answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

It was named after Captain George Vancouver, a British navy officer, who first explored that region.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How did Vancouver get its name?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the name of the dailynewspaper in Vancouver?

The Vancouver Sun


What landmarks did George Vancouver name?

george named vancouver and vancouver island


When did Vancouver get its name?

The City of Vancouver was named in 1886.


What was George Vancouver's wife's name?

elizabeth vancouver


What is the name for the Vancouver's Ice Hockey team?

Vancouver's NHL team is the Vancouver Canucks.


What is the name of the NHL team in Vancouver Canada?

The Vancouver Canucks.


What is the name of Vancouver's largest airport?

Vancouver International Airport.


Did the Vancouver Canucks have another name?

They were called the Vancouver Millionaires in 1915


What is the name of the body between Vancouver and Vancouver island?

The Georgia Strait


What is the name of the Vancouver BC airport?

yvr ANS 2 - It has no special name, just Vancouver International Airport.


Name the goalie of Vancouver hockey?

The Vancouver Canucks current goalie is Ruberto Lungo, but I'm not sure if that is how his name is spelled.


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.