News
May 26, 2023
The Ministry of Forests has scheduled the third (final) aerial treatments (with Foray 48B, active ingredient Btk), to eradicate establishing spongy moth populations on May 27 and 28.
Treatments occur between first light (~5am) and will be completed by 7:30 am. The Ministry recommends that all residents stay indoors during the spray to avoid exposure. Foray 48B is approved for use over populated... Read more
May 23, 2023
May 21 – 27, 2023 is Public Works Week.
This year’s theme is “Connecting the World Through Public Works.”
Public works connects us all through infrastructure and service, enhancing the quality of life for our community.
Public works connectors help keep communities strong by providing an infrastructure of services in transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater treatment, public buildings... Read more
May 19, 2023
Happy Victoria Day!
Please note our schedule changes for the long weekend
Recreation Wellness Centre
Saturday-Monday: 5:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
See our recreation programs and classes
Aquatics facility
Saturday May 20 5:30am-9:00pm
Sunday May 21 8:00am-10:30pm
Monday May 22 8:00am-9:00pm
See the pool schedule
Municipal Hall and Archives
Closed Saturday-Monday
Garbage collection
Monday’s collection... Read more
May 10, 2023
We are expecting hotter than normal temperatures in the coming days.
The splash pad at the Esquimalt Adventure Park will be turned on for the May 12-14 weekend and for summer after May 19 (10AM-7PM)
Watch for these signs of heat exhaustion
Pale, cool, moist skin
Heavy sweating, cramps, rash
Fatigue, lightheadedness, headache
Nausea, vomiting
High fever, hallucinations, seizures and... Read more
May 3, 2023
ESQUIMALT, B.C.—The most recent budget for the Township of Esquimalt’s Public Safety Building has been estimated significantly higher than forecast.
In February 2021, an estimated budget of $42M was provided by project consultants. This amount was intended to include all aspects of the project including the cost of the new building, temporary facilities, industry standard contingency funds and... Read more