Canadian Forces Base Valcartier

2nd Canadian Division Support Base Valcartier, formerly known as and commonly referred to as Canadian Forces Base Valcartier, is a Canadian Forces base located in the municipality of , 8 nautical miles north northwest of , , Canada.
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  • Type: Heliport
  • Description: military base in the Quebec Province, Canada
  • Also known as: CFB Valcartier”, “CYOY”, and “YOY

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tourbière-de-Shannon Ecological Reserve.

Nature reserve
The is a strictly protected ecological reserve of Quebec, Canada. is situated 3½ km west of Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shannon and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier.

Town
is a city in , , and is along the Jacques-Cartier River northwest of . It was formed in December 1946, when it separated from the territory of , following protests of this part of the population against the municipal taxes.

Village
is a municipality in the region of Quebec, Canada, located in the Jacques-Cartier River valley. It has been home to the Canadian Forces Base Valcartier since World War I. is situated 4½ km northeast of Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.

Suburb
is a former city located near the St. Lawrence River in , Canada. It was amalgamated into on January 1, 2002. More specifically, it is within the region of La Haute-Saint-Charles. Population:… is situated 8 km southeast of Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.

Canadian Forces Base Valcartier

Latitude
46.9014° or 46° 54′ 5″ north
Longitude
-71.50246° or 71° 30′ 9″ west
Elevation
168 metres (551 feet)
IATA airport code
YOY
ICAO airport code
CYOY
Open location code
87RCWF2X+H2
Geo­Names ID
6301466
Wiki­data ID
Q1023457
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