Strait of Georgia
English edit
Etymology edit
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 edit
- A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.
- 2013, Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being, Canongate Books (2019), page 186:
- A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.
Synonyms edit
- Georgia Strait (informal)
References edit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Strait of Georgia". BC Geographical Names.