Esquimalt Harbour became the west coast base for the British Royal Navy in 1837. Today, Canada’s Pacific Naval Fleet calls CFB Esquimalt home as do over 4000 military service personnel and 2000 civilians who work onboard ships or at the base.
The township of Esquimalt put a great deal of planning into developing their community. Today, families thrive here amongst over 30 parks, a sports centre, a state-of-the-art recreation center and library, and a wide variety of restaurants and shopping amenities.
Saxe Point Park, MacAulay Point Park and the West Bay Marina are just a few locations to enjoy walking or jogging along the shoreline walkways in Esquimalt.