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It was named after Captain George Vancouver. He spent years exploring and mapping the north-west coast of North America and was the first European to enter Burrard Inlet, the main harbour of the city that bears his name. See the related link below for more information.
Captain George Vancouver who was the first officer of English Explorer James Cook.
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When did Vancouver get its name?
The City of Vancouver was named in 1886.
A city in Vancouver that was named in honor of its captain?
Vancouver is a city. At least Vancouver, BC, Canada is anyway.
What is named after George Vancouver?
Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia; Vancouver Island; and another city in southwestern Washington State.
How many us cities are named Vancouver?
Vancouver is a city in Washington State. It is the only city in the United States with the name Vancouver.
What is the vancover state?
Vancouver is a coastal city located in Canada, and named after British Captain George Vancouver.
Why was Vancouver named Vancouver?
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
Which state is Vancouver in?
Two cities on the west coast of North America are named Vancouver. One is in the State of Washington and one is in the Province of British Columbia. Both were named after Captain George Vancouver of the Royal Navy, who explored and charted much of North America's west coast. Vancouver Island is also named after Captain George Vancouver. Vancouver, British Columbia, is the largest city in British Columbia, but it is not the capital. British Columbia's capital is Victoria, which was named after Queen Victoria. Victoria is located on Vancouver Island.
What is the relative location of Vancouver Canada?
Vancouver, officially named the City of Vancouver, is located on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The relative location of Vancouver is 49.2500 degrees N, 123.1000 degrees W.
Which explorer is Vancouver named after?
It is named after Captain George Vancouver.
Which explorer is Vancouver Island named after?
It is named after Captain George Vancouver.
What is the city that was named after a famous explorer in British Columbia that is in canada?
Dawson Creek is named after George Dawson who was on a land survey team in the late 1800's. But I suspect you mean Vancouver, named after George Vancouver who explored the Pacific North West of North America. We also named a rather large Island after him, Vancouver Island.
Is Vancouver Island in the US or Canada?
Vancouver is located on the main land BC. The island was named after the explorer George Vancouver who was on Cook's last expedition.
