The Pier at Prestige Oceanfront Resort

Along the water behind the impressive Prestige Hotel, a number of nesting boxes have been installed along the Sooke Pier to house Purple Martins that return annually to rear their young. Installed thanks to a collaboration with a number of community members, the twelve boxes form the basis of a bustling colony that peaks during the summer breeding season. Be sure to scan the waters around the pier for waterfowl and wildlife during your visit, it is not uncommon to spot Harbour Seals in the area and although rare, Killer Whales have been known to pass by.