Canadian Forces Base
In short
A military installation used by the Canadian Armed Forces to house major units such as army regiments, navy ships, or air force wings.
In plain words
These are large military sites that hold many different groups of soldiers or equipment. If a site only holds one small unit, like a single radar station, it is called a station instead of a base.
A simple example
CFB Petawawa is a large base that hosts various army units. In contrast, a small radar site would be called a Canadian Forces Station.
Why it matters
These bases provide the essential infrastructure, housing, and training grounds needed to run a national military. They serve as the central hubs for defence operations across Canada.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse a Canadian Forces base (CFB) with a Canadian Forces station (CFS), which is smaller and hosts fewer units.