History
This electoral district was formed in 1914 from Vancouver City riding.
In 1996, it was abolished and used to create Vancouver South—Burnaby with portions of New Westminster—Burnaby.
Vancouver South was re-created in 2003 when the Burnaby sections were moved into the new ridings Burnaby—Douglas and Burnaby—New Westminster.
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