Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra
1743 – 1794
Captain in the Spanish Royal Navy. Explorer of the West Coast of North America and Governor of the Spanish settlement at Nootka, Vancouver Island.
In honor of their meeting and the ensuing friendly association, Captain George Vancouver named this land Quadra and Vancouver’s Island.
In recognition of the historic friendship between Canada and Spain –
His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain
Dedicated this monument on March 17, 1984
Marker is at the intersection of Belleville Street and Oswego Street on Belleville Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
