Strait of Georgia
English
Etymology
Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792.[1] This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.[1]
Proper noun
- A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.
Synonyms
- Georgia Strait (informal)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Strait of Georgia". BC Geographical Names.