East Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Captain George Vancouver R.N.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

1. Captain George Vancouver R.N. Marker

Inscription.
Captain George Vancouver R.N.
June 22nd 1757 May 12th 1798

On June 12th, 1792 Captain George Vancouver, R.N. celebrated mariner and intrepid explorer, under authority of his majesty King George III of England, sailed into Burrard's Inlet and landed near the site of the present city of Port Moody.

To the memory of that enterprising mariner whose geographical accomplishments are venerated to this day and whose proud name this city bears, this memorial tablet is erected on behalf of the citizens of the City of Vancouver this 22nd day of June, 1962.

Erected 1962.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1792.

Location. 49° 15.676′ N, 123° 6.84′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in East Vancouver. It is on West 12th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 453 W 12th Ave, Vancouver BC V5Y 1V4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Lower Mainland

and in Coast & Mountains.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manzo Nagano (1853 - 1924) (within shouting distance of this marker); Helena Gutteridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Vancouver City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Grauer Residence (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Normal School (about 180 meters away); Model School (about 180 meters away); 150 West 10th Avenue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); 148 West 10th Avenue (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 14, 2023

2. Captain George Vancouver R.N. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.