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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Cathy Stoyko said she was "dancing for her sisters" back home in Vancouver Island, Canada.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
At a romantic spot on Vancouver Island, George creates an itinerary to heal Frankie from heartbreak.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The answer appears to lie off the coast of Vancouver Island, in the Cascadia region.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 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
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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