José María Narváez

José María Narváez (1768 – August 4, 1840) was a Spanish naval officer, explorer, and navigator notable for his work in the Gulf Islands and Lower Mainland of present-day British Columbia. In 1791, as commander of the schooner Santa Saturnina, he led the first European exploration of the Strait of Georgia, including a landing on present-day British Columbia's Sunshine Coast. He also entered Burrard Inlet, the site of present-day Vancouver, British Columbia.

For the 16th century conquistador and explorer of Florida, see Pánfilo de Narváez.
José María Narváez
Born1768
Cádiz, Spain
DiedAugust 4, 1840(1840-08-04) (aged 71–72)
Guadalajara, Mexico
NationalitySpanish
Occupation(s)naval officer, explorer, and navigator
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