Burrard

Burrard is a toponym and surname associated with Vancouver, British Columbia. In Vancouver and the surrounding region, the name appears in several geographic features and urban features, including Burrard Inlet, Burrard Street, and Burrard Bridge, as well as historic sites such as the Burrard Dry Dock.

The name is derived from the Burrard family, a British aristocratic lineage whose members were prominent in British public life in the 18th and 19th centuries. In the Canadian province of British Columbia, the surname was used for naming several places during the colonial era.

Burrard Inlet is a natural harbor inlet that forms the northern boundary of the City of Vancouver's harbour area, separating Vancouver on the south from the North Shore communities on the north. It is a central component of the Vancouver harbour system, supporting commercial shipping, ferries, and recreation along its shores.

Burrard Street is a major east-west street through downtown Vancouver, running from Coal Harbour/False Creek area toward the West End and beyond. The street is closely associated with the city's central business district and many high-rise developments. Burrard Bridge carries Burrard Street across False Creek, linking the downtown peninsula with the West End.

Burrard Dry Dock was a historic shipyard located on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver. It operated for much of the 20th century, building and repairing ships for civilian and military service before closing in the late 20th century; part of its site has since been redeveloped.