SOOKE NEIGHBOURHOOD · BRITISH COLUMBIA

Whiffin
Spit

A popular coastal residential area where established homes, harbour outlooks and the landmark spit create a strong sense of place.

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$804,300OCTOBER 2026 REGIONAL BENCHMARK

Wild coastREGIONAL CHARACTER

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Whiffin Spit home at 1607 Marshalls Place from the New Chapter Team Portfolio — Team Portfolio · 1607 Marshalls Place · Photo source · portfolio image; current condition and availability may differ

THE STORY

The story of
Whiffin Spit.

A harbour landmark with stories to share

At the base of Whiffin Spit, Quimper Park commemorates the 1790 Spanish arrival at Sooke Harbour. The museum records the park’s dedication in 1990 and the cedar panels designed by T’Sou-ke artist Darlene George. Together, they offer a place to consider the meeting of cultures within a much longer Indigenous history of this coast.

Today the spit is a defining part of the neighbourhood’s identity: harbour light on one side, the strait on the other and a much-loved place to stretch your legs. Established homes and gardens, with water outlooks at select addresses, create an inviting setting for people drawn to a close connection with the shore.

Local history: Sooke Region Museum ↗

WHERE YOU'LL FIND IT

Within
Sooke.

The neighbourhood occupies the peninsula south of central Sooke between the harbour, Juan de Fuca Strait and West Coast Road.

RouteWhiffin Spit Road to town

ConnectWest Coast Road east and west

OutdoorsHarbour and coastal walking routes

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SOOKE MARKET · OCTOBER 2026

Sooke Region
Valuation Changes

VREB’s public October 2026 statistical package reports a Sooke single-family benchmark of $804,300. This district-level figure provides context for properties in Whiffin Spit; it is not a benchmark specific to Whiffin Spit or a valuation of an individual home.

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Sooke single-family · October 2026

$804,300

September 2026

$807,300

October 2025

$828,900

CREA/VREB MLS® HPI, Sooke district single-family benchmark, October 2026. Released November 2, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. Figures describe the wider Sooke market, including its outer-coast MLS® sub-areas. They are not neighbourhood-specific prices, average asking prices or appraisals. View the October VREB statistics, page 5 ↗

WHIFFIN SPIT · SOLD & PENDING MARKET SNAPSHOT

A year of sold and pending activity

November 1, 2025–October 31, 2026 · using the sold-date search filter confirmed by New Chapter Real Estate Team. The snapshot includes both sold (SLD) and pending (PND) records returned in the supplied Matrix report, with property types kept separate.

22 sold and pending records · 21 marked sold (SLD) · 1 marked pending (PND).

Whiffin Spit · sold and pending records by property type
Property type	Sold + pending	Sold / pending	Median reported price	Reported price range	Median days on market
Detached homes	14	13 / 1	$855,000	$665,400–$1,345,000	81
Townhomes	6	6 / 0	$717,500	$440,000–$875,000	55.5
Half duplexes	2	2 / 0	$678,500	$622,000–$735,000	28.5

Small samples: half duplexes (2). With fewer than five records, individual properties can strongly affect these figures. A one-record median and range describe that record alone.

Pending status: Pending records are included in all figures above, using their reported prices and DoM. Statuses are as shown in the supplied report; pending records are identified separately and are not presented as completed transfers. Their prices or status may change.

Prices are rounded to the nearest dollar. The median is the middle reported price across sold and pending records, not the VREB HPI benchmark or a valuation of an individual property. Days on market use Matrix’s reported DoM field, rather than independently reconstructed cumulative marketing periods. Counts refer to MLS listing records.

Source: Matrix Property Single Line – Ratios report supplied by New Chapter Real Estate Team. These are historical report figures; use the listings feed for current active properties.

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THE HOMES

Choose the walk and the home.

We would shortlist Whiffin Spit when easy access to a coastal walk matters more than a large rural holding. Compare established detached homes with attached housing on their own terms: outdoor upkeep, shared amenities and ownership costs can change the fit as much as the outlook.

The important distinction is between living near the spit and owning waterfront. Test the real route to the park and compare the garden, storage and main-floor layout you will use. For attached homes, a clear maintenance record deserves as much attention as a harbour view.

01Explore the available properties
02Compare layouts and usable space
03Picture your everyday routine
04Review recent local sales

Established residential property at 1704 Whiffin Spit Road from the Team Portfolio — Team Portfolio · 1704 Whiffin Spit Road · Photo source · portfolio image; current condition and availability may differ

THE OUTDOORS

Landscape shapes
daily life.

The spit is a year-round walking destination with harbour, mountain and marine views, while nearby coves support paddling and beach access.

Use designated accessConditions, access, closures and permitted activities can change. Check the responsible municipality, regional district, park agency or land manager before visiting.

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THE EVERYDAY

Local rhythm,
regional connections.

Find your own local rhythm in Whiffin Spit, with outdoor places to explore and community connections across the wider Sooke region. Compare the routes and services you use every day as you get to know the area.

COMMUNITY

District of Sooke

Official local information, planning, services and community notices.

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OUTDOORS

Whiffin Spit Park

The spit is a year-round walking destination with harbour, mountain and marine views, while nearby coves support paddling and beach access.

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SCHOOLS

Sooke School District

Confirm current catchments, transportation and program availability for the exact address.

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Current Whiffin Spit homes

Compare active listings with recent local sales and property-specific due diligence.

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A CONSIDERED CHOICE

Is Whiffin Spit
your next chapter?

Whiffin Spit may suit buyers who value a popular coastal residential area where established homes, harbour outlooks and the landmark spit create a strong sense of place.

Review shoreline and tsunami context, marine exposure, drainage, sewer service, road access, older systems and the exact quality of views. A local viewing and address-specific market review remain essential.

THE DETAILS

Neighbourhood
questions.

01Where is Whiffin Spit?+

The neighbourhood occupies the peninsula south of central Sooke between the harbour, Juan de Fuca Strait and West Coast Road.

02Does living in Whiffin Spit mean a home is waterfront?+

No. The neighbourhood includes homes with different relationships to the shoreline. Distinguish direct frontage, a water outlook and proximity to the public park, then walk the actual route from the home. Whiffin Spit park visitor information ↗

03Are all Whiffin Spit properties connected to sewer?+

Do not assume so. The District’s sewer-planning work identifies Whiffin Spit areas currently using septic systems. Confirm the property’s present connection and any proposed extension or charges directly with the District before budgeting. Sooke sewer planning FAQs ↗

04Should I compare a Whiffin Spit townhome with a detached house?+

Yes, if reducing private outdoor upkeep is a priority. Compare strata fees, common-property responsibilities, parking and storage alongside the detached home’s maintenance budget. Shared waterfront facilities should be checked in the documents, not assumed from marketing photographs. B.C. guide to different kinds of stratas ↗

KEEP EXPLORING

Nearby neighbourhoods

Sooke Village Core · John Muir · Billings Spit

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Kim Barber, REALTOR with New Chapter Real Estate Team and your Sooke real estate contact

YOUR SOOKE CONTACT

Meet Kim Barber

Explore Whiffin Spit with Kim and New Chapter Real Estate Team, Coldwell Banker Oceanside Real Estate. Ask for recent comparable sales and help reviewing the details of a property you are considering.

Call Kim: 778-652-4016 · Email Kim

“Kim made buying our home such a great experience.”
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