Strait of Georgia
Meaning
Proper Noun
- A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.
Related
Similar words
- Georgia Strait
Origin
- Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792. This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.
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