Central Vancouver in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
The Old Maple
tree under whose branches
the pioneers met in 1885 and
chose the name "Vancouver"
for this city.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 49° 17′ N, 123° 6.259′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Greater Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is at the intersection of Powell Street and Carrall Street on Powell Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6B 1B2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Gassy Jack" (here, next to this marker); Byrnes Block (a few steps from this marker); Nagle Bros. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Packing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Abrams Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Cordage Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel / The Terminus Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Robinson Block / Rene Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vancouver.
Also see . . . Vancouver. GeoBC provides a short history of Vancouver and its name: "Named in 1886 at the suggestion of Sir W.C. VanHorne, then-CEO of the CPR, after Captain George Vancouver, RN, (1757-1798), famous explorer of the Pacific Coast of Northwest America, who had visited these waters 1790 - 1792...." (Submitted on April 9, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 866 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 9, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.