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explored the Strait of Juan de Fuca where they claimed Esquimalt Harbour for Spain, naming it Puerto de Córdova.
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on the Harbour's west shore in Colwood. CFB Esquimalt is situated at the harbour entrance's east shore.
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in 1905, who later transferred control of the dockyard to the
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after its creation in 1910. The dockyards remains in use as
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Esquimalt Harbour is bounded by the municipalities of
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Harbour in Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
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to the east. The entrance is marked by the historic
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CFB Esquimalt
Esquimalt Harbour is located in British Columbia
Greater Victoria
British Columbia
48°26′00″N 123°26′00″W / 48.43333°N 123.43333°W / 48.43333; -123.43333
Type
Natural harbour
Colwood
Esquimalt
View Royal
Official website
natural harbour
Greater Victoria
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Canada
Strait of Juan de Fuca
Royal Roads
Victoria Harbour
Royal Canadian Navy
Maritime Forces Pacific
CFB Esquimalt
Colwood
View Royal
Esquimalt
Fisgard Lighthouse
Manuel Quimper
Gonzalo López de Haro
Juan Carrasco

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