- Type
- Residential Facility
- Designated
- 1991
Dockyard: D1
Also known as Former Chief Dockyard Engineer’s Residence , Base Commander’s Residence
A historic house is usually a private one; the street is the place to see it from.
About Dockyard: D1
The federal government recognizes Dockyard: D1 for its heritage, one of 40 such buildings in Esquimalt. By its record, Dockyard: D1 was built in 1931–1932. Unknown designed it.
CFB Esquimalt, Dockyard, Chief Engineer’s and Base Commander’s House, Building D1 is the only residence on a large, formally landscaped area set back from one of the dockyard's secondary roads. It is an L-shaped, two-storey building with a steep gable roof and chimney. The exterior of the building is clad in wood shingles. The main entrance is on the south side. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Building D1 · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
Recognized is one of two ranks the federal government gives the heritage buildings it owns; Classified is the higher.
Questions about Dockyard: D1
When was Dockyard: D1 built?
Its register puts the building of Dockyard: D1 at 1931–1932.
Is Dockyard: D1 protected?
The federal heritage policy applies while Canada owns it.
Can you visit Dockyard: D1?
It is a house, likely private: enjoy it from the street.
What is Dockyard: D1?
Dockyard: D1 became a Recognized Federal Heritage Building in 1991.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).