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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The individual, one of four people isolating on Vancouver Island after leaving the ship, had developed mild symptoms.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The answer appears to lie off the coast of Vancouver Island, in the Cascadia region.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 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
They also enjoyed mountain biking and hiking along the fjords of Vancouver Island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
Three months later, when Dad dropped me off in a lonely corner of Vancouver Island, I wasn’t so sure.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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