Esquimalt Population 2026

Esquimalt has a population of 17,655, making it the #254 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. It is about 158× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Esquimalt (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,655

Rank in Canada

#254

Coordinates

48.44°N, 123.41°W

~38 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,580 km

2,223 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45

Cities near Esquimalt

Victoria289,625 people · ~4 km away
Langford46,584 people · ~7 km away
Oak Bay18,015 people · ~8 km away
Saanich117,735 people · ~13 km away
Duncan22,199 people · ~44 km away
North Cowichan29,676 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Esquimalt?

Esquimalt has a population of 17,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #254 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Esquimalt in?

Esquimalt is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Esquimalt the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,580 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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