Sooke Chamber's Year Of Local:

Monthly Champaigns to Celebrate & Suport Our Community

Follow the Sooke Chamber of Commerce for the latest updates on each month’s campaign and discover new ways to shop local, support businesses, and strengthen our community all year long!

January: New Year, New Local Finds!

Happy New Year, Sooke! As we step into a fresh year full of possibilities, let’s kick things off by supporting the heart of our community—our amazing local businesses. Whether you’re setting resolutions for wellness, organizing your home, or just looking to refresh your routine, our local shops, markets, and service providers have everything you need to start the year off right!

This is the perfect time to try that local yoga class, pick up some fresh produce, or finally grab that handmade cozy sweater you’ve been eyeing. Every dollar spent locally strengthens our community, so let’s make it a resolution to shop Sooke first all year long!

Don’t forget to share your local finds and tag us with #ShopSookeFirst!

Let’s make this year the best year yet for Sooke businesses!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SupportLocalSooke #NewYearNewLocal

February: Love Local Month

Love is in the air—and not just for Valentine’s Day! February is all about celebrating the love we have for our local businesses. Whether you’re treating your special someone, planning a Galentine’s day out, or just showing yourself some well-deserved love, there’s no better way to spread the love than by shopping local!

Need the perfect gift? Our local shops have you covered with unique handcrafted goods, delicious sweets, and beautiful floral arrangements.
Planning a cozy date night? Sooke’s restaurants, cafes, and breweries are ready to make your evening special.
Want to give back? Consider gifting a “Local Love” gift card from one of Sooke’s fantastic small businesses to a friend or family member.

Share the local love and tag your favorite businesses with #LoveLocalSooke! Let’s keep the love flowing in our amazing community.

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #LoveLocal #SookeValentine

March: Lucky to Shop Local!

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only thing that’s lucky in Sooke this month—our local businesses are too! This March, let’s celebrate the luck of the Irish by supporting the businesses that make our community shine.

How to participate:

Whether you’re shopping for a St. Patty’s Day treat, spring essentials, or something special for yourself, shopping locally brings good fortune to you and to the amazing businesses in our community!
Don’t forget to tag us in your posts or share photos of your local finds with #ShopSookeFirst!

Let’s make this March all about local pride and good fortune—because when we shop local, we ALL win!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #LuckyToShopLocal #SupportLocalSooke #LuckOfTheSooke

April: Sustainable Shopping Month

Let’s go green, Sooke! April is all about celebrating eco-friendly shopping and sustainability. This month, we’re highlighting local businesses that offer sustainable products and services, from reusable household goods to zero-waste shopping options.

How to participate:

Shop at businesses that focus on sustainability.
Try a zero-waste challenge—bring your own containers, along with your bags!
Look out for special deals on eco-friendly products all month long.

Together, we can support our community AND the planet. Tag your favorite sustainable finds with #ShopSookeGreen!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SookeGoesGreen #SustainableSooke #EcoFriendlyShopping

May: Local Art & Craft Showcase

Sooke is bursting with creative talent, and May is all about celebrating our local artists and makers!

Shop handmade treasures—perfect for gifts or adding something unique to your home.
Enter our Local Art Raffle, where artists and artisans donate pieces for a lucky winner!

Support our local creatives and tag your favorite finds with #SookeArtScene!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SupportLocalArtists #ShopHandmade #SookeCrafts

June: Shop Local Food & Beverage Experience

June is a foodie’s dream in Sooke! Celebrate our amazing local restaurants, cafes, breweries, and food vendors.

Join the Sooke Food & Drink Experience and taste your way through local favorites.
Discover seasonal specials and exclusive deals from local food businesses.

Eat, sip, and support local—because great food tastes even better when it’s made by our community!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SookeEats #TasteSooke #SupportLocalFood

July: Sooke Customer Appreciation Week

This month, local businesses want to say THANK YOU to the amazing Sooke community!

Enjoy special thank-you discounts and surprise gifts at participating shops.
Customers who shop at multiple businesses during this week will be entered to win a local shopping spree!

We appreciate YOU, Sooke! Let’s celebrate our strong and supportive community together.

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #CustomerAppreciation #ThankYouSooke

August: Sooke Style Fashion & Retail Week

Time to strut your local style! This month is all about fashion, accessories, and local retail.

Enter the Sooke Style Contest—share a pic of your best local fashion finds!
The contest winner will receive a shop local gift card!
Dress local, shop local, and show off your Sooke style!

We appreciate YOU, Sooke! Let’s celebrate our strong and supportive community together.

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SookeFashion #LocalStyle #ShopTheLook

September: Back to School Local Shopping Week

Whether you’re a student, parent, or teacher, September is back-to-school season—and local businesses have everything you need!

Score special deals on school supplies, clothes, and services.
Enter to win a Back-to-School Basket filled with local goodies.

Let’s send students back to school in style—while supporting Sooke businesses!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #ShopSookeBackToSchool #SookeStudents #BackToSchoolDeals

October: Halloween Local Shopping Spree

Sooke is getting spooky this October!

Visit local businesses for Halloween-themed goodies and décor.
Participate in the Sooke Spooky Passport Challenge—collect stamps from businesses to win a Halloween prize!

Get into the festive spirit while supporting our incredible local shops.

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SookeHalloween #SpookyShopping #ShopLocalSooke

November: Holiday Gift Guide Launch

The holidays are coming, and there’s no better place to shop than Sooke!

Check out our Local Holiday Gift Guide for the best local gift ideas (coming soon!)
Join holiday markets and pop-up events featuring Sooke’s best small businesses.
Enter to win a holiday basket filled with local goodies!

Make your gift-giving extra special this year by shopping local!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #SookeHolidayShopping #ShopLocalGifts #SupportLocalSooke

December: 12 Days of Sooke Giving

The season of giving is here! Every day for 12 days, a different local business will offer a special holiday deal.

Shop during the 12 Days of Sooke Giving for a chance to win a grand holiday giveaway!
Support small businesses while checking off your holiday list!

Let’s make this season merry, bright, and local!

Hashtags: #ShopSookeFirst #12DaysOfSooke #HolidayGiving #ShopSmallSooke