Granite Creek BC Ghost Town | Once 3rd Largest Town In British Columbia

Granite Creek was once one of the fastest-growing towns in British Columbia. In 1885, gold was discovered here by John Chance, sparking a rush that brought over 2,000 people into the valley almost overnight. By 1886, Granite Creek had become the third largest population centre in the province... built on hope, hardship, and the promise of gold. But like so many boomtowns of the era… it didn’t last. In this episode of Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales, we uncover the rise and fall of Granite Creek, through historical newspaper accounts, early photographs, and what remains today. From the stories of discovery… to the lives of the people who came chasing fortune… to the quiet remains left behind in the hills of the Similkameen… Today, little is left, just scattered foundations, rusted metal, and the faint traces of a town that once thrived. 🎥 Featuring: • Historical photos and newspaper archives • On-location exploration and drone footage • The story behind one of BC’s forgotten gold rush towns 📍 Location: Granite Creek (Granite City), Similkameen, British Columbia ⸻ 📚 Sources & Credits: BC Archives Granite Creek Preservation Society Gold Creeks and Ghost Towns – N.L. Barlee British Columbia Ghost Town Series: Okanagan-Similkameen – T.W. Paterson Ghost Towns of British Columbia – Bruce Ramsey Princeton Museum & Archives ⸻ Watch on YouTube and follow along for more BC history and forgotten places. #granitecreek #ghosttown #bchistory #goldrush #similkameen #forgottenplaces #canadianhistory #abandonedplaces #explorebc #historychannel #goldrushbc #tracksandtrails #exploringdirt Now streaming on: 🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights 🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go. 📍 What to expect: Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & Greenwood The historic Kettle Valley Railway Abandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trails Outdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past. Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales. ☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/explorin... PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories. #trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast