cambie

Cambie is a surname and a place name most prominently associated with Vancouver, British Columbia. In Canadian toponymy, Cambie is used for several features in the city, reflecting its historical adoption as a surname for local places. The exact origins of the Vancouver usage are debated; most sources link the name to a 19th-century surveyor associated with the Canadian Pacific Railway, though attributions vary.

In Vancouver, Cambie Street is a major north–south arterial road, running through multiple neighborhoods and serving as a central axis for the surrounding Cambie Village commercial district. The Cambie Bridge, a prominent crossing in the area, shares the same name and is a focal point for regional transport. The Cambie Corridor is a long‑range urban development and transit planning initiative aimed at guiding growth along the street.

Beyond Vancouver, Cambie appears in genealogical and historical contexts as a surname. As a toponym, its use remains primarily local to the Vancouver region, though it may occur in other settings wherever the surname or its derivatives appear in historical records.