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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6520 68 Street in Delta: East Delta House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2755909
6520 68 Street Delta V4K 4E2 
$7,680,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2755909
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,472 sq. ft.
Take advantage of this special opportunity to own a 20 acre farm/estate located in very central location near Tilbury Industrial Park and right by Highway 991. The property includes a large 5.500 sq ft family home. Recent upgrades include new energy saving high efficiency Boiler, new flooring and fresh paint. Property contains large 8000 SF barn, and fully operational Blueberry farm. Very quiet location in a perfect farm setting. Don't miss this opportunity to own this very unique property! More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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6020 28 Avenue in Tsawwassen: Beach Grove Land for sale : MLS®# R2795731
6020 28 Avenue Tsawwassen V4K 3N2
$5,990,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2795731
Beach Grove Land for sale: Welcome to Tsawwassen, the sunniest, least rainiest place in all of Metro Vancouver. This 37.25 acre parcel of Prime A1 agricultural farmland sits on some of the most fertile & productive soil in BC and this Summer's crop of choice is none other than local, South Delta corn. With easy & convenient paved road access for machinery and an outbuilding once used as a country vegetable stand, this farmland forms part of a rich, long standing & well known farming community whose reputation & products have earned world wide interest. http://becirrealestate.com/mylistings.html/listing.r2795731-6020-28-avenue-tsawwassen-v4k-3n2.99675407 More detailsListed by Royal LePage Regency Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2447 56 Street in Delta: Tsawwassen North House for sale (Tsawwassen) : MLS®# R2819074
2447 56 Street Delta V4L 2P2
$5,750,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2819074
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,330 sq. ft.
An amazing opportunity to enjoy country living with city conveniences awaits you at 2447 56 St, Tsawwassen, BC. This property offers a family home and 24.93 acres of blueberry farm in a very convenient location. The 5-bedroom, 3,330 sqft, home was built in 2006 and underwent a complete renovation in 2021. The property also boasts a 4,200 sq.ft. barn for all your farm equipment and more. The highly productive blueberry farm consists of 7 acres of Duke, 11 acres of Bluecrop, and 3 acres of Legacy variety, yielding approximately 300,000 lbs of blueberries/yr. The on-site sales of fresh blueberries to recurring customers this is an excellent source of additional revenue. Located close to Tsawwassen Mills/Commons, Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course, Ferry Terminals, and South Point Academy. This property offers easy access via Hwy 17 and 99. Don't miss out on this unique chance to have the best of both worlds- country and city living. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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2975 53RD Street in Delta: Tsawwassen North House for sale (Tsawwassen) : MLS®# R2775898
2975 53RD Street Delta V4L 2N5
$5,575,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2775898
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,538 sq. ft.
Live in the country 5 minutes from everything on this 17.34 acre square parcel with huge road frontage and roughed in second driveway entrance which features a cozy 4 bedroom English style home with 4 year old roof, exterior paint & carpets, a 5 stall barn, hay field, and a generous pasture area that has been an equestrian facility for decades. The property is located between Ladner and Tsawwassen making it a short drive to Tsawwassen Mills Mail, BC Ferries, TFN Industrial Park and 30 minutes from Vancouver. The property holds great investment potential with future port expansion and sides onto 2 BC Rail properties close to the railway. Call L/S for further information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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3925 64TH Street in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2841779
3925 64TH Street Delta V4M 0A5
$5,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2841779
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,452 sq. ft.
Amazing opportunity to acquire a fantastic 20 acre blueberry farm nestled between the SFPR and 17A in beautiful Ladner B.C. The property has multi faceted revenue streams including: a 2,452 square foot, four bedroom home plus two additional outbuildings, Building '1' features a 729 square foot one bedroom upper suite and a 2,128 square foot warehouse / workshop. Building '2' has a main floor warehouse space totaling 4,093 square feet plus an additional upper conference area of 1,998 square feet. Multiple leases afford a generous revenue stream. There is a twelve month demolition clause attached to the farm house lease allowing a new owner to replace the existing home with a 5,000 square foot estate home. A great opportunity to own a revenue generating property with unlimited potential. More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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