EGI-Caboose's definitions

Vancouver

Vancouver Washington
1) A city just north of Portland Oregon.
2) Often confused with Vancouver B.C.
3) Incorporated in 1857.

Vancouver B.C.
1) Incorporated in 1886.
2) Named for Captain George Vancouver. (As was Vancouver Washington.)

Me: I'm from Vancouver.
Canadians: Oh, you're Canadian too?
Me: No, Vancouver Washington.

by EGI-Caboose November 2, 2011