About the Archives

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

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

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

The best museum in BC, awesome, great guide.

Magnificent!

My son loved it!

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

Loved the pets and the WWII display.

Very interesting, loved it!

First time here, not the last!

Thank you so much, great, staff were wonderful.

What a great museum, enjoyed every bit of it!

Lots of memories. Well kept. Thank you!

Coming here was our #1 priority! Thank you!

Great history lesson!

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.

“Top Class”, as always.

Ex navy stationed in Halifax. Great Exhibit.

Excellent connection to the BC curriculum. Bravo!

Came to see where I joined up in 1940.

Researching my stepfather’s WW2 service in the RCN.

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

Best field trip ever!

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

I should have visited the museum years ago.

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

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

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

Great museum – My 9 year old is fascinated!

My second visit in 7 years, good museum.

Wonderful memories, so glad we came here!

Thanks for having this available, so informative.

Thank you for preserving our proud military history.

Thanks for keeping the memories alive and vibrant!

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

Beautiful artifacts and well-preserved and presented.

Brought back lots of wonderful memories.

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

Beautiful Base, fantastic history!

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

Wonderful museum, thank you.

Very interesting place, great history.

Such a nice surprise!

A step back in history. Excellent.

Merveilleux!

Really unique. Mannequins very cool.

Merci beaucoup, j’ai bien aimé.

Excellent kids area!

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Interesting displays, well done.

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

Wonderful and informative stories, thank you for your service.

Very informative and emotional.

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

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

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

Really well kept and presented. Thank you so much!

First time for Vikki. Awesome!

Wonderful help from volunteers and archivists, thanks so much!

Excellent display of military history.

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

Always a great opportunity to learn something.

Fabulous, great museum, everyone very helpful and friendly.

Very well done, luv the history.

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

Congrats on the expansion.

Impressive and educational!

Everything looks fabulous – congrats!

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

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

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

Very nice collection, amazing models and displays.

We LOVE this museum!

Impressive!

Always enjoy coming here.

Fabulous!

Thanks, the displays were wonderful. We learned a lot. Loved the animal mascot stories too.

A wonderful display – well worth a visit.

Absolutely beautifully done, congratulations.

Fascinating!

Very well presented! BZ!

Great museum, worth coming back to.

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

Excellent museum and professional displays.

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