Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Capt. James Cook, R.N.

1728-1779

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

1. Capt. James Cook, R.N. Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

After two historic voyages of the South Pacific[,] Cook was cruising the waters of the Pacific Northwest on his third and final voyage, with his two ships, Resolution and Discovery[.] He was searching for the western exit to the legendary Northwest Passage. In March, 1778, they put into Nootka Sound for repairs and to trade with the native people. With him on the voyage were Mr. William Bligh as Master of the Resolution and Midshipman George Vancouver. This statue was commissioned by the Victoria Environmental Enhancement Foundation and unveiled by the Honourable William Richards Bennett, Premier of the Province of British Columbia. June 12, 1976.

Erected 1976 by Environmental Enhancement Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1778.

Location. 48° 25.301′ N, 123° 22.135′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. Marker is on Government Street. the monument to Capt. Cook is opposite the Empress Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 780 Government Street, Victoria BC V8W 1W5, Canada. Touch for directions.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Parade of Ships (a few steps from this marker); Empress Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Victoria (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tsukuba (about 90 meters away); Royal Canadian Navy (about 90 meters away); Kwakiutl Bear Pole (about 90 meters away); Emily Carr (about 120 meters away); Arbutus Tree (Arbutus menziesii) (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Also see . . . James Cook - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Capt. James Cook, R.N. Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

2. Capt. James Cook, R.N. Monument

Capt. James Cook, R.N. Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

3. Capt. James Cook, R.N. Statue

Capt. James Cook, R.N. Statue Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 20, 2014

4. Capt. James Cook, R.N. Statue Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on June 14, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.