Granville Island was initially named Industrial Island, but “Granville”, named after the bridge that runs directly overhead, was the name that stuck.
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Island No More
Granville Island ceased being an island in the 1950s. The city intended to make room for more industrial space by filling in False Creek....
Industrial Boom
The industrial boom of the 20th century required Vancouver to make room for the forest, mining, construction and shipping industries....
