MARPAC - Maritime Forces Pacific

CFB Esquimalt

Base Tours

Guided tour of CFB Esquimalt, home of Canada’s Pacific Fleet!

Beginning Tuesday, May 22, 2012, the public is invited to explore the rich history and current operational atmosphere of Canada’s West Coast naval base through a free guided tour.

Bus tours
Where: Museum Square Naden CFB Esquimalt
When: Weekdays at 11 a.m. until August 24 (excluding July 2 and August 6).
Length: approximately 90 minutes

To locate the museum, enter by Naden Gate at the intersection of Admirals and Woodway Roads and simply follow the blue lines painted on the road surface or the signs with the letter ‘M’ that mark the way.

Walking tours
Where: Main Gate of HMCS Dockyard (end of Esquimalt Rd)
When: Saturdays at 11 a.m. to August 25 (excluding June 30 and August 4).
Length: approximately two hours

Custom Tours
Walking or bus tours can be accommodated as practicable for groups wishing tours outside the regular
schedule. Organizers are invited to submit requests by calling 250-363-2595 or by e-mailing
cfbesquimalt@shaw.ca.

Each year, thousands of guests from around the globe join Victorians by experiencing 19th century heritage buildings, modern warships and state of the art maintenance facilities to discover aspects of regional history linked to the local British and Canadian naval presence.

Valid photo identification is required except for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
Walking tour visitors are required to wear closed-toe, sturdy footwear.
Photography is welcomed.

A tour of the Base
 CFB Esquimalt Aerial View
Links:
British Columbia Capital Connections - www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_iwsbilom8
Naval and Military Museum - www.navalandmilitarymuseum.org
Tour the Municipality of Esquimalt - www.myesquimalt.com
Admirals House  HMCS Calgary
Date modified:
9/26/2012