History of Granby, Québec, Canada

The municipality of the township of Granby takes its name from the township and its name was attested for the first time in 1801.
The erection of the municipality dates back to 1855. However, it had been preceded by a homonymous municipality established in 1845, abolished in 1847 and attached to the county municipality of Shefford.
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1832 - GRANBY,
township, in the co. of Shefford, is bounded N.E. by Milton; E. by Shefford; S.W. by Farnham and N. by the S. of St. Hyacinthe. - The land is generally of a useful quality, principally composed of a blackish loam, over which, in some places, there is a layer of fine vegetable mould, from which good crops of wheat and other grain might reasonably be expected; may parts are particularly eligible for the growth of hemp and some for flax. The timber consists of beech, elm, butternut, maple, pine and a little oak. The parts laid out were granted in 1785 to officers and privates of the British militia, who served during the blockade of Quebec in 1775-6. - Watered by various streams running into the N.W. and S. branches of the R. Yamaska.
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

The paris of Dame-de-Granby, founded in 1837, served as a mission from 1844 to 1859, became a parish that year.

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1843 - St George Anglican church established at Granby

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In 1859, the territory was amputated for the benefit of the municipality of the village of Granby then created, which will become the city of Granby thereafter.

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1867 - Granby
"Granby - A prosperous village on the line of the Stanstead, Shefford, and Chambly railway, in the township of Granby, county of Shefford, and in Bedford District, situated on the north branch of the river Yamaska. Its estimated population is 700. Distance from Sweetsburgh, and West Farnham 14 miles ; St. Hyacinthe 26 ; Bedford 24 ; and Dunham 21. Daily mails arrive from Montreal at 6 p.m., Waterloo, 7 a.m., St. Hyacinthe 4 p.m. Tri-weekly mails by stage from Sweetsburgh Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 11, p.m., and departs the same day at 1 p.m. Mails leave daily for Montreal, at 6:30 ; a.m., Waterloo, 6:30 p.m., St. Hyacinthe 7 a.m. Cars arrive from Waterloo for St. Johns at 6:40 a.m., and from St. John! for Waterloo, at 6:36 p.m. Stages connect to and from Magog lake. There are four churches in the village — Church of England, Roman Catholic, Congregational, and Wesleyan Methodist; a flourishing academy ; district school, and a weekly paper. There are also extensive lumber and ... Read MORE...

THE DISASTER AT GRANBY - A BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY BY THE FLOOD - ELEVEN LIVES LOST.
To the Editor of the Montreal Daily Witness:

At 7:40 this evening the writer and others were standing on the bridge at Granby, watching the high state of the river, and also the cars slowly passing the embankment to the depot. Just as I passed along the bridge from the south side, and was going off on the north side, I found the bridge sway, as if it was a drawbridge. I ran off the north end, and in less time than I write this the south end of the bridge fell with a crash, and hurried to another and, it is to be hoped, a better world, all those on the bridge at the time. Among them were as far as known at present, 8 P. M., PATRICK HACKETT, Esq., who was on the middle of the bridge when I met him; MR. EDWARD GILMOUR and son, EDWARD, about 12 years old; MRS. H. S. C. MINER and child, CORA; MRS. SARGENT, her mother; MRS. JOHN BRADFORD and her sister, MISS HARVEY, with MR. JOHN BRADFORD'S two children - all the family except himself, and MRS. G. HARVEY. There was a little boy,... Read MORE...

1873
GRANBY, an incorporated village in Shefford co., Que., on the Yamaska River, and on the S. S. & C. R., 29 miles from St John. It has good water power privileges, and contains 5 saw mills, 1 grist mill, 1 tannery, 1 brewery, a telegraph office, churches of four denominations, 2 hotels, 16 stores, and a priming office issuing 2 weekly newspapers — one English and one French. Pop. 876.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Granby
GRANBY, an incorporated village in Shefford co., Que., on the Yamaska River, and on the Montreal & Ottawa Ry., 29 miles from St. Johns. It has good water-power privileges, and contains 1 rubber manufactory, 1 saw mill, 1 tannery, 1 telegraph office, 4 churches, 2 hotels, 15stores, 1 bank, 1 large rattan goods factory, 1 chair factory, 1 furniture and casket factory, I carriage factory, 1 foundry, 2 machine shops, 2 blind, door and sash factories, 1 college, 1 convent and 1 academy, Pop. 1710.
Crossby, Peter Alfred. Lovell's gazetteer of British North America. (John Lovell & Son)., 1895

1895 - Granby
Granby, a village in Shefford co., Quebec, on the Yamaska River, and on the Stanstead, Shefford & Chambly Bailway, 29 miles E. by N. of St. Johns. It has good water-power, 5 saw-mills, a grist-mill, a tannery, a brewery, 4 churches, 2 hotels, 16 stores, and 2 weekly newspapers (1 English and 1 French). Pop. 876.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Granby, a banking post-village and outport of Shefford co., Quebec, on the Yamaska River and on the Central R. of Vermont, 19 miles W. of Waterloo. It has saw- and grist-mills, tanneries, and manufactures of rubber, tobacco, carriages, bicycles, horse-collars, etc. Pop. in 1901, 3773.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1930 - Église de la Sainte-Famille established at Granby

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Granby
Granby, Qué, City, pop 47 637 (2006c), 44 121 (2001c), inc 1916. Granby, located on the Rivière Yamaska Nord, is an industrial crossroad of Québec's EASTERN TOWNSHIPS. First settled by British colonists and Loyalists, it was named for an English village in Nottinghamshire. The city's present population is predominantly French-speaking.
Situated 84 km southeast of Montréal and about 48 km from the US border, Granby remained a modest agricultural centre until the 1940s. Subsequently, municipal annexation and an ambitious economic-promotion program by the city administration has resulted in large-scale industrial diversification and population growth. Many of its industrial plants are based in western Europe and the US. Its diverse manufacturing base occupies over 30% of its work force. Textiles, clothing and metal products are the city's largest manufacturing sectors. Granby and nearby Bromont have worked together to attract major transportation and electronics plants. Granby's... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Granby:
Granby Zoo: One of the town's most famous attractions, Granby Zoo is home to over 1,500 animals from around the world. It's a great place for families and animal lovers. You can explore various ecosystems, including the African Savannah and South America's tropical rainforest.

Granby Amazoo Water Park: Located adjacent to the Granby Zoo, this water park offers a fantastic way to cool off during the summer months. It features water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and splash zones for kids.

Boivin Lake Park: This beautiful park surrounds Boivin Lake and is perfect for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or some birdwatching. You can also rent paddleboats in the summer and ice skate on the lake during the winter.

Centre d'Interprétation de la Nature du Lac Boivin (CINLB): This nature interpretation center is dedicated to the preservation of the environment around Lake Boivin. It offers educational exhibits, hiking trails, and guided tours.

Historical Interpretation Center of the... Read MORE...