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A focus on business:

Your new gateway to Esquimalt’s economic story. Find local business listings, resources and personal success stories all in one place.

See the new website and let us know what you think!

Official Community Plan update- public outreach

We invite you to share your thoughts as we update the OCP.

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Esquimalt's Gorge Park turns 120 years old

July 24, 2025

Township invites public to weigh in on official community plan update

July 23, 2025

Township launches new economic website

July 22, 2025

Notice of First Reading - 1007 Arcadia Street - July 21, 2025

July 17, 2025

Notice of Public Hearing - 1005 Tillicum Road - July 21, 2025

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Open house: OCP 2025 recalibration update

July 28, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Gorge Farmers Market

July 28, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Esquimalt Chamber Mixer

July 28, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Memorial Park Music Fest 2025

July 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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