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17 Mile is a coastal sub-neighbourhood situated along Sooke's southwestern shore, taking its name from its historical distance marker along the old Island Highway. This waterfront enclave stretches along the Strait of Juan de Fuca, roughly between Whiffin Spit Road and the Sooke Harbour mouth, placing it west of Sooke's downtown core and among the community's most scenic shoreline areas. The neighbourhood's defining feature is its direct ocean access, with many properties enjoying sweeping views across the strait toward Washington State's Olympic Mountains. It sits adjacent to Whiffin Spit, a natural sand formation and popular walking area, which helps anchor the neighbourhood's identity as one of Sooke's premier waterfront locations. The housing character at 17 Mile reflects its desirable coastal setting, with a mix of established oceanfront homes and newer custom builds taking advantage of the spectacular marine vistas. Properties here typically sit on larger lots compared to Sooke's more central subdivisions, and the streetscape has a distinctly low-density, residential feel with homes dating from several decades ago alongside more recent construction. The current listing mix of houses and vacant land, averaging close to three bedrooms and spanning a wide price range from the high five figures to the multi-million dollar range, illustrates the neighbourhood's dual nature: modest older cottages on waterfront lots with significant land value, alongside substantial newer residences designed to maximize the location's natural beauty and ocean frontage.

AI-authored, reviewed by Doug LeMaire, REALTOR®. General information only — not a substitute for professional advice.