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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13251 NO. 4 Road in Richmond: Gilmore House for sale : MLS®# R2765919
13251 NO. 4 Road Richmond V7A 3A2 
$12,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2765919
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 7,512 sq. ft.
COUNTRY ESTATE IN RICHMOND SOUTHLANDS. Come and take a look at this luxury home with 27 acres in a sought-after area in Richmond BC. This custom-built home features 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and over 7500 sqft of luxury living with exceptional workmanship, design & craftsmanship throughout. Entertain your guests in your large living, dining, family, and media rooms or enjoy the outdoor pool and private backyard that are perfect for summer parties! Additional features include gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main floor with radiant heating, Alarm HRV, games room above plus a caretaker suite with a separate entrance. With a 4 car garage and the perfect location that is walking distance to the Dyke with Farm Views, what more could you ask for? More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services
- Aedis Realty
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13091 NO. 3 Road in Richmond: Gilmore Land for sale : MLS®# R2467607
13091 NO. 3 Road Richmond V7A 1X7
$12,000,000Land Only- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2467607
A rare opportunity to own a piece of 34.8 acre farmland on No. 3 Road and all the way to Gilbert Road! Build your dream home with beautiful green space or keep as an investment. A piece of productive farmland nestled between No. 3 Road and Gilbert just south of Steveston Hwy. Please do not disturb tenant. GREAT LOCATION RIGHT ON RICHMOND NO 3 ROAD. Virtual Tour https://youtu.be/9w_kYBKAKwg More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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3360 W RIVER Road in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale in "Ladner" (Ladner) : MLS®# R2689780
3360 W RIVER Road Delta V4K 3N2
$7,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2689780
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 8,000 sq. ft.
View property of Water, Mountain, and green field. One of kind in this unique location. Modern & sophisticated estate featuring a 8000 sf mansion on 18.76 ACRES prime water & mountain view Farmland! 3 acres of resort-like spa grounds, 1200sf pool, cabana, outdoor kitchen, heated terraces, state of art gym, fitness studio and 8+ car garage. Second to none in kitchens & bathrooms, theatre room, wine room, 2 full guest suites! Lutron lighting, slider oversize windows, imported marble. V-Net security, 12+ LCD monitors. View this tremendous jaw-dropping estate on acreage only 20 minutes from city. More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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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
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5895 34B Avenue in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2765331
5895 34B Avenue Delta V4L 2N9
$6,588,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2765331
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 4,785 sq. ft.
5,000 sq ft Executive home with wrap-around porch & top-of-the-line construction. 4 beds, sprawling primary suite with large walk-in and ensuite. Massive games room and large executive office! 3 car attached garage, and 4 car detached shop. Second home is over 2,000 sq ft with 3 beds 2.5 baths, and double garage. 6,000 sq ft barn with additional 6 horse stalls. 6,000 sq ft greenhouse with concrete & metal frame and self-water gathering system. Great farmland component for your homestead, equestrian centre, or farm-to-table vegetable operation. Fenced cattle pasture, apple & plum orchard, hay/sileage pasture, and lots of parking & storage. This type of exclusive property is not available often. Located just 25 min from downtown Vancouver. Rental Income available on property of over $15,000/month with 2 homes, barn, greenhouse, and farm. More detailsListed by The Firm Real Estate Services Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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2447 56 Street in Delta: Tsawwassen North House for sale (Tsawwassen) : MLS®# R2765206
2447 56 Street Delta V4L 2P2
$6,250,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2765206
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 3,330 sq. ft.
This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in a 24.93-acre blueberry farm located in an excellent area of Delta. The property features a detached house and a barn, with the home boasting 3,330 sq. ft. of living space. The house was built in 2006 and underwent a complete renovation in 2021. Also includes a spacious 4,200 sq. ft. Barn. The blueberry farm itself is highly productive, yielding approx. 300,000 lbs of blueberries per year. The location is superb, with easy access to Tsawwassen Mills, Tsawwassen Commons, and Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course - all just a five-minute drive away. BC Ferries can be reached in just 10 minutes, providing easy access to Vancouver Island. Additionally, Highway 17 which connects to BC-99, makes it easy to drive to Richmond. More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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2975 53RD Street in Delta: Tsawwassen North House for sale (Tsawwassen) : MLS®# R2775898
2975 53RD Street Delta V4L 2N5
$5,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2775898
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 2
- Floor Area:
- 2,538 sq. ft.
NICE SQUARE 17.34 acre parcel with 823 road frontage and roughed in second driveway entrance features a comfortable 4 bedroom country style home with recent roof, exterior paint & carpets, a 5 stall barn, hay field, and a generous pasture area which has been an equestrian facility for decades. The property is located 5 minutes from Ladner and Tsawwassen, Tsawwassen Mills Mail, BC Ferries, TFN Industrial Park and 30 minutes from Vancouver. The property holds great future potential with the port expansion and siding onto 2 BC Rail properties beside the railway. Call L/S for further information. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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6123 28 Avenue in Delta: Beach Grove House for sale (Tsawwassen) : MLS®# R2769855
6123 28 Avenue Delta V4L 2N6
$5,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2769855
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,627 sq. ft.
Welcome to an Equestrian's dream property situated on 10 acres in sunny Tsawwassen! Rarely available, this type of acreage is one of a kind. Perfectly situated in sprawling farmland yet minutes from Hwy 99, shopping, schools, the ocean and world famous golf courses! See the unobstructed views of the North Shore Mountains and then watch the sun set over Boundary Bay. This property boasts two barns totalling 17 stalls, 70x200 indoor arena, large outdoor arena, covered round pen, ample grass/all weather turn out, hayfield and large workshop. In addition, enjoy the spacious 3,627 sqft main home with 4 bedrooms and 4 large bathrooms. Benefit from a fantastic income producing property in an area where these properties are few and far between. Book your showing today! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty and Keller Williams Realty VanCentral - Aedis Realty
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4245 41B Street in Delta: Ladner Rural House for sale (Ladner) : MLS®# R2748607
4245 41B Street Delta V4K 3N2
$5,495,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2748607
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,980 sq. ft.
2 HOMES AND BLUEBERRY FARM. Home #1 (4245 41B Street) is 2,429 SQ/FT with 4 Bed and 2.5 Bath. Home #2 (4226 40 Street) is 2,980 SQ/FT with 4 Bed and 2.5 Bath. A Detached Guest House 618 SQ/FT with 1 Bed and 1 Bath. Barn #1 is 3,428 SQ/FT, Barn #2 is 1,335 SQ/FT Barn, and a 1,600 SQ/FT Shop. 2 Large frontages on 41B and 40 Street (854.68’) with City Water, Gas. Fully planted with Blueberries 1.5 Acres Duke, 7 Acres Reka and 7 Acres 1316, Average production is 50,000 – 70,000 LBS. Close to Deltaport, Ferries and Tsawwassen Mills and easy access to River Road, Delta Port Way, and Highway #17. More detailsListed by eXp Realty (Branch) - Aedis Realty
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13311 STEVESTON Highway in Richmond: East Richmond House for sale : MLS®# R2767054
13311 STEVESTON Highway Richmond V6W 1A5
$4,998,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2767054
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,378 sq. ft.
RARELY AVAILABLE: SENSATIONAL DESIGNER MANSION in Central Richmond. This 6 bedroom and 6 bathroom quintessential luxury home is situated on a private park-like estate with a gated driveway, manicured gardens and Beautiful fish pond. This magnificent family home features spacious principal rooms, an executive office, a large gourmet kitchen with serving island, top grade appliances, a secondary kitchen for added convenience, a stunning master suite, a 2 car garage with lots of parking spaces and much more. This property also offers a 1 seperate bedroom in-law suite with its own kitchen. Exceptional quality and design together create the perfect family residence on over 20,000 sqft of land. This is the one not to miss. Open House Sun May 14 2-4:00 PM More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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