Canada is a free and democratic society where
each person regardless of
race or gender is able to vote, in great part due to the sacrifice of
many of it's
citizens in two World Wars. Victoria is home to Canada's Pacific Naval
Fleet
and many of the men and women who freely serve today.
Canadian
Forces Base Esquimalt
CFB Esquimalt is Canada’s west coast naval base located in the
municipality of Esquimalt, just west of Victoria, BC, Canada. It is
a part
of the Maritime Command (Navy) element of the Canadian Forces.
Visiting US Amphibious Assault Ship at Ogden
Point - Able to
handle large vessels Ogden
Point has become a major
destination for cruise ships and visiting naval vessels.