Vancouver Island

[ van-koo-ver ahy-luhnd ]

noun

1. a major island of British Columbia, Canada, off the southwest coast of the mainland: the largest and most populous island of all the Americas’ west coasts. 12,408 sq. mi. (32,135 sq. km).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Vancouver Island¹

First recorded in 1845–50; named after British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver (1757–1798)

Example Sentences

Romany Williams is a writer, editor and stylist based on Vancouver Island, Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

Tyler Mark of Los Angeles was disappointed in us for overlooking Tofino, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

From Los Angeles Times

Charge your phone to ensure photos of the Olympic Mountains, Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island — and, on a nice day, Mount Baker to the west.

From Seattle Times

He may return to public health work in some capacity in the future, but for now, he’s got his eye on the next challenge: a 300-mile bike ride up to Vancouver Island later this year.

From Seattle Times

In 1846, the Treaty of Oregon established the 49th Parallel as the international boundary between America and the British Crown colony, exempting Vancouver Island.

From Seattle Times