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Captain George Vancouver originally reached Vancouver Island in 1776 as master of the Endeavor, one of three ships commanded by Captain James Cook on his explorations of the Pacific Ocean. Vancouver returned to Vancouver Island as captain of the Discovery in 1788, on a mapping expedition of the coastline north of the Columbia River delta.
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∙ 13y agoThe first European to land on the Island was Captain James Cook in 1774
The first European to discover that it was an island and not part of the mainland was Captain George Vancouver in 1792
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∙ 12y agogeorge Vancouver discovered Vancouver island on his voyages
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∙ 12y agoJacques Cartier discovered Prince Edward Island in the year 1534, he named it Ile St. Jean
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∙ 12y agogeorge Vancouver discovered Vancouver
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∙ 8y agoTectonic plates.
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Why was Vancouver named Vancouver?
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
What is the island west of Vancouver British Columbia?
Vancouver Island
What are the landforms in Vancouver Canada?
It is on an island called Vancouver Island.
How will Vancouver and Vancouver island be effected by an earthquake?
It depends on where the earthquake takes place. If it takes place on Vancouver Island,then the effect would happen on Vancouver Island. If happens in Vancouver,then the effect would happen in Vancouver.
What is the capital of Vancouver Island?
Vancouver Island does not have a capital, as such. Victoria is the capital of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Note also that the city of Vancouver is on the mainland across from Vancouver Island, not on the island itself.
Did george Vancouver discouver Vancouver?
George Vancouver did not discover vancouver BC it was simply named after him he actually discovered Vancouver Island it was actually Vancouver and Quadra Island , but the spanish shortened it to just simply Vancouver island.
What was george Vancouver discoveries?
actually he didn't. Vancouver BC was just named after him. he actually discovered Vancouver island. it was originally named Vancouver and Quadra island but after the spanish revolution ended it shortened to simply Vancouver island. =D
When did George Vancouver discover Vancouver?
George Vancouver did not discover Vancouver. The city of Vancouver is named after George Vancouver, the British explorer who surveyed the Pacific Northwest coast of North America in the late 18th century. Vancouver Island, also named after George Vancouver, was discovered by Spanish explorers in the 18th century.
When was Vancouver discovered?
I think it was discovered in 1790's by Capt. George Vancouver :)
Why was Vancouver named Vancouver?
Vancouver was named after After the British Explorer George Vancouver who Discovered Vancouver.
Where Vancouver island marmot lives?
Vancouver Island only.
What is the island west of Vancouver British Columbia?
Vancouver Island
What are the landforms in Vancouver Canada?
It is on an island called Vancouver Island.
How will Vancouver and Vancouver island be effected by an earthquake?
It depends on where the earthquake takes place. If it takes place on Vancouver Island,then the effect would happen on Vancouver Island. If happens in Vancouver,then the effect would happen in Vancouver.
What is bigger - Prince Edward Island or Vancouver Island?
Vancouver Island is much bigger.
Largest city found on Vancouver island?
Victoria is the largest city in Vancouver Island.
Do tarantulas live on Vancouver island?
Tarantulas are not native to Vancouver Island.
