Sheringham Point Lighthouse is a sweet spot hidden about 15-25 minutes West of Sooke. Head West on WestCoast Road and once you enter the town of Shirley, keep your eyes peeled for Shirley Delicious. It's a restaurant located on the left. Once you see it turn left on the road that it's off of. Drive down the road being cautious that it's a very narrow road, and at times there will not be room for two cars. Stay to the right and drive until you run out of road. Park your car and look for the trail marked with a plaque that reads Jenny's Trail. Once you find the path walk until you make it to the road. Cross the road and look for the gate. It tricks you into thinking it's locked. It's NOT locked. Pull or push and it will open. Follow the path until you get to the lighthouse. Be careful and respectful. We all share this place and we need to work together to keep it safe and beautiful! If you're interested in protecting the lighthouse then please check out the Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society here! I hope you find it ok, and you enjoy your time there. I know I do! I've seen Orca, Humpbacks, Sealions, Seals, many birds and raptors and porpoise. Come and share your adventure on the Love Sooke Facebook Page! I'd love to see your pics.
A few interesting facts about Sheringham Point Lighthouse.
Sheringham Point was named after Commander Sheringham of the Royal Navy. The lighthouse is about 64ft high. The current fog alarm building has since been replaced. There used to be a keepers building as well but that is no longer there. The lens originally used in the lighthouse was removed in 1976 and you can see it at the Sooke Region Museum. Sheringham Point Lighthouse Preservation Society was established in 2003. Here is their purpose.
a. To preserve the Sheringham Point Lighthouse structures and property;
b. To ensure, through education, research, community action and consensus building, that the Sheringham Point Lighthouse and property remain accessible to the community and visitors now and in the future.
c. To document and recognize the historical importance of the Sheringham Point Lighthouse and those who lived and worked there.
d. To preserve and protect other sites of historical and cultural value, including foreshore locations, within the District of Shirley.
Cheers Deanna :)
One last thing-
I snagged this old picture online. Look how different it looked back then. You can see the fog alarm building to the bottom right of the lighthouse. The big keepers building near the top. Even a smaller building on the very top right. Pretty cool I think!
