History of Vancouver - Wikipedia
WebWith its location on the western coast of Canada near the mouth of the Fraser River and on the waterways of the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, Burrard Inlet, and their tributaries, Vancouver has – for thousands of years – been a place of meeting, trade, and settlement.
Vancouver | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
Web3 days ago · History. Vancouver: Fort Langley. Fort Langley National Historic Site, near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The region had long been inhabited by several Native American (First Nations) peoples when a trading post, Fort Langley, was set up by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1827 near the mouth of the Fraser River.
Vancouver | The Canadian Encyclopedia
WebFeb 13, 2011 · José Maria Narváez, a Spanish explorer, was the first European to see the site of what is now Vancouver in 1791. A year later, English sailor Captain George Vancouver and Spaniards Dionisio Alcalá-Galiano and Cayetano Valdés were also in the area ( see Sutil and Mexicana ).
Vancouver - Wikipedia
WebThe Fraser Gold Rush of 1858 brought over 25,000 men, mainly from California, to nearby New Westminster (founded February 14, 1859) on the Fraser River, on their way to the Fraser Canyon, bypassing what would become Vancouver.
Timeline of Vancouver history - Wikipedia
Web1808 – Simon Fraser becomes the first European to reach the area overland, descending the river which bears his name. 1818 – Treaty of 1818. 1827 – HBC Fort Langley established east of present-day Vancouver. Contact and trade began accelerating significantly, primarily with the Fraser River Salish.
The Early History of Vancouver - Vancouver B.C.
WebIn 1858 the Colony of British Columbia was founded and one year later, in 1859, New Westminster was established by Major-General Richard Clement Moody and was proclaimed to be the capital of this colony.
Vancouver -- Thumbnail History - HistoryLink.org
WebAug 7, 2009 · The city is named for George Vancouver (1758-1798), the British explorer who mapped the Northwest coast in 1792. As the oldest non-Indian settlement in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver perhaps celebrates its history more than most cities.
Introduction | The Story of Vancouver
WebIncorporated as a city in 1886 on territory that had been occupied or used for thousands of years by indigenous peoples, the new entity was quickly populated by immigrants who reflected the qualities and prejudices of the time. It is the story of perseverance and determination, heartbreak, creativity, and triumph.
History of Vancouver - Wikiwand
WebThe first Europeans to explore the area were Spanish Captain José María Narváez in 1791, and British naval Captain George Vancouver in 1792. The area was not settled by Europeans until almost a century later, in 1862.
The Story of Vancouver | A Vancouver Historical Society Project
WebRead Vancouver’s history from the beginning to the present like you haven’t seen it before by theme and topic through quotes, photographs and a written narrative. Introduction. Vancouver Before it Was. Formation of the City. Vancouver’s Economic and …
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