from Victoria is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N. Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N to Westshore Pkwy in Langford for 16.1 km (10 miles). Go on to Westshore Pkwy to Juan De Fuca Hwy/Sooke Rd/BC-14 W. After 4.2 km (2.6 miles), continue on Juan De Fuca Hwy/Sooke Rd/BC-14 W to Juan de Fuca. Drive 16.9 km (10.5 miles) and continue on Becher Bay Rd to your destination. After 1.8 km (1.1 miles), you will reach Cabin Point, East Sooke Park.