Sooke

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Breakthrough Junior Challenge

Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
$250,000
There are a few key milestones on your journey for an opportunity to receive the prize, starting with applying for the Challenge.Please make a careful note of each milestone and the deadline for reaching it.Application Submission Deadline September 15You must submit your application and video no later than September 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time (West Coast USA).Peer-To-Peer...

MADD Canada Youth Bursary Fund

Deadline: May 31, 2025
$10,000
MADD Canada has restructured our bursary program to have more meaningful impact on students’ lives.  Beginning in 2016, one(1) bursary of $10,000 will be awarded to the applicant with the highest score in honour of Louise Joanne Twerdy (see further details below).  Additional bursaries in the amount of $5,000 will also be available. Winning applicants may not reapply in subsequent...

Hereford Youth Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 01, 2025
$2,500
Award amount: $2500Number awarded per year: up to 4 per yearEligibility: applicants must becurrent or past member of CJHA or have a connection to the Hereford cattle breed demonstrated through a letter of recommendation from an active member of the Canadian Hereford Association, not related to the applicant,be registered for ongoing studies in an undergraduate program at a college or...

OYF Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: Jun 30, 2025
$1,000
Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers Program is proud to introduce the OYF Memorial Scholarship, to be awarded annually to two individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture. This scholarship is possible through the foresight of alumnus Martin Streef (Ontario 1996). Martin’s dedication to agriculture and the OYF program will help future generations pursue their passion for agriculture.Award:Two $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually....

GeneTex Scholarship Program

Deadline: Jul 11, 2025
$2,000
GeneTex believes in accelerating scientific advancement and the notion that the genesis of future discoveries begins with the support of young scientists now. The GeneTex Scholarship Program will award a $2000 (USD) scholarship to students pursuing a STEM undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship will be awarded to one student twice a year.EligibilityStudent in good standing and enrolled at an...

Tommy Douglas Scholarship

Deadline: Jul 15, 2025
$2,500
There are no extra criteria to apply for this scholarship. As long as you meet the General Eligibility Requirements (above) you can apply.The winner will be determined based on a 750-to-1,000-word essay on this year’s topic. The 2025 essay for this scholarship is:How Tommy Douglas’s life contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable nation.General eligibility requirementsTo apply for...

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The municipality of Sooke is located on Vancouver Island's southern tip. The small city sits around 28 miles or 45 km from Victoria and is considered Greater Victoria's westernmost community amongst all the "Western Communities." Sooke is located to the north and to the west of the Sooke Basin. It is accessed by a scenic drive along West Coast Highway 14.

Sooke has a thriving and vibrant arts community. The annual Sooke Fine Arts Festival, that has been around for the last 25 years, helps to bring hundreds of visitors to the area. Famous for its plethora of sculptors, writers, fabric artists, painters, jewelry artisans, crafters and more, the Sooke Harbour House art gallery is a fantastic display opportunity utilized by many of the local artists. The Community Arts Council within the city of Sooke plays a tremendous role in fostering art within the area.

Over the past centuries, the region of Sooke was home to a thriving Coast Salish native establishment. They were called the T'sou-ke people, and lived amongst a sheltered harbour alongside a salmon river. This location was abundant with seafood, roots, game and berries and it was easy to enjoy the abundances which could be harvested from the forests or the ocean.

"T'sou-ke" is a name which comes from the stickle-back fish. Tjos fish is can be located at the mouth of the Sooke River. The T'sou-ke First Nation created a valuable and lasting legacy which continues to enrich the community nowadays.

The city of Sooke has among the mildest weather conditions amongst western Canadian communities. The wintertimes are wet and mild, whereas the summertimes are warm and dry, making it a wonderful location to visit. The city of Sooke has numerous unspoiled beaches, meandering rainforest trails and marvelous vistas of the Olympic Mountains located within Washington. The rugged West Coast draws people from around the world each and every year.

The big Vancouver Island has a varied shoreline that differs depending upon the particular location. The south side for instance, has a convoluted shoreline, whilst the southwestern side to the west of Sooke has a razor-edged coast. There are an extremely few number of protuberances in this site. This particular region even contains a phantom point known as Point No Point due to the fact that it could only be seen from certain angles but not others. The shoreline slowly drifts east from Point No Point until it reaches Juan de Fuca Point. This is a bold point that makes a much more definite impression.

Sooke has been a popular tourist spot for numerous generations. Some of the famous places to see in the area include the Sooke Potholes Regional Park which lies adjacent to the Sooke Potholes Provincial Park. Whiffin Spit Park is another popular destination that attracts visitors from all over the globe together with local residents. The Sooke Region Museum and Visitor centre is a great place to get history concerning the area and info about the local attractions. The city of Sooke provides a great base for those who want to go to the following wilderness parks on the southwest of Vancouver Island. The Juan de Fuca Provincial park, the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail and the West Coast Trail are all memorable and great places to look at.