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Esquimalt

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Esquimalt's name is derived from a First Nations expression "Es-whoy-malth" which means a shoaling place. The municipality was incorporated in 1912 and comprises approximately 1006 hectares (2,485 acres) of land and water. Esquimalt is the home of Canada’s naval presence on the West Coast. The natural harbour was first used by ships of the Royal Navy as early as 1837. The Naval Base was ... [MORE]

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1. Esquimalt News - Weekly newspaper offering articles on news and sports, as well as classifieds and contact details.
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2. Township of Esquimalt - Features overview, municipal council, service departments, and parks and recreation information, town history, maps, employment opportunities, links and contact details.

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