BEST OF Delta BC

Being surrounded on three sides by water, the lifestyle in Delta is rather relaxed. Historically Delta has been a farming and fishing community comprised of three distinct communities: Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. Historic Ladner, is an active fishing village where its 19th-century homes sit behind the dykes that hold the Fraser River at bay. The charming village core remains intact, complete with many restored heritage buildings. North Delta is home to the 10,000-acre Burn's Bog, one of the most important natural wonders in the province. Over 200 species of migratory birds use Burns Bog for resting, staging, and breeding.

Tsawwassen, known for its abundant sunshine, is the departure point for ferries bound for Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The first inhabitants of this fertile area were the Coast Salish peoples, plying the channels of these wetlands as they hunted the abundant waterfowl and harvested the sea and the land, as they had done for centuries. European explorers were followed first by Hudson's Bay Company men, then by the ubiquitous Gold Rush prospectors. Two brothers en route to stake their claims in the Cariboo, Thomas and William Ladner, remarked upon the lush fertile plains, and returned in 1868 to settle on 160 acres of fertile land near the Chilukhtan Slough. Thus began what was to become a thriving agricultural and fishing area on the south bank at the mouth of the Fraser River.

The Fraser Delta has an internationally significant wildlife habitat. Boundary Bay is a major stopover for birds migrating on the Pacific Flyway, with 1.5 million birds from 20 countries using this area annually. At the same time, a long frost-free growing season and rich alluvial soils make the region one of the best agricultural areas in Canada, producing a wide range of vegetables, berries and dairy products.

Whether you are coming to shop, dine, golf, ski, play on the beach or just relax, Delta offers the BEST of everything. There are plenty of shops and places to eat, drink, play and relax. You can choose from a wide range of touring, recreation, shopping, eating and accommodations.

The BEST that Delta has to offer is listed below with detailed information on their products, services and menus as well as interactive mapping that will direct you to their front door. 

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