Visiting Esquimalt

[Griswald DME]

Thinking of heading over to Esquimalt October 23/24th.   Anyone know if they provide lodging for R&R on base?   If not, how about a cheap place to stay while I'm in town - even a hostel would be fine as long as its reasonable.

DME

 

[QORvanweert]

if you are a member of the CF then you are allowed to use any base in the country. I haven't done this myself but that is what they told us.. you might have to pay a small amount.. if you can't sleep anywhere then just sleep in the greyhound terminal, I am pretty sure they serve there....

 

[Shaynelle]

Unfortunately Esquimalt does not have on base lodging for anything other than people who are on duty there.   This from http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/marpac/base-units/marpac_base-units_e.asp?category=1&title=39 "** Base Accommodations only provides lodging to those on duty at CFB Esquimalt **"

There are a few hostels in downtown Victoria, I haven't stayed at any of them but I bet they are pretty reasonable.   You can easily get from Downtown to the Base on city transit, its pretty decent service and reasonably priced.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

My mother might have room for you if you want a freebie.. she used to house international students and tends to have a free room everytime I visit.. I can find out if you need.. She lives across the water from Esquimalt by the old Royal roads College