Land and People
The City of Delta is a Canadian district municipality,* a part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District of the Province of British Columbia on the peninsula surrounded by the Fraser River on the north, the Strait of Georgia on the west, Boundary Bay on the south, and the City of Surrey on the east. 120 Street from Boundary Bay north to 96 Avenue and from there west to the river forms the border between Delta and Surrey. Delta derives its name from the Fraser River Delta formed by silt deposited over millennia and crossed by several channels.
In the 2011 Census, Delta’s population was 99,863, up 3.3 percent from 2006. About 28 percent of residents are what Canadians call “visible minorities,” mainly Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, and Korean Asians. Diversity in the schools is not a problem. The Tsawwasen Indian Reserve adjacent to the causeway to the ferry terminal from points on the Vancouver Island archipelago across the Strait of Georgia, home to 1,400 aborigines, is bounded on the south by the small American portion of the peninsula below the 49th Parallel and on the north by a channel of the river delta.
Delta Communities
Delta comprises three distinct, geographically separate communities:
- North Delta in the northeast houses over half Delta’s population. It is a mostly suburban area situated between Surrey and the Burns Bog.
- Ladner started as a 19th-century fishing village in northwest Delta and expanded into a suburb. Historic Ladner is an active fishing village with restored 19th-century homes behind dykes that hold back the water of the raging river.
- Tsawwassen on the ocean in southwest Delta is also suburban. Luxurious homes lining Tsawwassen’s coast reflect the economic growth of that community.
Historical Overview
Thomas and William Ladner in 1868 made a good investment in farming the area named after them. Farming and fishing sustained later settlers as the community grew. Delta incorporated in 1879 with the Village of Ladner as its administrative centre. Geography kept Delta relatively isolated until opening of the George Massey Tunnel in 1959 and redirection of BC Highway 99 in 1962 through Ladner to the tunnel linked Delta to the Richmond and Vancouver municipalities north of the river, ended the isolation, and drove an enormous population growth that brought many new schools and educational facilities to the district over the next 20 years.
Information Links:
http://www.deltachamber.ca
http://sunnytsawwassen.ca
http://www.delta.ca
http://www.delta.ca/parks-recreation/sport-recreation/indoor-facilities
http://www.delta.ca/home-property-development/official-community-plan
Transport and Commerce
The South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority operates a public transit bus system. SkyTrain rail stations in Surrey reach within a few kilometres of North Delta. Delta connects first to New Westminster and then to Richmond by BC Highway 91 over the massive Alex Fraser Bridge opened in 1986 and to Surrey, Langley, and all points east on BC Highway 10. Most car and truck traffic from Vancouver to the USA goes through Delta via Highway 99. Most traffic to Vancouver Island uses the BC Ferries service facilities in the Tsawwassen part of Delta.
Delta’s Boundary Bay Airport, Canada’s fifth busiest in aircraft movements is primarily for general aviation, commercial charters, and flying instruction. Vancouver International Airport, 15 miles to the northwest on Sea Island between Vancouver and Richmond, served in 2013 almost 18,000,000 passengers on daily flights to and from airports in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Economy and Sustainability
Agriculture remains vital to Delta’s economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Delta farms and food production facilities produce fruits and berries, herbs, honey, summer and winter vegetables, and meats. Farmers Markets are prominent. The Ladner Village Market is Western Canada’s largest. Delta encourages residents to grow their own vegetables. Several local nonprofit organizations make community garden plots available to residents with no land of their own.
The Fraser Delta area is a bountiful wildlife habitat that makes tourism a good investment as another major part of the economy. Burns Bog, the largest peat bog on the North American west coast, covers about 30 square miles in the east central part of the peninsula west of North Delta. The Burns Bog Conservation Society arranges tours through its trails and waterways. Over 200 migratory bird species stop at Burns Bog. The Delta Nature Reserve in the northeastern corner of Burns Bog has three loops of boardwalks and trails. Meanwhile, out on the ocean, many other tourists enjoy the pastime of whale-watching.
* District municipalities are those greater than eight square kilometers (five square miles) in area with a population density of fewer than 500 per square kilometer (800/square mile). At 141 square miles, Delta has the largest municipal land area in the district; its neighbour to the east, Surrey, is second largest at 122.
New Delta Live MLS Listings
Delta, BC, Vancouver
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3894 ARTHUR Drive in Ladner: Ladner Rural Home for sale : MLS®# R2178296
$21,928,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2178296
112 acres of excellent investment property in the Heart of Ladner. This property has a frontage of almost 1100 feet on Hwy 17 for high exposure. Access from Arthur Drive, City Hall/hospital, rec centre, parks & shopping (Tsawwassen Mills) are all in close proximity. The land itself has been laser leveled & is leased out annually. Only minutes to Richmond, BC Ferries & the Delta Port. This type of centrally located property does not come often so hurry on this one. More detailsCentury 21 Coastal Realty (Surrey) Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
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2990 57B Street in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2169891
$11,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2169891
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 1,800 sq. ft.
23 ACRE parcel in PRIME DELTA location! Adjacent to BC Railway, DeltaPort Highway and near new industrial park developments at TFN. Subject property is also next to Highway 17 & 17a interchange. Property currently used as an equestrian centre with indoor riding ring, outdoor arena, round pen, and 3 liveable homes. Excellent income available on this property currently with potential for future use changes. More detailsRE/MAX Progroup Realty - Aedis Realty
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5606 96 Street in Delta: East Delta House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2221069
$9,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2221069
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,740 sq. ft.
Great Location! Renowned top quality 80 Acre blueberry farm, top crop soils, fully tile drained, local Canadian operator, prof. managed 30 years+. GAAP Cert. and CFIA-CANADIAN INSPECTION AGENCY approved for exporting to US and China. Highest standard farm, 7 varieties of blueberries, incl duke/bluecrop & hardiblue, new/state of the art 650 SqFt irrig. & fert. pump house, full harvest equipment, over 23,000 SqFt farm buildings, 2 homes include 2,800 SqFt 4-bedroom rancher (renovated in 2016) & newer 3-bedroom mobile - immaculate. Additional 10 acres planted in 2014 with anticipated early production increasing. Hwy #99 access is 1.5 km. Vancouver D/T 40 mins, Richmond/White Rock 15 mins. Call now for private showing, cannot miss this. More detailsRoyal Pacific Riverside Realty - Aedis Realty
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12951 RICE MILL Road in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2224884
$8,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2224884
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,535 sq. ft.
Excellent opportunity to own this huge acreage of 12.16 acres in Richmond. Currently farmed with corn and orchards. The property features spacious 7 bedroom family home, workshop and numerous outbuildings. Invest now to hold property and plan to build your dream mansion in the future. Located just minutes from shopping and all amenities. More detailsRoyal LePage Regency Realty - Aedis Realty
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5642 GROVE Avenue in Delta: Hawthorne House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2231377
$6,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2231377
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,600 sq. ft.
Solid 2-level basement home situated on a 41,774 SF lot in prime West Ladner location. Development potential for higher density. Current zoning is RS2 infill. Adjacent to townhome complex. Please check with the Corporation of Delta to confirm all requirements for development and the potential rezoning and density. More detailsRE/MAX Progroup Realty - Aedis Realty
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3200 WESTHAM ISLAND Road in Delta: Westham Island House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2233277
$6,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2233277
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,385 sq. ft.
Once in a lifetime opportunity! Original owner estate property on ultra-exclusive Westham Island. Situated just minutes from Ladner and Tsawwassen and nearby Reifel Bird Sanctuary, you find this incredibly manicured 55 acre parcel of land with custom luxury residence. This immaculately maintained home offers an expansive one level floorplan including gourmet kitchen, traditional living & dining areas, executive office, 3 large bedrooms including well appointed master suite, detached outbuilding with multiple garage bays, shop area and much much more! This truly must be seen to be appreciated. 54 acre farm leased to local farmer. Contact listing agent for more details. By private appointment only. Do not enter property without permission. More detailsRE/MAX Progroup Realty - Aedis Realty
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2975 53 Street in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale in "West Ladner" (Ladner) : MLS®# R2225075
$6,288,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2225075
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,538 sq. ft.
Almost square 17.34 acre parcel with English style country home with 25 X 50 10 stall barn, hay field and generous pasture area is ideally located between Tsawwassen & Ladner and is just 5 minutes to both town's, new mall, ferries, private school, transportation and more. The property has been used as an equestrian facility for decades and current tenant is very happy to stay for long term. This acreage is located close to railroad tracks in an area of transitional properties, call L/S for future potential of this property. More detailsRE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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7021 LADNER TRUNK Road in Ladner: East Delta House for sale : MLS®# R2251249
$4,248,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2251249
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,163 sq. ft.
BUILDERS & INVESTORS ALERT !!!! Excellent Opportunity on Ladner's Prestigious Trunk Road! Rarely available 17.4 acres on Delta Farmland includes 3163 sq.ft Built Family Home. This 5 Bed and 4 Bath Updated home comes with beautiful views of Farms and Mountains, Separate Living and Dining area, 2 fireplaces, Detached workshop, Ample work area, Storage and much more. Lovingly cared for by the long time owners, You will love to own this Property. Close to both Ladner Village & Tsawwassen Mills, Easy access to all major routes. Book your showing Now BEFORE It's too LATE !!!!! More detailsSutton Group-West Coast Realty (Surrey/132) - Aedis Realty
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3749 ARTHUR Drive in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2259211
$3,388,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2259211
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,928 sq. ft.
Excellent opportunity on Ladner's prestigious Arthur Drive! Rarely available 9.457 acre private estate property strategically located between Ladner & Tsawwassen and only 30 mins to Vancouver. Surrounded by countless luxury estate residences and only minutes into town, this unique offering presents a wonderful chance to build a dream home with farm status or retain and renovate the charming original 3 bedroom home and detached 2 bedroom ranch house. Multiple barns (one with 8 horse stalls), workshop plus a single wide trailer included. Truly serene west facing backyard features beautifully landscaped gardens & fruit trees and offers stunning sunsets every evening. This is a magnificent property in one of the lower mainland's hottest communities. By private appointment. More detailsRE/MAX Progroup Realty - Aedis Realty
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3443 W RIVER Road in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale in "RIVERS REACH MARINA" (Ladner) : MLS®# R2232578
$2,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2232578
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,767 sq. ft.
Welcome to this amazing opportunity to own a rarely available, waterfront property that includes a 30-berth marina business as a bonus! The property itself is a 13,252 SF lot with a wonderful family home, 2 bedrooms plus 2.5 bathroom float home that is currently tenant occupied, office space, workshop, laundry/bathroom facilities, ample parking and a bonus trailer on site. This property offers absolutely breathtaking views and sunsets you’ve only previously seen in a magazine. Don’t forget the 30-berth marina business that makes this a smart investment! Great location! Short drive to Highway 17, downtown Vancouver and conveniently located close to Ladner Town Center. Do not walk on the property - Showings by appointment only. More detailsRE/MAX Advantage Realty - Aedis Realty
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