Vancouver Island
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Vancouver Island
First recorded in 1845–50; named after British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver (1757–1798)
Example Sentences
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At a romantic spot on Vancouver Island, George creates an itinerary to heal Frankie from heartbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
These fossils were recovered from sites in Japan and Vancouver Island, where calm seafloor conditions helped preserve delicate details.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 25, 2026
He’s here as a student himself; meeting with growers of an independent sort — the series was shot on Vancouver Island — on their charmingly rustic farms, seeking their guidance, tasting their wares.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
At his very final stop in the far West, in the isolation of Victoria, Vancouver Island, with only half an hour of campaigning allowed, Carney went "unplugged" among supporters.
From BBC ● May 3, 2025
Vancouver Island was just visible on the horizon.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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