Vancouver, British Colombia?

Question

how did vancouver get it's name?

Answer 1

British sailor named Capt. George Vancouver discovered Burrard Inlet and False Creek. The first European settlements in the are were called Gastown and Granville, but changed to Vancouver in honor of Capt. Vancouver. Vancouver, Washington and Vancouver Island have the same roots in their names.

Answer 2

Capt, Geo Vancouver   an early explorer

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yep

the guy who found it:

cap'n George Vancouver

same with Vancouver Island and stuff