# Vanier

> neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

**Wikidata**: [Q3554592](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3554592)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanier,_Ontario)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/vanier

## Summary
Vanier is a neighborhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, located in the Rideau-Vanier Ward. Founded as a village in 1908, it evolved from a town into a city before merging into Ottawa in 2001. The area, originally known as Eastview, was renamed Vanier in 1969 in honor of Georges Vanier.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Vanier is situated in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, within the Rideau-Vanier Ward.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 45.44, Longitude -75.665.
- **Area**: Covers an area of 2.93 square kilometres.
- **Population**: Approximately 17,000 residents (as of 2019).
- **Elevation**: Approximately 57 metres above sea level.
- **Inception**: Founded in 1908.
- **Administrative History**: Transitioned from a village (1908–1913) to a town (1913–1963), then a city (1963–2001), before becoming a neighborhood in 2001.
- **Naming**: Originally named "Eastview" from 1908; renamed "Vanier" in 1969 after Georges Vanier.
- **Geography**: Shares a border with Sandy Hill.
- **Identifiers**: UN/LOCODE: CAVNR; GeoNames ID: 6173404.

## FAQs
**What were the previous administrative statuses of Vanier?**
Vanier was incorporated as a village in 1908, became a town in 1913, and was designated a city in 1963. It remained a city until it was merged into Ottawa to become a neighborhood in 2001.

**Why was Vanier renamed?**
The area was originally known as Eastview. In 1969, it was officially renamed Vanier after Georges Vanier, a notable figure for whom the community was named.

**Where is Vanier located within Ottawa?**
Vanier is a neighborhood located within the city of Ottawa, Ontario, specifically situated in the Rideau-Vanier Ward. It shares a border with the area known as Sandy Hill.

## Why It Matters
Vanier holds significance as a historical community within the Ottawa region, maintaining a distinct identity through its evolution from a village to a city before its amalgamation. Its renaming in 1969 marks a specific cultural acknowledgment of Georges Vanier. The neighborhood is recognized as a French-speaking bastion in Ontario, as highlighted by external descriptions and local signage designating it as "Quartier français d'Ottawa."

## Notable For
- Serving as a "bastion francophone" or French-speaking stronghold within Ontario.
- Its rapid administrative progression from village to town to city status within a 95-year span.
- Being named after Georges Vanier, a distinction it has held since 1969.
- Maintaining a unique identity marked by specific border geography with Sandy Hill.

## Body

### History and Administrative Evolution
Vanier has undergone significant administrative changes since its inception. It was originally incorporated as a village in 1908. In 1913, its status was upgraded to that of a town, which it retained until 1963. During the period from 1963 to 2001, Vanier held the status of a city. Following a merger, it became a neighborhood of Ottawa in 2001.

The community was officially known as "Eastview" from its inception in 1908 until 1969. In 1969, the official name was changed to "Vanier," named after Georges Vanier.

### Geography and Demographics
Vanier is geographically positioned at coordinates 45.44 latitude and -75.665 longitude. It covers a total land area of 2.93 square kilometres. The elevation is approximately 57 metres above sea level. As of August 7, 2019, the population was recorded at 17,000. The neighborhood is located within the Rideau-Vanier Ward and shares a geographical border with Sandy Hill.

### Cultural Identity and Recognition
Vanier is recognized for its Francophone heritage. A place name sign photographed in 2016 identifies the area as "VANIER, Quartier français d'Ottawa" (Vanier, French Quarter of Ottawa). The neighborhood is described in external resources as a "French-Speaking Bastion in Ontario" and a "village within the city."

### External Identifiers and Databases
Vanier is indexed in numerous national and international databases:
- **Geographical Codes**: GeoNames ID 6173404; UN/LOCODE CAVNR; Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) Unique ID FAYTA.
- **Library and Authority Files**: Library of Congress Authority ID n84059178 (labeled "Vanier (Ottawa, Ont.)"); VIAF ID 151012536; BAnQ Authority ID 0000809551; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007559807405171; Canadiana Name Authority ID ncf10034289; Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID 1015180; WorldCat Entities ID E39PBJkhHcgJxqmJcQmb49xqwC.
- **Digital and Social Platforms**: Who's on First ID 85894753; OpenStreetMap Relation ID 9228145; Foursquare City Guide Venue ID 4eea41dff9ab8fc95ee9bf2f; Instagram Location ID 218661778; Google Maps Customer ID 1451876660924445955; MusicBrainz Area ID f89ac28e-8fc2-4443-9ae1-96d2884a4021; Freebase ID /m/02gzh1; FAST ID 1228717; BabelNet ID 03270409n.
- **Wikipedia and Wiki Projects**: The entity has a sitelink count of 6 across Wikipedia languages including Arabic, Commons, English, Farsi, French, and Russian. The Wikipedia title is "Vanier, Ontario" and the Wikitree category is "Category:Vanier, Ontario."

### Visual Documentation
Available media includes a locator map image and a photograph of the area taken on October 8, 2016. Additionally, a specific place name sign photographed on June 28, 2016, highlights the French linguistic context of the neighborhood.

## References

1. GeoNames
2. Who's On First
3. OpenStreetMap
4. Canadian Geographical Names Database
5. MusicBrainz
6. Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
7. Virtual International Authority File
8. BabelNet
9. [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1451876660924445955)
10. [Source](https://golden.com/wiki/Vanier,_Ontario-WJ5PW)
11. WikiTree