description CFB Esquimalt Overview
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is the primary Royal Canadian Navy base on the Pacific coast, located in Esquimalt, British Columbia, adjacent to Victoria. It serves as headquarters for Maritime Forces Pacific and hosts a fleet of frigates, submarines, and support vessels. The site's naval heritage dates to the 19th century, when the Royal Navy established a presence there in the 1840s.
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Where is CFB Esquimalt located?
Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt is just west of Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. It is Canada's main Royal Canadian Navy base on the Pacific coast. [Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/our-organization/structure/marpac.html)
What naval command is headquartered at CFB Esquimalt?
The base houses the headquarters of Maritime Forces Pacific, the Royal Canadian Navy's Pacific formation. It also supports Joint Task Force Pacific and the Commander of the Canadian Submarine Force. [Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-armed-forces/corporate/reports-publications/annual-report-2021-2022/royal-canadian-navy.html)
How old is the military base at Esquimalt?
The site was first established as a Royal Navy installation in 1855. It has served the Royal Canadian Navy since the navy's creation in 1910. [Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-armed-forces/services/navy/organization/maritime-forces-pacific.html)
What facilities are located at CFB Esquimalt?
Important facilities include Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton, Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt, and Naval Fleet School Pacific. The base also provides support for Pacific Fleet ships and submarines. [Canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-armed-forces/corporate/reports-publications/annual-report-2021-2022/royal-canadian-navy.html)
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