Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza, Vancouver

Name: Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza
Address: Vancouver, United States

#10 among attractions in Vancouver

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Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza, Vancouver

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The Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza is a memorial plaza along Vancouver, Washington's Waterfront Park, in the United States. The plaza features Jay Rood's 1992 sculpture Boat of Discovery. Made of metal, concrete, and brick, the artwork's dedication "coincided with the bicentennial celebration of the exploration and naming of the Columbia River in 1792". The site and sculpture, also known as the Captain George Vancouver Monument, have been included in walking tours of Vancouver. ()

Coordinates: 45°37'18"N, 122°40'26"W

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Downtown Vancouver (Esther Short)Vancouver United States

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Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Fort Vancouver, Portland Expo Center, Jantzen Beach Center.

0.6 miE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver
15 min walk • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site is a United States National Historic Site located in the states of Washington and Oregon.
0.6 miE
Pioneer life at a former trading center
Fort Vancouver, Vancouver
15 min walk • Fort Vancouver was a 19th-century fur trading post that was the headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department, located in the Pacific Northwest.
1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Outdoor activities
Portland Expo Center, Portland
34 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portland, the Portland Expo Center is a premier sports venue and a hub for various events in the Pacific Northwest. This expansive facility, with its multifaceted amenities, has been serving as a cornerstone for regional sports, trade...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jantzen Beach Center, Portland
21 min walk • Nestled on Hayden Island in the city of Portland, Oregon, Jantzen Beach Center offers a unique shopping experience to both locals and visitors alike. This sprawling shopping center, once the site of the historic Jantzen Beach Amusement Park, has become a modern-day...
~650 ftN
Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza is a plaza in Vancouver, Washington, United States. The plaza was created in 2013, and continues to be maintained by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7824. It features a "Remembrance Wall" with murals by the Clark County Mural Society.
~1520 ftN
Tower
Salmon Run Bell Tower, Vancouver
8 min walk • The Salmon Run Bell Tower is a bell tower and glockenspiel in Vancouver, Washington's Esther Short Park, in the United States.
~1760 ftN
Park, Farmer's market, Garden
Esther Short Park, Vancouver
9 min walk • Esther Short Park is a public park and town square located in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Established in 1853, it is the oldest public park in the state of Washington. and one of the oldest public parks in the West.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Pearson Air Museum, Vancouver
23 min walk • The Pearson Field Education Center delivers experiential aviation based science, technology, engineering and math programs for young people ages kindergarten through 12th grade on historic Pearson Field, Vancouver, Washington.
0.8 miN
Museum, History museum
Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver
21 min walk • The Clark County Historical Museum, Vancouver, Washington, is located in a 1909 Carnegie library and is operated by the Clark County Historical Society, established in 1917. It opened at the old Carnegie Library building on May 24, 1964. The first museum director was Joe Pagel.
0.7 miS
Amusement, Amusement park
Lotus Isle, Portland
20 min walk • Lotus Isle Amusement Park was an amusement park that operated from 1930 to 1932 on Tomahawk Island in Portland, Oregon. Known as the "Wonderland of the Pacific Northwest", Lotus Isle was located just east of the more successful Jantzen Beach amusement park.
0.6 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater, Vancouver
16 min walk • The Proto-Cathedral of St. James the Greater is a church building and parish of the Catholic Church located in Vancouver, Washington, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza?

Nearby attractions include Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Plaza, Vancouver (4 min walk), Vancouver Waterfront Park, Vancouver (7 min walk), Salmon Run Bell Tower, Vancouver (8 min walk), Esther Short Park, Vancouver (9 min walk).

How to get to Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza by public transport?

The nearest stations to Captain George Vancouver Monument Plaza:

Bus

Columbia Street & Columbia Way • Lines: 71 (2 min walk)
West 6th Street & Washington • Lines: 71 (8 min walk)

Train

Vancouver (20 min walk)

Light rail

Expo Center • Lines: Yellow (33 min walk)