CFB Esquimalt | |
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Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada | |
![]() Canadian naval ships docked at CFB Esquimalt | |
Coordinates | 48°25′52″N 123°25′54″W / 48.43111°N 123.43167°W |
Type | Naval base |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Canadian Armed Forces |
Site history | |
Built | 1860 to present |
In use | 1860 –present |
Battles/wars | |
Official name | Esquimalt Naval Sites National Historic Site of Canada |
Designated | 1995 |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | Royal Canadian Navy |
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt (CFB Esquimalt) is Canada's Pacific Coast naval base and home port to Maritime Forces Pacific and Joint Task Force Pacific Headquarters.[1] As of 2018[update], 4,411 military personnel and 2,762 civilians work at CFB Esquimalt.[2]