The naval base in Victoria, British Columbia is Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt. It is the main base for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) on the west coast of Canada and home to the Pacific Fleet. The base includes a naval dockyard, training facilities, and support services for the RCN. It is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island and is an important part of the Canadian Armed Forces' military infrastructure.

The history of CFB Esquimalt as a naval base dates back to the late 1800s, when the British Empire established a naval presence in the Pacific region to protect its interests in the area. In 1887, the British government established a naval base and dockyard at Esquimalt Harbour, which was then transferred to the Canadian government in 1904.

Over the years, the base has undergone several expansions and upgrades to accommodate the changing needs of the RCN. During World War II, the base was a major naval facility, and played a key role in the defense of the west coast of Canada. After the war, the base continued to grow and develop, with new facilities and infrastructure being added to support the growing fleet of ships and submarines.

During World War II, CFB Esquimalt played a key role in the defense of the west coast of Canada. The base was a major naval facility, and was home to a significant number of ships and submarines, including several British and American vessels.

The base also served as a training center for new naval recruits and as a repair and refit facility for ships and submarines. The base's dockyard was busy with activity, with ships coming in for repairs and maintenance. The base also served as a hub for naval intelligence and communications, with the Canadian, British and American Navies working closely together to coordinate their efforts in the Pacific theater.

The base was also an important part of the west coast's air defense network, with anti-aircraft guns and searchlights positioned around the base to protect it from enemy air attacks. Despite these measures, the base was not attacked during the war.

CFB Esquimalt played a critical role in the war effort by providing a base of operations for the Royal Canadian Navy and its allies in the Pacific. The base's strategic location on the west coast of Canada allowed it to play a key role in the defense of the west coast and the protection of Canadian interests in the Pacific region during the war.

During World War II, the threat of a Japanese attack on the west coast of Canada was taken very seriously. The possibility of a Japanese invasion of Canada was considered a real threat, and as a result, the Canadian government implemented measures to protect the country from attack.

The Japanese military had occupied a number of Pacific islands, including some that were relatively close to Canada's west coast, and had a powerful navy and air force. This made the threat of a Japanese attack on Canada's west coast a very real possibility.

As a result, the Canadian government established a network of coastal defenses along the west coast, including anti-aircraft guns, searchlights, and radar stations. The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) also increased its presence in the Pacific, with ships patrolling the coast and submarines on standby to defend against any potential attacks.

CFB Esquimalt played a critical role in the defense of the west coast, serving as a major naval base and hub for naval intelligence and communications. The base's strategic location on the west coast of Canada, allowed it to be an important part of the west coast's air defense network.

Although the Japanese never launched an attack on the west coast of Canada, the threat was taken seriously and the measures put in place helped to deter any potential attack and ensure the safety of the country and its citizens.