During the early s the temperate rainforests with Douglas fir , western red cedar , Sitka spruce , and western hemlock that surrounded Sooke attracted corporate timber interests and logging began in earnest. In the early s, a series of fish traps , with piles driven into the ocean floor and webbing designed to intercept salmon, was to become the mainstay of the local economy. The spit was used for decades by the Sooke Harbour Fishing and Packing Company to store fish trap pilings.
In the s, the spit also had a fish reduction plant run by the Stand Fast Bible Students Movement. It was the mids before independent fishing boats put an end to the use of fish traps. There has been a lighted navigational aid at the end of the spit since about The current light is a beacon atop a cylindrical tower 21 feet 6.
The site also has a fog signal and a weather station. Today, the spit is a popular place for walks and protects the harbour from breaking waves in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Near the far end, a small fruit-tree-surrounded cabin housed a retired whaler until the s; traces of the fruit trees may still be seen, in amongst the thickets of wild roses.
While museum records show that reinforcement work has been done on the spit since , an exceptionally large project was undertaken to restore a breach and install a rock breakwater in It was Bob Clark, regional director of that day and his friend Eric Butler, who took charge of carrying out the major repair.
Linda N. October 25, One of my favourite places for a relaxing stroll and taking photos. Gemma Shepherd. October 9, Nice stroll on the water.
Tracy Brown. August 13, Pat Wass. August 3, Hiking No shade. Joanna Verano. July 31, Easy and good for all ages. June 6, Great walk by the water.
Greg Hill. February 13, Pretty, easy walk. Lorna Cosper. September 21, Always a pleasant walk no matter what the weather is. Chris Peacock. Fun little walk out into the bay,. Alex Eberling. April 21, Ralph Moon. December 31, Mandy Giesbrecht. October 16, Beautiful easy stroll. Michael Hillier. August 28, Nice easy path. Lots of birds and nice view of the bay.
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