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	Esquimalt, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Township of Esquimalt is a municipality at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
		It is bordered to the east by the provincial capital, Victoria, to the south by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to the west by Esquimalt Harbour, to the northwest by the town of View Royal, and to the north by a narrow inlet of water called the Gorge.
		In 1865, the British Royal Navy relocated the headquarters of its Pacific fleet from Valparaíso, Chile, to the Esquimalt Harbour.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Esquimalt,_British_Columbia (888 words)

	Encyclopedia: Esquimalt, British Columbia
		In 1865, the British Royal Navy relocated the headquarters of its Pacific fleet from Valparaiso, Chile, to the Esquimalt Harbour.
		North Cowichan is a District municipality on the east coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.
		The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Esquimalt,-British-Columbia (2402 words)

	About Esquimalt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Esquimalt is located on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island, to the west of the City of Victoria.
		Esquimalt possesses one of the finest natural harbours on the west coast of the Americas, and this fact was not lost upon the representatives of the Royal Navy who established its headquarters in Esquimalt Harbour in 1865.
		When Crown lands from the original Esquimalt townsite to the western boundaries of the Puget’s Sound farms were sold off between 1856 and 1858 the buyers included many of British Columbia’s most prominent early citizens such as Roderick Finlayson and Dr. Helmcken.
	www.esquimaltchamberofcommerce.com /about_esquimalt.htm (870 words)

	Welcome to British Columbia, Canada
		British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, bordered by the Pacific coast.
		It is bound on the northwest by the U.S. state of Alaska, directly north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, on the east by Alberta, and on the south by the states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
		British Columbia is the only province in Canada with recall election and initiative legislation.
	www.hometowncanada.com /bc (1997 words)

	Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada
		Esquimalt's original native inhabitants knew it as "the place of shoaling waters", derived from a native Indian expression Es-whoy-malth.
		Essentially one large peninsula, Esquimalt is bounded on the south by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, on the west by Esquimalt Harbour, and on the north by a long fingerlike inlet of tidal water called the Gorge.
		The Cairn was donated in 1962 by the Royal Canadian Navy CFB Esquimalt to commemorate its 50-year association with the people of Esquimalt.
	www.esquimalt.com (915 words)

	Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt
		Esquimalt’s name is derived from a native Indian expression "Es-whoy-malth"which means the place of gradually shoaling water.
		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 and was first used by the Royal Navy as early as 1837.
	www.esquimalt.ca (177 words)

	Canadian Genealogy and History Links - British Columbia
		British Columbia Archival Union List A database of fonds and collection level descriptions of records held at 156 publicly-accessible archival repositories in the province.
		1881 and 1891 Census of Vancouver Island Searchable database for the 1881and 1891 census of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
		Electoral History of British Columbia 1871-1986 An historical overview of electoral activities in the Province of British Columbia during the 115 year period from 1871 to 1986.
	www.islandnet.com /~jveinot/cghl/british-columbia.html (3115 words)

	Archives - Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt
		Esquimalt was investigated by the Company, but the presence of better agriculture land led to the present site of Victoria being chosen and Fort Victoria was built in 1843.
		Initially, the only connection between Esquimalt and Victoria was by water, a dangerous proposition in bad weather, but this improved with the development of a trail and later, a wagon road.
		British troops were pulled out of British Columbia when it joined Confederation in 1871, leaving the new province vulnerable although the navy was still at Esquimalt.
	www.esquimalt.ca /archives/battery.htm (1305 words)

	ipedia.com: Vancouver Island Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Spanish began seizing British ships and the two nations came close to war, but the issues were resolved peacefully in favour of the British with the 1792's Nootka Convention.
		Victoria remains the capital of British Columbia, although long since surpassed in population by the city of Vancouver.
		A British naval base was established at Esquimalt, British Columbia in 1865, and eventually taken over by the Canadian military.
	www.ipedia.com /vancouver_island.html (567 words)

	City of Victoria - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		All available British residents and a complement of sailors from the "Driver" were assembled in front of the fort to hear the newly-arrived Governor read the Royal Commission, appointing him the first Governor of the first Crown Colony to be established in British territory west of the Great Lakes.
		On July 21, 1871, British Columbia became the sixth province of the Dominion of Canada and Victoria was proclaimed the Capital City.
		With Confederation, the continued establishment of the British or Canadian naval and military headquarters on the Pacific at Esquimalt, adjoining Victoria, was guaranteed.
	www.city.victoria.bc.ca /business/about_his.shtml (1355 words)

	Esquimalt War Memorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Esquimalt War Memorial, located in Memorial Park, was designed by architect Hubert Savage, A.R.I.B.A., and unveiled on September 8, 1927, to honour those who fell in the Great War.
		Brass tablets with inscriptions were provided by the Esquimalt Branch of the (I.O.D.E.), as well as a brass tablet added in 1947 to honour the fallen of WWII.
		On June 6, 1993, a brass plaque honouring Esquimalt War Dead was placed on the Cenotaph, containing a list of names of those fallen in WWI and WWII.
	www.cdli.ca /monuments/bc/esquima2.htm (104 words)

	Sooke, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		About a 45 minute drive from the city of Victoria (the capital of British Columbia), Sooke is near the entrance to Sooke Basin, a large ocean inlet that is often mistaken for a lake by first-time visitors.
		Most people who live along the edge of Sooke basin self-identify as Sooke residents, even though the District of Sooke's political boundary is limited to the Northern edge of Sooke Basin.
		Employed Sooke residents are either primarily associated with the school district (largest employer in Sooke) or agricultural and resource industries such as fishing and logging (not many now), or commute to work in Victoria.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sooke,_British_Columbia (220 words)

	Open Directory - Regional:North America:Canada:British Columbia:Localities:E:Esquimalt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Esquimalt's name is derived from a First Nations expression "Es-whoy-malth" which means a shoaling place.
		Esquimalt is the home of Canada’s naval presence on the West Coast.
		Roughly 17,000 people live in Esquimalt and enjoy its many amenities, which include 29 hectares (72 acres) of beautiful parks, scenic waterfront walkways, recreational facilities, a superb golf course, shopping and restaurants.
	dmoz.org /Regional/North_America/Canada/British_Columbia/Localities/E/Esquimalt/desc.html (132 words)

	Famous Victorians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Some of the famous Victorians that made an impact on the political and cultural landscape of Victoria, Vancouver Island, and British Columbia. There are more famous Victorians - most notably from recent history - but these six are the ones most famous for their establishment of Victoria.
		It was not Begbie’s skill as a lawyer that won him the appointment as British Columbia’s first judge, but his exceptional 6’5” height and athleticism; the judge for the new colony had to be in excellent physical shape to thrive in the BC wilderness.
		From 1855 to 1871, he served as a member of the Assemblies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia and as speaker of the Assemblies.
	www.tourismvictoria.com /Content/EN/602.asp (1744 words)

	British Columbia Genealogy Project, AHGP
		British Columbia, province, SW Canada, bounded on the North by Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories, on the East by Alberta, on the South by the states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington, and on the West by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska.
		British Columbia became part of the Confederation of Canada on July 20, 1871, as the sixth province.
		British Columbia has many natural resources such as mineral reserves, forests, fisheries, which provide for a growing manufacturing economy.
	www.geocities.com /disco773/britishcolumbia.html (178 words)

	Entertainment in Esquimalt BRITISH COLUMBIA Canada - Pagelite Search The Canadian Web Directory
		Esquimalt E Localities British Columbia Canada North America Regional...
		Esquimalt's community.....and $2.00 for children (5-12) and entertainment is included in this..
		Esquimalt News - Local community.....community newspaper in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
	search.pagelite.ca /canada/BRITISH%20COLUMBIA/Esquimalt/Entertainment%20in (546 words)

	Artist in Esquimalt BRITISH COLUMBIA Canada - Pagelite Search The Canadian Web Directory
		USS Buffalo (SSN 715) during a visit to the port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, Canada, in November 1998.
		Esquimalt found the following documents (of 1618 documents searched): Displaying documents 1-8 of 8, with best matches first: 1.
		British Pathe News have a film clip of John Masefield unveiling the...
	search.pagelite.ca /canada/BRITISH%20COLUMBIA/Esquimalt/Artist%20in (641 words)

	Victoria BC Canada - on Vancouver Island British Columbia
		Some of the top activities and attractions in Victoria British Columbia are Butchart Gardens, the Royal Victoria Museum and IMAX theatre, whale watching and the great outdoors.
		Within minutes of downtown Victoria British Columbia you can be alone in the wilderness or on the rugged coasts west of Victoria.
		Ferry service is available from several mainland British Columbia and Washington points as well as between locations on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
	tourismmall.victoria.bc.ca (1182 words)

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	Esquimalt, British Columbia local web directory, guide, and portal - businesses, services, professionals, and real ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		All business in the Esquimalt, British Columbia directory are listed alphabetically by name to save you time.
		The EsquimaltDirect.info Community Membership is for the citizens of Esquimalt and the surrounding area.
		The goal of the Community Membership is to assist in connecting Esquimalt’s citizens.
	www.esquimaltdirect.info (219 words)

	Esquimalt Esquimalt, British Columbia (Cities)
		Esquimalt was established by the British Navy for the purpose of securing Vancouver Island for the Crown.
		It was named after the Native word for "a place of shoaling waters".
		Esquimalt is located on Victoria Harbour, just west of Victoria.
	www.ohwy.com /bc/e/esquimal.htm (89 words)

	British Columbia Life Insurance Policies — reinsurance companies, life assurance vie (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		British Columbia Life Insurance Policies — reinsurance companies, life assurance vie
		Instant online comparison of the best policies from among the best life insurance companies in British Columbia.
		Because there are many types of life insurance, you can be sure to find the policy that is right for your needs.
	www.ctheatre.bc.ca (466 words)

	Andre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The appellant was screened out of the competition on the basis that he failed to provide evidence of the relevant experience in his application.
		This appeal was brought by Dave Andre under section 21 of the Public Service Employment Act against the selection of Gerald Webb for appointment to the position of Base General Safety Officer.
		The position is classified at the AS-4 level in the Department of National Defence at CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, British Columbia.
	www.psc-cfp.gc.ca /recours/dec/decisions/andre_e.htm (1659 words)

	Eric Melby's Pipe Site - About Me (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I was raised in various cities within Alberta and British Columbia, but I consider the Lower Mainland of British Columbia to be the place where I grew up.
		After graduation from Queen Elizabeth Senior Secondary in Surrey, British Columbia, my first career was in men's clothing.
		I was also fortunate enough to be part of the ship's company in VANCOUVER that brought her from Halifax, Nova Scotia around to Esquimalt, British Columbia.
	homepage.mac.com /ericmelby/Pipes/aboutme.html (568 words)

	Colwood Colwood, British Columbia (Cities)
		With a population of 14,250 Colwood is home to Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park, which between 1878 and 1956 was the site of coastal defenses.
		Other attractions include golfing, fishing, seeing the grounds of historic homes, strolling the long sandy beach of Esquimalt Lagoon, visiting the seabird sanctuary, or just enjoying the view of Victoria across the water.
		Colwood was established by the Hudson's Bay Company, originally as a farm to supply food to Fort Victoria.
	www.ohwy.com /bc/c/colwood.htm (99 words)

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