Township of Esquimalt
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Seaside local government in beautiful Lekwungen Territory, B.C. More at Esquimalt.ca
Flags at Municipal Hall be lowered in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-holocaust/international-remembrance-day.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-holocaust/international-remembrance-day.html
January 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Flags at Municipal Hall be lowered in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-holocaust/international-remembrance-day.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-holocaust/international-remembrance-day.html
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January 17, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Join us this Monday as the Committee of the Whole discusses 2 significant topics for Esquimalt:
1. Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Playbook
2. Development + Amenity Cost Charges
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1. Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Playbook
2. Development + Amenity Cost Charges
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=11327&GUID=BC1CABE2-18C6-439D-9465-53CB0EE00034
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January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join us this Monday as the Committee of the Whole discusses 2 significant topics for Esquimalt:
1. Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Playbook
2. Development + Amenity Cost Charges
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=11327&GUID=BC1CABE2-18C6-439D-9465-53CB0EE00034
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1. Community Health Needs Assessment & Health Playbook
2. Development + Amenity Cost Charges
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=11327&GUID=BC1CABE2-18C6-439D-9465-53CB0EE00034
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Please take a look at the draft budget for 2026 & join council in the discussion on Jan 12.
Find answers to common questions and will help clarify how the spending is allocated and on what projects: https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2026-budget-process-underway
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Find answers to common questions and will help clarify how the spending is allocated and on what projects: https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2026-budget-process-underway
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January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Please take a look at the draft budget for 2026 & join council in the discussion on Jan 12.
Find answers to common questions and will help clarify how the spending is allocated and on what projects: https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2026-budget-process-underway
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Find answers to common questions and will help clarify how the spending is allocated and on what projects: https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2026-budget-process-underway
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Our first meeting of 2026 is coming up next week! Check out the agenda or view previous minutes at https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/
Join the council meeting at 7PM on January 12.
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Join the council meeting at 7PM on January 12.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Our first meeting of 2026 is coming up next week! Check out the agenda or view previous minutes at https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/
Join the council meeting at 7PM on January 12.
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Join the council meeting at 7PM on January 12.
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Visit us on January 1 from 1-3PM at the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Enjoy a free swim or fitness centre workout and don't forget to visit members of council as they host you at our annual levée!
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
December 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Visit us on January 1 from 1-3PM at the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Enjoy a free swim or fitness centre workout and don't forget to visit members of council as they host you at our annual levée!
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
Wishing you and your loved ones a memorable holiday!
These cards were newly added to our Archives collection and are from 1911 and 1913 respectively.
Find our holiday schedule changes at https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2025-winter-holiday-hours-and-schedule-changes
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These cards were newly added to our Archives collection and are from 1911 and 1913 respectively.
Find our holiday schedule changes at https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2025-winter-holiday-hours-and-schedule-changes
#esquimalt
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Wishing you and your loved ones a memorable holiday!
These cards were newly added to our Archives collection and are from 1911 and 1913 respectively.
Find our holiday schedule changes at https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2025-winter-holiday-hours-and-schedule-changes
#esquimalt
These cards were newly added to our Archives collection and are from 1911 and 1913 respectively.
Find our holiday schedule changes at https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/news/2025-winter-holiday-hours-and-schedule-changes
#esquimalt
Visit us on January 1 from 1-3PM at the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Enjoy a free swim or fitness centre workout and don't forget to visit members of council as they host you at our annual levée!
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
December 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Visit us on January 1 from 1-3PM at the Esquimalt Rec Centre. Enjoy a free swim or fitness centre workout and don't forget to visit members of council as they host you at our annual levée!
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/new-years-day-levee-council-meet-greet
We're developing our short term rental policies and want to hear from you. Please take our short survey by December 17.
🏠 Check out our project web page and background documents
🏠Take our survey available until December 17 at EngagingEsquimalt.ca/rentals or download a printable copy
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🏠 Check out our project web page and background documents
🏠Take our survey available until December 17 at EngagingEsquimalt.ca/rentals or download a printable copy
#esquimalt
Short term rentals in Esquimalt
What is a Short-Term Rental (STR)? Short-term rentals like Airbnb are the rental of a residential home – or one or more rooms within it – for a short period of time. Short-term rentals are different from traditional Bed & Breakfasts because they usually involve the
EngagingEsquimalt.ca
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We're developing our short term rental policies and want to hear from you. Please take our short survey by December 17.
🏠 Check out our project web page and background documents
🏠Take our survey available until December 17 at EngagingEsquimalt.ca/rentals or download a printable copy
#esquimalt
🏠 Check out our project web page and background documents
🏠Take our survey available until December 17 at EngagingEsquimalt.ca/rentals or download a printable copy
#esquimalt
Reposted by Township of Esquimalt
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected today through this evening.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected today through this evening.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
☔ Rain is here! Don't be caught with clogged drains on your property or around your home.
Clear drains to avoid overflows, property damage & waterway contamination.
Find a map of catch basins: https://www.esquimalt.ca/municipal-services/sewers-drains/winter-drainage-and-flooding
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Clear drains to avoid overflows, property damage & waterway contamination.
Find a map of catch basins: https://www.esquimalt.ca/municipal-services/sewers-drains/winter-drainage-and-flooding
#esquimalt
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
☔ Rain is here! Don't be caught with clogged drains on your property or around your home.
Clear drains to avoid overflows, property damage & waterway contamination.
Find a map of catch basins: https://www.esquimalt.ca/municipal-services/sewers-drains/winter-drainage-and-flooding
#esquimalt
Clear drains to avoid overflows, property damage & waterway contamination.
Find a map of catch basins: https://www.esquimalt.ca/municipal-services/sewers-drains/winter-drainage-and-flooding
#esquimalt
Have you followed us yet on LinkedIn ? Follow us, keep up to date on job opportunities or share our career information with your friends. #esquimalt #yyjjobs #yyj http://ow.ly/cQAI50DuHLv
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Have you followed us yet on LinkedIn ? Follow us, keep up to date on job opportunities or share our career information with your friends. #esquimalt #yyjjobs #yyj http://ow.ly/cQAI50DuHLv
Friday is our last Mayor's Open Door of the year- please feel free to drop in between 9 and 11AM at 1229 Esquimalt Municipal Hall. Can't make the time? Reach out to sue-anne.carter@esquimalt.ca to discuss making an appointment with the mayor. #esquimalt
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Friday is our last Mayor's Open Door of the year- please feel free to drop in between 9 and 11AM at 1229 Esquimalt Municipal Hall. Can't make the time? Reach out to sue-anne.carter@esquimalt.ca to discuss making an appointment with the mayor. #esquimalt
#yyjtraffic: The traffic lights at Admirals Rd and Woodway Rd will be shut down today past the planned 3pm timeline due to some unexpected conditions. The intersection will be staffed by traffic control personnel and road users may experience some delays.
#esquimalt #viewroyal
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December 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#yyjtraffic: The traffic lights at Admirals Rd and Woodway Rd will be shut down today past the planned 3pm timeline due to some unexpected conditions. The intersection will be staffed by traffic control personnel and road users may experience some delays.
#esquimalt #viewroyal
#esquimalt #viewroyal
Council meeting this Monday at 7PM- take part in person or watch live online.
See the full agenda and meeting participation details at:
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10842&GUID=F42EE39F-41E2-45F4-93FE-4FA2DFAB09E1
See the full agenda and meeting participation details at:
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10842&GUID=F42EE39F-41E2-45F4-93FE-4FA2DFAB09E1
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Council meeting this Monday at 7PM- take part in person or watch live online.
See the full agenda and meeting participation details at:
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10842&GUID=F42EE39F-41E2-45F4-93FE-4FA2DFAB09E1
See the full agenda and meeting participation details at:
https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10842&GUID=F42EE39F-41E2-45F4-93FE-4FA2DFAB09E1
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November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Council meeting tonight at 7PM.
View the full agenda and related reports at https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10839&GUID=5B3FED75-4B2E-45F5-8DC6-FC6CB1C6B87F
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November 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Council meeting tonight at 7PM.
View the full agenda and related reports at https://esquimalt.ca.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=10839&GUID=5B3FED75-4B2E-45F5-8DC6-FC6CB1C6B87F
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Looking for something to do this month? Here is a quick peek at some of the events happening in #Esquimalt. New events are added to our calendar all the time, so check back often!
Full calendar: https://www.esquimalt.ca/culture-heritage/community-events-calendar
#yyjevents
Full calendar: https://www.esquimalt.ca/culture-heritage/community-events-calendar
#yyjevents
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Looking for something to do this month? Here is a quick peek at some of the events happening in #Esquimalt. New events are added to our calendar all the time, so check back often!
Full calendar: https://www.esquimalt.ca/culture-heritage/community-events-calendar
#yyjevents
Full calendar: https://www.esquimalt.ca/culture-heritage/community-events-calendar
#yyjevents
Reposted by Township of Esquimalt
We are going to see more severe weather over the coming months. Make sure your home is ready for wind, power outages, heavy rain & the other seasonal hazards. Stay safe & comfy by preparing your emergency kit. More info: https://www.esquimalt.ca/public-safety/emergency-program/get-prepared-emergency
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We are going to see more severe weather over the coming months. Make sure your home is ready for wind, power outages, heavy rain & the other seasonal hazards. Stay safe & comfy by preparing your emergency kit. More info: https://www.esquimalt.ca/public-safety/emergency-program/get-prepared-emergency
Deadline tomorrow! Apply to join one of our council committees and share your knowledge & community spirit with the township.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Deadline tomorrow! Apply to join one of our council committees and share your knowledge & community spirit with the township.
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It is Small Business Week in BC!
Celebrate our local businesses who contribute to our economy, provide jobs and help make #Esquimalt the special place it is. Shop local and learn about what's available at your doorstep: https://www.whyesquimalt.ca/business-directory
Celebrate our local businesses who contribute to our economy, provide jobs and help make #Esquimalt the special place it is. Shop local and learn about what's available at your doorstep: https://www.whyesquimalt.ca/business-directory
October 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It is Small Business Week in BC!
Celebrate our local businesses who contribute to our economy, provide jobs and help make #Esquimalt the special place it is. Shop local and learn about what's available at your doorstep: https://www.whyesquimalt.ca/business-directory
Celebrate our local businesses who contribute to our economy, provide jobs and help make #Esquimalt the special place it is. Shop local and learn about what's available at your doorstep: https://www.whyesquimalt.ca/business-directory
🌳Crews will be at Saxe Point Park on Tues, Oct 21 for tree removals & modifications to manage dead or hazardous trees. This will be done with ecosystem health in mind to avoid negative impacts.
Please watch for temporary path closures throughout the day & remain off closed trails.
#esquimalt
Please watch for temporary path closures throughout the day & remain off closed trails.
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October 17, 2025 at 2:00 AM
🌳Crews will be at Saxe Point Park on Tues, Oct 21 for tree removals & modifications to manage dead or hazardous trees. This will be done with ecosystem health in mind to avoid negative impacts.
Please watch for temporary path closures throughout the day & remain off closed trails.
#esquimalt
Please watch for temporary path closures throughout the day & remain off closed trails.
#esquimalt