Granville, British Columbia facts for kids
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Granville, British Columbia
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 Granville, British Columbia
Location in British Columbia
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province | BC/BCE |
| Settled | 1800s |
| Incorporated as Vancouver | 1886 |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
Granville was the name of a small town in British Columbia, Canada, from 1870 to 1886. This town eventually grew into the big city we know today as Vancouver. The original settlement that became Granville was called Gastown.
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History of Granville
From Gastown to Granville
The area that became Granville was first known as Gastown. This settlement grew around a simple tavern built in 1867. The tavern was started by a man nicknamed "Gassy" Jack Deighton. It was located just west of a place called Hastings Mill.
In 1870, the government of the colony decided to survey the settlement. They planned out a town and gave it a new name: "Granville." This name was chosen to honor Lord Granville, who was an important British government official at the time. The new town of Granville covered six city blocks. It stretched from Burrard Inlet south to Hastings Street and from Cambie Street east to Carrall Street.
Becoming Vancouver
Granville was a special place because it had a great natural harbor. This made it a perfect spot for a major transportation hub. In 1884, it was chosen as the end point for the new railroad. Because of this important decision, the town was renamed Vancouver and officially became a city in 1886.
Where is Granville Now?
Even though the town of Granville no longer exists, its name lives on in many parts of modern-day Vancouver. You can find its name in places like Granville Street, a busy road, and Granville Mall. There's also the Granville Entertainment District, Granville Square, and the Granville Street Bridge. If you take public transit, you might use Granville Station on the Expo Line. You can also visit Granville Island, a popular spot, and there's even a political area called Vancouver Granville electoral district.
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