Delta is a city in the Lower Mainland region of

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, Canada, as part of Greater Vancouver. Located on the

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south of Fraser River's south

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, it is bordered by the city of

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on the

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to the north,

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to the northeast, Surrey to the east, the

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and the American

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to the south, and the Strait of Georgia to the west. Encompassing the nearby

Annacis Island Annacis Island is a narrow island under the jurisdiction of City of Delta in Lower Mainland, British Columbia, located just downstream of the south arm of the Fraser River bifurcation between Lulu Island to the north and the Delta peninsula to ...

Deas Island Deas Island is a peninsula in the south arm of the Fraser River between Delta, British Columbia and Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. The peninsula is home to a regional park approximately in size. It is home to three historic buildings; Burr ...

and

Westham Island Westham Island is an island located near Ladner, British Columbia, Canada within the City of Delta, which in turn is part of Greater Vancouver, Canada. The George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary for migratory birds is located at the northern ...

, Delta is mostly

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and officially composed of three distinct communities:

North Delta North Delta (founded as Annieville) is a largely middle-class commuter town situated in the Lower Mainland, of British Columbia, Canada. The community is the most populous of the three communities (North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen) that mak ...

, Ladner and

Tsawwassen Tsawwassen ( ) is a suburban, mostly residential community on a peninsula in the southwestern corner of the City of Delta in British Columbia, Canada. It provides the only road access to the American territory on the southern tip of the peninsul ...

History

Prior to European settlement, Delta's flatlands and coastal shores were inhabited by the

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of the

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. The land was first sighted by Europeans in 1791, when Spanish explorer Lieutenant

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mistook the area for an island and named it "Isla de Cepeda". The first European settler in Delta was James Kennedy who pre-empted 135 acres in what later became Annieville in February 1860. Thomas and William Ladner, began farming the area named after them in 1868. Farming and fishing helped the community grow quickly over the next few decades. In 1879, the area was incorporated as a municipality, named "the Corporation of Delta", and the village of Ladner was made as its administrative centre. Due to its geography, Delta was a relatively isolated community. The completion of the

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in 1959 linking Ladner to

and

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along with the opening, in 1960, of the

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, as part of the BC Ferries system and of Highway 17, is a major transportation facility in Delta, British Columbia, positioned less than from the 49th parallel along the Canada–United States border. It is located a ...

and the Highway 99 being rerouted from the King George Highway in Surrey in 1962 to a new route through Delta, ended Delta's isolation and resulted in a massive 400% population growth over the next 20 years. The 1986 completion of the

Alex Fraser Bridge The Alex Fraser Bridge (also known as the Annacis Bridge) is a cable-stayed bridge over the Fraser River that connects Richmond and New Westminster with North Delta in Greater Vancouver, British Columbia. The bridge is named for Alex Fraser (19 ...

connecting

and Vancouver also helped Delta's growth. On 22 September 2017, at the request of Delta's council, the

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changed the name and classification of the Corporation of Delta to the City of Delta.

Neighbourhoods

Delta comprises three distinct, geographically separate communities: *

(pop: 51,623) is home to over half of Delta's population. It is a largely suburban area in north-east Delta bordered by the

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and Surrey. * Ladner (pop: 21,112) is a 19th-century fishing village in north-west Delta that has expanded into a suburb. Fishing and farming are important industries. Ladner Trunk Road is its main street. *

(pop: 20,933) is a suburban community in south-west Delta that calls itself the sunniest place in

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. Luxury waterfront homes line Tsawwassen's coast. Tsawwassen is also home to the busy Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal which links the mainland to

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and the

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. Tsawwassen, together with Ladner are also known as South Delta.

Demographics

In the

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conducted by Statistics Canada, Delta had a population of 108,455 living in 38,058 of its 39,736 total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of 102,238. With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. In 2011, the median age was 42.8 years old, which is slightly higher than the national median age at 40.6 years old. There were 35,781 private dwellings with an occupancy rate of 97.1%. According to the 2011 National Household Survey, the median value of a dwelling in Delta is $562,181 which is significantly higher than the national average at $280,552. The median household income (after-taxes) in Delta is $71,590, quite higher than the national average at $54,089.

Ethnicity

As of 2021, Delta's population is 108,455. About 45% of Delta's population are

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, of which there are approximately 28,000

South Asian Canadians South Asian Canadians are Canadians who were either born in or can trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent, which includes the nations of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives. The term South Asian C ...

, 9,700

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, and 3,700

Filipino Canadians Filipino Canadians (French: ''Canadiens philippins''; Filipino: ''Mga Pilipinong Kanadyense'') are Canadians of Filipino descent. Filipino Canadians are the fourth largest subgroup of the overseas Filipinos and one of the fastest-growing group ...

. There are also about 3,180

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peoples or 3% of the total population, some from

, who still hold a fraction of their former traditional territories; the

Tsawwassen Lands The Tsawwassen Lands is the sole reserve of land that the Tsawwassen First Nation has authority over in British Columbia, Canada, and is located adjacent to the causeway of the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. To the south is the Canada–United State ...

at the mouth of the Fraser River, which are shared with the

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from the

. Forming over one-quarter (26.1%) of the population, Delta has the fourth largest municipal South Asian population in British Columbia after neighbouring Vancouver, Surrey and Abbotsford.

Religion

According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Delta included: *

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(42,990 persons or 40.1%) *

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(35,025 persons or 32.7%) *

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(19,235 persons or 17.9%) *

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(4,195 persons or 3.9%) * Islam (3,265 persons or 3.0%) *

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(1,450 persons or 1.4%) *

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(475 persons or 0.4%) * Indigenous spirituality (20 persons or 0%)

Geography

Delta is located south of Vancouver and north of the Canada–US border at Peace Arch, Surrey. It is bordered by water on three sides: The Fraser River to the north, the

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to the west and

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to the south. At , Delta is the largest municipality in the GVRD; the second largest is its neighbour to the east, Surrey, at . Trachycarpus fortunei 56 st tsawwassen bc

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Delta's flat, fertile land has made it one of the most important agricultural areas in Greater Vancouver. The Agricultural Land Reserve regulations preserve most of this land for agricultural use, preventing its conversion to suburban housing.

is also home to the

, of natural

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s that are important for wildlife. Delta includes

, an industrial island reached via the

, which connects Delta with

and

. Delta also includes a peninsula on the east side of the Fraser River at Delta's northern city limits, which is only accessible via Surrey.

Climate

Delta is known for its relatively dry and sunny climate compared with other locations in

. For example, it receives nearly 40% less precipitation than

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and less than half of that of North Vancouver. It has a warm-summer

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(Köppen ''Csb'') with cooler summers and milder winters than other areas on the Canada–U.S. border, and features some of the mildest winters and lowest

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in Canada.

Government and politics

Delta is governed by the Delta City Council, led by a Mayor and six Councillors, elected for four-year terms, and there is also an elected

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. The current mayor is George Harvie. Unlike most communities in Canada, but like

and

, Delta has a system of locally based election slates such as TriDelta, IDEA, One Delta, Delta Residents Association, Delta Connect, DIVA, Independents Working For You, and Achieving For Delta. In the House of Commons of Canada, Delta is part of the Delta electoral district. As of the 2015 Federal general election, Delta's seat is held by

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of the

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. In the 2017 Provincial general election, the North Delta seat went to

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of the

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while the South Delta seat went to Ian Paton of the

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. Delta, unlike most Lower Mainland municipalities, has its own police department. Former Delta mayor

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served from 1999 to 2018 and since 1973 has had a seat on Delta Council. Jackson was elected to council again in 2018.

Power

In Delta is the Arnott Substation (ARN), the mainland terminal of the

HVDC Vancouver Island HVDC Vancouver Island is a de-energized high-voltage direct current interconnection between Arnott Substation (ARN) in Delta, British Columbia at on the Canadian mainland, and the Vancouver Island Terminal (VIT) in Duncan, British Columbia on Va ...

circuit.

Transportation

*Public transportation in Delta is a bus system provided by

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. There is no rapid transit system in Delta, though the SkyTrain system in Surrey comes within of the city's borders. *Delta is a major transportation hub for the Lower Mainland. Most vehicles leaving Vancouver for the United States pass through Delta's borders. Many vehicles destined for Vancouver Island use the Tsawwassen ferry terminal in Delta. * Highway 99 links

to Delta via the

, built in 1959.

is linked to

and Richmond by

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and the massive

(opened in 1986). Delta is linked to Surrey,

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, and all points eastward by Highway 10. Traffic congestion during rush hour is quite common, although improvements area being made to Highway 91 interchanges at 72 Ave to remove a traffic light as well the ramps from Nordel Way. * Highway 17 in Delta provides a connection to the

B.C. Ferry terminal, which provides car ferry connections to

and the

. In December 2013, north of the current junction with Deltaport Way, Highway 17 will be rerouted upon completion of the "South Fraser Perimeter Road", and will primarily run parallel to River Road through Tilbury and North Delta to all points east. The remaining stretch of Highway 17 north of that point will be renamed Highway 17A. *River Road is also another connector through the municipality. River Road starts in Surrey and heads westbound through North Delta, under the Alex Fraser Bridge, north of Burns Bog, and then terminates at 62B Street, which then turns into Highway 17A. *Like River Road, the western communities of "South Delta" (Ladner and Tsawwassen) are linked to North Delta and communities to the east by Ladner Trunk Road; east of its crossover of Highway 91, the road becomes Highway 10. * 56th Street is another major artery in the community, bisecting the Tsawwassen region; it is the only road leading into the community of

, south of the Canada–US border. *Delta is also home to Boundary Bay Airport, Canada's seventh busiest airport by aircraft movements. Boundary Bay Airport is primarily used for private aircraft, commercial charters, and flying lessons.

Major highways

* * * * *

Health

Delta is the westernmost community served by

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which operates

Delta Hospital Delta Hospital (originally known as 'Delta Centennial Hospital') is a community hospital, and Level V trauma centre owned and operated by the Fraser Health Authority in the city of Delta, British Columbia. Health services Delta Hospital is a 58- ...

in Ladner and also funds home and community care. The Delta Hospice Society operates a facility near to the hospital.

Education

Delta Public Schools operates Anglophone public schools in the city. The ''

Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique The ''Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique'' (also known as Francophone Education Authority or School District No 93) is the French-language school board for all French schools located in British Columbia. Its headquarters are i ...

'' operates one Francophone primary school in that city: ''école du Bois-joli''.

Sports and recreation

Delta has many minor sports teams in ice hockey, soccer, football, field hockey, baseball, softball, field lacrosse and box lacrosse. Over 160 young people play

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in Delta. The Delta Ringette Association has 13 teams in 2005. Notable professional sports players from Delta are

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(MLB), James Paxton (MLB),

Justin Morneau Justin Ernest George Morneau (born May 15, 1981) is a Canadian former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Chicago White Sox. At and , ...

(MLB), Brent Seabrook (NHL),

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(NHL) and

Mitch Berger Mitchell Shannon Berger (born June 24, 1972) is a Canadian former American football punter. He played college football at Colorado and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 1994 NFL Draft. Berger has also been a memb ...

(NFL).

Delta's unique and varying terrain provides a challenging test for many of the world's best cyclists in the Tour de Delta (one day races, for

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since 2001, and for

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since 2011). Since its first event in 2001, the Tour de Delta has grown to be Canada's largest cycling event, held annually in July as part of BC Superweek. The Delta Triathlon is also a very popular event, selling out each year in April. The event takes place in Ladner from the Ladner Leisure Centre. Over 500 participants take part, including many from the local South Delta Triathlon Club.

Notable people

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, former professional American football player; kicker for the San Diego Chargers (1987–1988) * Dylan Ainsworth, CFL player *

, former professional American football player; punter for eight

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teams *

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, professional Canadian football player; defensive end for the Edmonton Eskimos *

, former professional hockey player *

Tyler Connolly Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music style ...

, Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist; vocalist and guitarist for the rock band,

Theory of a Deadman Theory of a Deadman (abbreviated as Theory or TOAD) is a Canadian rock band from North Delta, British Columbia. Formed in 1999, the band is currently signed to Roadrunner Records as well as 604 Records. The band includes traits of music styles ...

* John Cummins, Canadian politician; Formerly the Conservative Member of Parliament for the riding of Delta—Richmond East, Former leader of the BC Conservative Party *

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, Canadian actor * Kevin Eiben, professional Canadian football player; linebacker for the

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, professional baseball player; starting pitcher for the Colorado Rockies * Michael Lee, Canadian field hockey player * Brandon McMillan, professional hockey player; forward for

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Tyson Mulock Tyson Mulock (born January 20, 1983) is a Canadian-German professional ice hockey centre who is currently an unrestricted free agent who most recently played for the Grizzlys Wolfsburg of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). Mulocks holds a Germa ...

, professional hockey player; centre who has played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga * Gary Nylund, former professional hockey player; defenceman for the

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, and New York Islanders *

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, professional wrestler *

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, Canadian actor and director *

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, Canadian sportscaster, currently works for

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Byron Ritchie Byron Ritchie (born April 24, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, and grew up in North Delta, British Columbia. Ritchie saw action in a total of 332 games in the NHL and also pl ...

, former professional hockey player * Mark Rogers, former professional soccer player, Men's National Team Assistant Coach *

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, professional Canadian football player; cornerback for the

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, Canadian comedian and actor * Brent Seabrook, professional hockey player; defenceman for the

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, Canadian field hockey player * Marie Warder, writer and founder of the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society *

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, professional hockey player; forward for the

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* Nehemiah George Massey, former MLA for Delta serving from 1956 to 1960.

is named for him. * Nic Petan, professional hockey player; forward for the

Appearances in film and media

The town is used as the principle filming location for the TV series ''

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''.

Sister city

Mangaluru Mangalore (), officially known as Mangaluru, is a major port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats about west of Bangalore, the state capital, 20 km north of Karnataka–Ker ...

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(Since 2010)

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* * {{Authority control Cities in British Columbia Populated places in Greater Vancouver Populated places on the Fraser River