The Esquimalt Lagoon is extremely photogenic, especially with the scenic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains in neighbouring Washington state.

The Strait of Juan de Fuca almost always offers a wide variety of ships, from small sailing vessels, to enormous cargo ships, and the proximity of the Canadian Navy base means that military craft of several nations are often seen at close range.

Wildlife at the lagoon and neighbouring Fort Rodd National Historic Site includes Columbian black-tailed deer, river otters, mink, raccoons, harbour seals, and sea lions.

Birders may be rewarded with a wide variety of both pelagic and meadow birds, including bald eagles, blue herons, harlequin and eider ducks, and many small songbirds.

	Esquimalt Lagoon The Esquimalt Lagoon is extremely photogenic, especially with the scenic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains in neighbouring Washington state. The Strait of Juan de Fuca almost always offers a wide variety of ships, from small sailing vessels, to enormous cargo ships, and the proximity of the Canadian Navy base means that military craft of several nations are often seen at close range. Wildlife at the lagoon and neighbouring Fort Rodd National Historic Site includes Columbian black-tailed deer, river otters, mink, raccoons, harbour seals, and sea lions. Birders may be rewarded with a wide variety of both pelagic and meadow birds, including bald eagles, blue herons, harlequin and eider ducks, and many small songbirds.