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
-
5289 WINDJAMMER Road in Delta: Neilsen Grove House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2875121
5289 WINDJAMMER Road Delta V4K 5A6 
$1,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2875121
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 3,053 sq. ft.
STUNNING WATERFRONT PROPERTY! This 3,000 square foot home features a grand entry way with a large living room, formal dining room, and expansive windows allowing for lots of natural light. Large open kitchen with granite counters, updated stainless appliances, and large island with eating bar all open to the eating area and family room. 3 bedrooms plus a large games room up and 1 bedroom down. 2 bathrooms up plus a 3 piece bathroom on the main. Master bedroom with sitting area, walk in closet, and beautiful ensuite with separate shower and tub. Engineered Brazilian cherry flooring and beautiful moldings throughout. PRIVATE YARD with large patio and nice landscaping overlooking the waterway and nature!! More detailsListed by The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd.
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
46 5311 ADMIRAL Way in Delta: Neilsen Grove Townhouse for sale in "WESTHAMPTON" (Ladner) : MLS®# R2872627
46 5311 ADMIRAL Way Delta V0V 0V0
$1,988,000Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2872627
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,720 sq. ft.
NEW DUPLEX-STYLE WATERFRONT 4 bed, 4.5 bath home apart of Polygon's Marinaside Collection at Westhampton in masterplanned community of Hampton Cove in Ladner. Enjoy 2,720 sq.ft. of living space with over height ceiling on all 3 levels with beautiful water views. Integrated kitchen appliances includes wine fridge gas chef style range & large central island. Indoor-outdoor living combined with accordion-style doors off the kitchen & living area leading to a spacious patio & fenced yard. Upstairs has a recreation room & a covered deck approx 13x20 with a gas outlet. 4 car parking w/ EV outlet. Air conditioning included! Exclusive access to the Hampton Club-a 12,000 square foot residents-only clubhouse.Visit sales office for more info. 12-6PM daily, closed Friday. Appointments required for OH. More detailsListed by Polygon Realty Limited - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
5223 WESTMINSTER Avenue in Delta: Neilsen Grove House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2813621
5223 WESTMINSTER Avenue Delta V4K 2J4
$1,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2813621
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,016 sq. ft.
Gorgeous house in the center location of Ladner, near Ladner Shopping Center and it in a very peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Custom build 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms house meet all living requirements. Legal suite included with very good finishes. Huge kitchen with island can meet all kind of cook needs, with beautiful cabinets and a built-in custom wall entertainment unit in the family room. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
4992 44A Avenue in Delta: Ladner Elementary House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2838015
4992 44A Avenue Delta V4K 1E5
$1,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2838015
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,159 sq. ft.
Indulge in the epitome of modern living! This brand-new masterpiece boasts an open concept layout with 10 ft ceilings on the main floor, welcoming an abundance of natural light through large windows. The kitchen is a culinary haven, adorned with stainless steel appliances, quartz counters and a sprawling island. The south-facing backyard offers a sun-soaked retreat. Upstairs, discover 9ft ceilings and four spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with a spa-like ensuite and a generous walk-in closet. The home exudes elegance with beautiful millwork throughout. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to schools, parks and the town center. Don't miss the chance to call this sanctuary home! More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
-
4880 55B Street in Delta: Hawthorne House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2867398
4880 55B Street Delta V4K 3B9
$1,948,800Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867398
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,672 sq. ft.
STUNNING luxury family residence in desirable West Ladner! This exceptional home features a well-designed 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom floorplan offering 2,632 sq.ft with gorgeous finishing and high-end upgrades throughout incl hardwood flooring, radiant heating & Navien hotwater on demand, Bosch appliances, wine fridge, custom cabinetry, crown mouldings, automated light switches, security system, double garage w/epoxy floor & much more! Large master bdrm w huge ensuite & oversized walk-in closet. 4 bedrooms upstairs plus an additional down (w/full bath) that can be a nanny suite or 5th bedroom. Entertainer's dream outdoor area w/stamped concrete patio, covered pergola, children's playhouse, new fencing & new landscaping. Centrally located, just minutes to all local amenities, schools, parks etc More detailsListed by Globus International Real Estate Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
- Contact by Email
