 Delta
One of the sunniest and driest spots in the Lower Mainland, Delta is home to approximately 100,000 people living in Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. The three communities are as rich and alive as the name "Delta" implies: rich in soil and water -- rich in history and industry -- and especially rich in people. The name "Delta" itself is derived from the fact that the community is located at the delta of the Fraser River.
Located in the southwest corner of the Lower Mainland, the community is bordered on the north by the Fraser River, on the south by Boundary Bay and on the east by the City of Surrey.
The entire area is a naturalists delight with many parks, and a bird sanctuary. Outdoor enthusiasts can also frolic at Centennial beach, walk or bike along the dyke system where you can gaze at the majestic mountains to the north, or look out into an ocean bay. For those who like a more organized surrounding, they can visit a waterslide park or one of the local golf courses. This "sunshine capital" draws local residents, as well as those from around the world, to explore and take advantage of the delights this area has to offer.
The communities are justly proud of the amenities which each offer, different as they are from each other. Above all, people still may find a well-preserved sense of rural living in Delta. Ladner takes pride in its early heritage of farming and fishing. Many of the buildings in the area reflect this early era. A stroll through Ladner can take you back in years to a slower, quieter time. North Delta is the largest residential area in the municipality. Sunshine Hills is a prestigious development with its own tennis courts, playground, and other public leisure facilities nearby. Single-family dwellings predominate in prestigious Tsawwassen, along with low-rise townhouses and apartments, and beautiful waterfront homes.
Access: Delta is only 22 km (14 mi.) southwest of Vancouver. BC Ferries run frequent daily service from Tsawwassen terminal in South Delta to Swartz Bay and Nanaimo (Vancouver Island), the Gulf Islands and Prince Rupert. The area is accessible to rail, water and major highways in all directions. An airport for small planes exists near Boundary Bay in South Delta. The community is crossed by both Highways #99 and #91, which provides easy access to both the Vancouver International Airport and the U.S. Boundary Bay Airport, in Delta, provides air service on a more local scale.
Recreation Facilities & Activities: Sungod Recreation Centre, skating and curling rinks, golf courses, tennis courts, playgrounds, and Natural Parks conveniently located throughout Delta offer a wide range of activities for all ages. The Delta Park system offers a wide variety of open space for the enjoyment of all. There are also miles of dykes available for walking and biking.
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