About the Archives

I had no idea such a wealth of historic naval archives were available until I had the pleasure of discovering your museum. I can’t wait to bring my dad on my next visit.

Very interesting place, great history.

Beautiful artifacts and well-preserved and presented.

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Very interesting, worth the cab ride from Victoria city centre.

Lived here a long time, finally discovered it – great!

Learned 18 different specific items of history that I had no idea about – great Canadiana, thank you!

Thank you so much, great, staff were wonderful.

First time for Vikki. Awesome!

Very informative and emotional.

Impressive!

I should have visited the museum years ago.

My second visit in 7 years, good museum.

Impressive and educational!

Beautiful place, thank you for the warm welcome and tour!

Wonderful memories, so glad we came here!

I love bringing my young daughter here. I’ve always loved this place.

Fabulous!

Outstanding, great to see such worthy pride in the navy.

A wonderful display – well worth a visit.

Well done. The museum is the public face of the Canadian Navy & Military.

Very good, more people should see it and know about it.

Fascinating!

Everything looks fabulous – congrats!

Excellent museum and professional displays.

A step back in history. Excellent.

Found my father-in-law’s signature on the HMCS UGANDA life preserver!

My son loved it!

Brought back lots of wonderful memories.

Really well kept and presented. Thank you so much!

Came to see where I joined up in 1940.

Very well presented! BZ!

First time; will return.

Victoria’s best kept secret, loved the new submarine display!

I am a naval fan from China and think this museum is very good.

I’ll be back for a full day. This place is big

Loved the pets and the WWII display.

Thanks for keeping the memories alive and vibrant!

Great museum, worth coming back to.

Coming here was our #1 priority! Thank you!

Thanks for having this available, so informative.

What a great museum, enjoyed every bit of it!

Beautiful Base, fantastic history!

Congrats on the expansion.

Interested in seeing the history of the Canadian navy our son belongs to.

Magnificent!

We LOVE this museum!

Excellent display of military history.

I have gained useful information about Canadian history. This visit will be one of my best memories.

Merveilleux!

Great history lesson!

Great museum – My 9 year old is fascinated!

Always enjoy coming here.

Fabulous, great museum, everyone very helpful and friendly.

Really loved the pets display, kids exhibit great way to keep them engaged.

Thank you for preserving our proud military history.

Excellent kids area!

Wonderful and informative stories, thank you for your service.

Excellent connection to the BC curriculum. Bravo!

Very interesting, loved it!

Interesting displays, well done.

Absolutely beautifully done, congratulations.

Really unique. Mannequins very cool.

Such a nice surprise!

An outstanding facility and an outstanding tour from Mr. Baker.

Merci beaucoup, j’ai bien aimé.

First time here, not the last!

Lots of memories. Well kept. Thank you!

Came with my 92-year old dad, so he could show us where he signed up.

First class museum. Professionally done and some heart-warming memories!

Always a great opportunity to learn something.

Lots of progress since i visited two years ago, BZ!!

Lots of good, detailed history – makes it ‘alive’.

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Very nice collection, amazing models and displays.

The best museum in BC, awesome, great guide.

Wonderful museum, thank you.

Best field trip ever!

Very interesting, I learned a lot about our Armed Forces.

Fascinating, especially the King George V video and the fallout shelter display.

“Top Class”, as always.

Ex navy stationed in Halifax. Great Exhibit.

Researching my stepfather’s WW2 service in the RCN.

Very well done, luv the history.

Interesting, informative, and hopefully our schools will see this.