Tourism Guide - Delta Visitors Choice 2019

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Visitors’ Choice

Delta

British Columbia

2019 | 24th edition

Official Visitor Guide of the Delta Chamber of Commerce Includes: North Delta I Ladner I Tsawwassen

Welcome to Delta, B.C.!

Ladner – North Delta – Tsawwassen

“With a spectacular Pacific coast setting and three distinct communities, each with unique experiences to offer, Delta is a must-see destination. We look forward to welcoming you.”

Mayor George V. Harvie City of Delta Explore the natural beauty, recreational opportunities and array of services and unique retail experiences that Delta has to offer. The combination of heritage charm, agriculture and modern urban living is part of what makes Delta one of the best places in Canada.

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Dear Visitor, Welcome to our community of Delta. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our community and all the events happening here in 2019. Our Delta is a special place that marks the beginning of a journey to and from the Pacific Ocean. I encourage you to explore our parks, beaches and trails that surround our communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. You will find many cultures in Delta with deep historical roots in farming our lands and fishing the local waters.

Our businesses are looking forward to serving you in our stores, restaurants and attractions throughout our community. If we can be of assistance, please drop by the Visitor’s Centre or ask any of our staff wearing the i Visitor Centre logo when we’re out in the community.

We hope you have a wonderful visit to Delta.

Garry Shearer

Executive Director Delta Chamber of Commerce

Visitor Centre: 6201 60th Avenue, Delta, B.C. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30-4:30pm 604.946.4232 www.deltachamber.ca/visitdelta ExperienceDeltaBC @ExpDeltaBC

Close to the Canadian/US border and en route to Victoria (by ferry) and Vancouver, Delta is truly a year-round breath of fresh air.

Come discover our many local activities and attractions including: • Walking, golfing and biking • Boating, kayaking and paddle boarding • Beaches and parks • Farms and wineries • Summer outdoor markets • Migratory birds and other wildlife • The Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve At Delta’s Official Visitor Centre we can assist you with: • Tourism advice and information on attractions, accommodations and restaurants in Delta, the surrounding region, Greater Vancouver and throughout British Columbia; • Free travel planners, road maps, Circle Tour guides, fishing, golf and wine guides, local birding information and cycling maps; • Reservations for accommodation at local hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts.

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WELCOME TO DELTA

Highlights 6 Ladner 8 Tsawwassen 9 North Delta 10 More to explore 11

EVENTS

What’s happening? 12

BIKING

Bike trails 17

MAPS

Map 1 - Delta overview 18 Map 2 - Tilbury 19 Map 3 - Ladner 20 Map 4 - Tsawwassen 22 Map 5 - North Delta 24

OUT AND ABOUT

Roadside stands & farm stores 26 Experience birding 27 Waterparks and pools 28

LISTINGS

Where to eat, shop and stay 29

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Welcome to Delta Delta is a gem in the Pacific Northwest, boasting beautiful, quiet beaches and parks.

Founded in 1879, Delta is rich in pioneer history, agriculture and is proud of its robust and lengthy fishing heritage. There are countless landscapes to explore with many leisurely walking trails, splash parks and water slides for the kids, cycling paths and equestrian trails. Our community is full of rural small-town charm and big-city amenities, with breathtaking scenery, world-famous bird watching and plenty to see and do. Come discover for yourself why Delta is the ideal place to live, work, play and visit.

Westham Island and the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary Minutes from downtown Ladner is the quiet, picturesque charm of Westham Island. The island is home to numerous agricultural attractions including organic produce stands, farm tours and an award-winning winery. Access to the island is via a quaint 100-year-old single-lane swing bridge (pictured), one of the oldest

in the province. The island is also home to the Alaksen National Wildlife Area and the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, one of Canada’s top bird-watching areas. Nearly 300 different species of birds visit this sanctuary every year. Come explore the many different trails, ponds, treed pathways, intertidal marshes and channels on this spectacular 300-hectare Westham Island property. reifelbirdsanctuary.com 604.946.6980 | 5191 Robertson Road | Delta

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Boundary Bay and Centennial Beach Boundary Bay is a popular destination year-round thanks to picturesque views and many walking and cycling trails. In the summer, many people like to play in the warm, shallow water. When the tide goes out, explore the biodiversity and keep your eyes open for crabs, sand dollars, sea stars and other marine life. You may even be able to spot harbour seals in the water or grey whales on the horizon. At Centennial Beach, your family will enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Baker, a dormant volcano in Washington state. Grab a picnic, build a sand castle, take a spin out on the paddleboard or join the skimboarders.

There are also on-site volleyball, tennis courts and a softball field, and be sure to visit the historic Cammidge House. There’s something here for everyone.

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Burns Bog and Delta Nature Reserve Burns Bog is the largest undeveloped urban land mass in all of North America. This unique ecosystem covers about 300 hectares, over 200 of which is inaccessible to the public in order to protect the resident wildlife. More than 175 species of birds and dozens of animal species call Burns Bog their home. Although most of Burns Bog is closed off to the public, visitors are welcome to come see the Delta Nature Reserve. There are three loops of boardwalks (pictured) and trails in the reserve, and a 90-minute hike takes you past a beaver dam and through both a spring meadow and a cedar grove. The Burns Bog Conservation Society offers tours on select Saturdays begining in March and through to October. burnsbog.org | 10388 Nordel Court | North Delta

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Delta is unique among Lower Mainland cities in that it’s comprised of three distinct communities — Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta — seperated by large swaths of agricultural land and the Burns Bog Ecological Conservation Area. Each comes with its own particular set of charms and attractions; be sure to take the time and get to know all three.

LADNER Delta was built around farming and fishing, much of it centered in Ladner. The community was founded in 1868 by brothers Thomas and William Ladner, who saw the agricultural promise of the soil and set about farming the land while harvesting fish from the Fraser River after returning from the Fraser Canyon gold rush. Though Ladner has evolved beyond a simple fishing village, the community hasn’t lost

its small-town charm. In addition to City Hall, Delta Hospital, police and fire department headquarters, and other civic institutions, Ladner’s home to many unique shops and restaurants to visit, especially in the charming Ladner Village area of town. Many notable community events take place here yearround, including the Ladner Village Market, one of the largest open-air markets in Western Canada.

The market attracts farmers and artisans from across British Columbia, and runs every second Sunday throughout the summer. ladnervillagemarket.com

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TSAWWASSEN Indigenous peoples have been continually using land in and around the Tsawwassen peninsula since at least 2250 BC, and Tsawwassen’s name, appropriately, comes from the Salish translation of “land by the sea.” Tsawwassen is surrounded by water on both sides, making for fantastic panoramic ocean views from many locations. Travellers heading to and from the BC Ferries terminal often make a stop at Centennial Beach to play in the warm, shallow

water. Enjoy some saltwater fishing or walks along the water in one of the sunniest places in the Lower Mainland. Tsawwassen is the least rainy community in all of Metro Vancouver and enjoys three days of sunshine for every one in the rest of the region. To celebrate this glorious gift, Tsawwassen is home to the annual Sun Festival, happening the first weekend of August. There’s lots of fun for the whole family, including the Rotary Parade (pictured), popular slo-pitch and volleyball tournaments, a car show, children’s midway, live entertainment and free outdoor movie nights. sunnytsawwassen.ca

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NORTH DELTA Nestled between the Fraser River to the north, Burns Bog to the west and the city of Surrey to the east, North Delta is a vibrant community home to more than half of Delta’s population.

North Delta grew out of communities that sprung up around the commercial canning industry on the Fraser River, and many places in the area, including parts of Surrey, still bear the names of those early communities and pioneers: Kennedy, Annieville, Gunderson, Norum, etc. North Delta is home to the city’s best parks, including Watershed

Park -- the biggest in Delta -- and the Delta Nature Reserve, the only publicly-accessible part of Burns Bog, North America’s largest domed peat bog. Every June, North Delta Lions Club hosts North Delta Family Day, a large parade and community festival (including the famous North Delta Lions BBQ, pictured) that attracts hundreds of families from Delta and the surrounding cities.

Scott Road, Delta’s border with Surrey, is a busy thoroughfare bursting with shops and restaurants to explore, from artisanal independent businesses to big-box stores. Fun fact: Scott Road is called 120th Street on the Surrey side, and the two names are often used interchangeably.

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MORE TO EXPLORE Watershed Park This is another one of Delta’s top attractions. With 11 kilometres of forested trails, visitors can choose whether they want to go on a short walk or long exploration of the park. Its flat trails (pictured) also make this a popular area for cyclists. The park includes gravel trails, footbridge crossings, interpretive signs and a promontory lookout with a clear view of Mud Bay, the northeast portion of Boundary Bay on the Canada/United States border. With a crisp stream running through the middle of the park this is a perfect spot for a peaceful picnic. 11699 Kittson Parkway | North Delta

South Delta Recreation Centre (1720 56th Street, Tsawwassen) and the North Delta Recreation Centre (11415 84 Avenue, North Delta). Adventure playgrounds are designed to re-introduce children to play on their own, while encouraging imagination and facilitating decision-making skills. Playground visitors can interact with a variety of objects that will encourage them to play, build, create, use their imagination and be adventurous and active, all while learning to assess their own risk.

The adventure playground will open for the season July 2 through September 2, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note: all people entering the adventure playground must wear closed-toed shoes. Head to delta.ca/parks-recreation/ sport-recreation/featured-programs-promotions/adventureplaygrounds for more details.

Deas Island Regional Park Located in the south arm of the Fraser River, Deas Island offers serene walks through tall cottonwood trees and the chance to explore the habitats of eagles, owls, frogs and otters. The sheltered, calm waters of Deas Slough are ideal for paddling and are home to the Deas Island Rowing Club. Bring a paddleboard or a kayak and drift along the waterway as well. On the island, you’ll find Burrvilla, a carefully restored Queen Anne-style house built in 1905, as well as the historic one-room Inverholme Schoolhouse. 6090 Deas Island Road | Delta

Delta Adventure Playgrounds Delta is bringing back excitement this summer with the re-opening of its adventure playgrounds, located at the

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Watershed Park Fish Release This annual event includes activities, crafts and releasing buckets of salmon fry into the Watershed Creek. 12 to 2 p.m. delta. ca/events Watershed Park | 11600 Kittson Parkway | North Delta Ladner Easter Parade Come stroll through Ladner Village with the Easter Bunny and the Delta Police Pipe Band.

The parade begins at 1 p.m. at the Historic Delta Municipal Hall and Ladner Community Police Station, and proceeds down Delta Street to an Easter egg hunt at Memorial Park.

Don’t forget to wear your bunny ears and decorate your bike, wagon or stroller. This is a free family event brought to you by members of the Ladner Business Association. 1 to 2 p.m. ladnerbusiness.com | 4858 Delta Street | Ladner Earth Day Pilgrimage to Burns Bog This free family event celebrates Burns Bog and global peatlands.

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Ladner Pioneer Performers sing, drum and dance as May Days attendees walk through the Delta One of B.C.’s largest Nature Reserve. Recharge your spirits free family fairs, this while surrounded by nature and good company. Pilgrimage begins at 1:30 three-day event features live bands, free entertainment, petting zoo, food p.m. at the Delta Nature Reserve. | fair, craft fair, carnival rides and a 10388 Nordel Court | North Delta beer garden for adults. Culminating activity is the 1.5-mile traditional May Queen float parade (Sunday at noon) and the May Queen crowning OWL open house ceremony. The theme of this year’s The Orphaned festival is “Celebrating Delta’s 140th Wildlife Birthday!” See ladnermaydays.

Rehabilitation Society (OWL) com for more info or email chair@ is a non-profit organization ladnermaydays.com. Memorial Park | whose staff and volunteers are dedicated to public education and 5010 47th Avenue | Ladner the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned raptors.

OWL’s annual open house gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at one of the busiest raptor rehab Ladner Bandfest facilities in Canada. The highlight Eighteen large concert of the event is at 1 p.m. each day, bands will perform tantalizing selections when staff release a rehabilitated at Memorial Park in Ladner. The bird (pictured). There are also audience will enjoy concert marches, tours every half hour, raptor big band tunes, folk music, sensitive “meet and greets,” educational ballads, fascinating interpretations talks and a kids zone. owlrehab. and vocal selections. Refreshments org 3800 72nd Street | Delta will be available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Since 1997 Riverhouse Restaurant, Pub & Marina has been recognized as one of the finest destinations in Delta!

Serving only the freshest food available, RH signature dishes, locally sourced seafood, proteins & vegetables.

Boasting incredible views, 2 waterfront patios, magnificent year-round sunsets with an excellent culinary & service team who work together to make your experience memorable.

Visit Whether it be a brunch, luncheon, dinner, corporate function www.riverhousegroup.com or special wine dinner event, we have the space (Private rooms Reservations which seat 8-26 and Pub & Dining seating up to 88) with custom menus to suit a variety of occasions and budgets.

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Visit www.riverhousegroup.com for on-line reservations, special promotions, upcoming live music events and new menus.

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Memorial Park | 4690 Garry Street | Ladner Car Boot Sales at Centennial Beach Every other Sunday, the Boundary Bay Park Association holds a hugely popular group garage sale in the Centennial Beach parking lot that has become a staple of summer in South Delta. Join the fun this year are 6/16, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24 and 9/14. boundarybayparkassociation. files.wordpress.com Boundary Bay Regional Park | 541 Centennial Parkway | Tsawwassen Ladner Village Market This popular annual summer market is held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spanning over

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three blocks of 48th Avenue in Ladner Village, the market features over 160 artisan vendors, with local farmers, bakers, chefs, jewelers, artisans and live music. Other dates include: 6/23, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/25 and 9/8. Ladner Village on 48th Avenue | Ladner Casual Birding Walk Check out shorebirds, waterfowl, raptors and more on this free 2.5-hour birdwatching amble.

Bring your binoculars and meet at Cammidge House via the Centennial Beach park entrance. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Presented by the Delta Naturalists’ Society. Also available on 9/11.

Boundary Bay Regional Park | 541 Centennial Parkway | Tsawwassen Sunday in the Park Celebrate Father’s Day by

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taking dad to the beach. Meet at Centennial Beach to learn about animal ‘fathers’ and nature at Boundary Bay, fill up on a pancake breakfast, enjoy live music and more.

Activities are free, breakfast costs $3 per child and $6 per adult. Presented by the Boundary Bay Park Association and the Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Lions Club. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Boundary Bay Regional Park | 541 Centennial Parkway | Tsawwassen Beach Bonanza More than just a fun place to play, the beach is home to some amazing creatures. Look for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks interpreters at Centennial Beach for a free, informative lesson.

Drop by any time! Boundary Bay Regional Park | 541 Centennial Parkway | Tsawwassen Delta Amateur Radio Society Field Day Operators with the Delta Amateur Radio Association gather each summer for a 24-hour exercise where they try to make contact with as many far-flung amateur stations worldwide as they can. The event is used to hone the members’ skills as they set up and operate their equipment “off the

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grid,” a useful skill as the society also helps with the city’s emergency communications in the event of a disaster. The event is free for the public to attend. deltaamateurradio. com. North 40 Park Reserve | Churchill Street at 72nd Street | East Ladner Soap Box Derby Soap box derby enthusiasts, builders and drivers congregate along 6th Avenue in Tsawwassen to take part in the annual Soap Box Derby, hosted by the Rotary Club of Tsawwassen in partnership with the City of Delta.

This event attracts over 1,500 spectators as soap box drivers ages 9 to 12 zoom down the 600+ foot track (pictured). To participate and/or sign up as a sponsor, visit rotarytsawwassen.org.

Tsawwassen Farmers’ Market Held weekly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop for locally made artisanal foods, baking, handcrafted artworks, jewelry and gifts. Rotating food trucks and live entertainment round out the experience, as this gem of a market has something for everyone. Market

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5575 6 Avenue | Tsawwassen North Delta Family Day Parade and Festival Enjoy the Family Day parade starting at 11 a.m. and then continue the festivities at North Delta Community Park from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be games and activities, children’s bouncy castle, music, live entertainment, a dunk tank and the famous North Delta Lions BBQ! Visit delta.ca/events or northdeltalions.org for more info. North Delta Community Park | 11311 84th Avenue | North Delta Delta Chamber Golf Tournament

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The annual Delta Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is an excellent opportunity to network with other business leaders in the community. If golfing isn’t your thing, you can still purchase a ticket to join us for dinner afterwards, and you can promote your business through various sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact the Delta Chamber of Commerce office at 604946-4232 or visit deltachamber.ca.

Beach Grove Golf Club | 5946 12th Avenue | Tsawwassen

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Canada Day Celebrations Mayor George Harvie and Delta council invite you to join them in celebrating Canada’s birthday!

Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy fun, family-friendly activities at Chalmers Park in North Delta, Kirkland House in Ladner, and Diefenbaker Park in Tsawwassen.

Visit delta.ca/events for more info.

South Delta Jazz Festival Public concerts in both Ladner and Tsawwassen, and a five-day

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workshop for students wanting to learn or improve on their jazz skills. For more information visit southdeltajazzfestival. com or call 604.946.1280. Delta Community Music School | 4705 Arthur Drive | Ladner Tour de Delta Tour de Delta features three thrilling days of pro cycling races, kids races and festival fun.

Pro racers from around the world compete on the streets of North Delta (pictured at left), Ladner and Tsawwassen for more than $35,000 in prizes. Tour de Delta is a proud partner of BC Superweek.

For more info visit tourdedelta.com.

North Delta Social Heart | 11415 84th Avenue | North Delta Delta Street at Bridge Street | Ladner Village 53rd Street at Dennison Park | Tsawwassen Boundary Bay Airshow Nothing beats the exhilaration of the Boundary Bay Airshow, and this year is going to be better than ever! Featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (pictured), the Canadian CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team, aerobatics champion Rob Holland and many other fabulous performers.

Free admission. Bring a folding chair, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

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and look up! Sorry, no pets allowed. boundarybayairshow.com Boundary Bay Airport | 7800 Alpha Way | Delta Jog for the Bog/ International Bog Day Jog, run or walk through Delta’s beautiful green spaces. Choose either the 5 KM or 10 KM routes to see the beauty of Burns Bog through the Delta Nature Reserve.

Music, displays and a delicious breakfast help participants and well-wishers celebrate International Bog Day. burnsbog.org 10388 Nordel Court | North Delta

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Tsawwassen Sun Festival The Tsawwassen Sun Festival is a weekend-long celebration with

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games, food, music, the popular slo-pitch tournament, a volleyball tournament and even a drive-in movie. On Monday, enjoy the Rotary parade, marketplace, car show and children’s midway.

Head to sunfestival.ca for further information. Winskill Park | 5575 9th Avenue | Tsawwassen — South Delta Recreation Centre | 1720 56th Street | Tsawwassen — Beach Grove Park | 6051 17A Avenue | Tsawwassen North Delta Show & Shine Check out the display of hot rods, muscle cars, restored antiques and foreign model cars. There will be a live DJ on site, a BBQ by the North Delta Lions Club, and a raffle between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. delta.ca/events North Delta

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Recreation Centre | 11415 84th Avenue | North Delta Tsawwassen Bathtub Race and Festival Returning for its second year, the event features boaters in tubs (small speedboats with outboard motors, built around a bathtub) racing from Centennial Beach to the Point Roberts marker and back (pictured).

This year, the race is fully sanctioned by the governing body of World Cup Bathtub racing, which has voted to have a weekend of races, the first at Vancouver’s Kitsilano Beach and the second in South Delta. Come on out to Centennial Beach for the race, food trucks, games and entertainment for kids, then afterward head to Diefenbaker Park (6579 1st Avenue) for an adult beverage or two, prizes and an outdoor movie! rotarytsawwassen.org Boundary Bay Regional Park | 541 Centennial Parkway | Tsawwassen Quilt Walk and Car Show This Ladner Business Association event draws thousands of people to Ladner

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Village, where hundreds of colourful quilts and vintage cars adorn 48th Avenue and Delta Street. To enter your vehicle or register your quilt, please go to ladnerbusiness.com. Ladner Village | 48th Avenue | Ladner Delta Community Animal Expo This annual fun family event promotes animal welfare and pet health and safety, introduces exotic animals and showcases shelter animals for adoption from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 604-940-7111 or visit deltacommunityanimalshelter.ca for more information. Ladner Memorial Park | 5010 47th Avenue | Ladner

For more info, call 604.940.3392 or go to deltafarmland.ca. Westham Island Herb Farm | 4690 Kirkland Road | Westham Island | Ladner Luminary Festival It’s a special, sparkling end-ofsummer festival. Illuminate yourself with a costume and lights, and create a lantern to light the way.

Event runs from 6 to 10 p.m., no onsite parking available. There will be a free shuttle service to the park from 6 p.m. For more info visit delta. ca/events. Sunstone Park | 10400 Delsom Crescent | North Delta North Delta Studio Stomp North Delta artists welcome the public to visit their studios. The event is free, but partial proceeds Day at the Farm Event This event is organized by the from sale of the artwork will be Delta Farm and Wildlife Trust and is donated to the Delta Hospital a great way for the entire family to Foundation. More details are learn about farming, agriculture and available at deltastudiostomp.com or by contacting Dave Stevens conservation in Delta. Go on hay wagon tours, meet the dairy farmer at 604.588.8646 or treewind@ dccnet.com. Various locations | and more, plus enjoy live music.

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Bike trails Delta is home to some of the best biking in the Lower Mainland. With low elevation, cyclists can enjoy bike rides of any length throughout any of Delta’s three communities. Here are the top three places to enjoy cycling in Delta: Boundary Bay This is the perfect cycling experience for ocean lovers. Enjoy scenic sea-side views while cycling along the dikes. The trail can be accessed from the east side of Tsawwassen near the U.S. border and extends all the way to the limits of Delta, adjacent to Mud Bay. Ambitious riders can even attempt to cycle along the oceanfront from Tsawwassen all the way to the town of White Rock.

Millennium Trail One of the best ways to experience Ladner is by biking along the Millennium Trail to Deas Island.

Start in the heritage fishing village of Ladner and cycle past the South Arm Marshes along the Fraser River to Deas Island Regional Park. Once there, explore the island on foot; cycling is not permitted on any of the park’s pathways.

Watershed Park Travelling through Watershed Park makes you feel like you are miles away from the city. Cyclists of all levels can enjoy up to 10 different trails. Visitors can access the park from three different locations: two on Kittson Parkway and one on Highway 10 between Scott Road/120th Street and Highway 91.

Bike Pump Tracks A bike pump track is a man-made closed circuit with berms largely made of earth on each end. Riders use the rollers and berms to “pump” speed into their bikes with minimal pedalling. Bike pump tracks are one of the fastest growing attractions in biking and can be enjoyed by cyclists of all ages and skill levels.

It’s a full-body workout where cyclists learn essential riding skills in a fun environment that is low-risk. Delta currently has two bike pump tracks, one at Holly Park in Ladner (4681 62nd Street) and one at North Delta Community Park in North Delta (11311 84th Avenue).

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Out and about Roadside Stands & Farm Stores Explore one of the u-pick operations and farm stands at one of our many farms. Farm-to-table is not just the latest fad but a way of life in Delta. Many of the families living in Delta are descendants of the early farming pioneers. (Remember to call ahead to verify seasonal hours of operation.)

Emma Lea Farms

The farm market offers u-pick and fresh-picked berries, jam, honey, preserves, flowers and vegetables. The ice cream shoppe offers various delicious treats and freshbaked goods daily. A popular place with little kids as they can pull their own trolley while they load up their buckets with produce. Be sure to come back in the fall for their popular pumpkin patch! emmaleafarms.com 2727 Westham Island Road | Delta

Snow Farms

Offering 40 different types of certified organic vegetables, this family-run business produces the equivalent of 70 semi-trailer loads of produce each year, some of which is available at the farm gate. snowfarms.ca 3531 64th Street | Delta

Westham Island Herb Farm

Walk through the flower and herb gardens and see how produce is grown. Purchase preserves, fresh cut flowers, bedding plants, planted flower baskets and other products in the shop. The farm also boasts a popular fall pumpkin patch. westhamislandherb.ca 4690 Kirkland Road | Delta

Cropthorne Farms

Offering a wide array of certified organic vegetables

A Golfer’s Paradise Grab your clubs and find out for yourself why golf in Delta is a major draw to the community.

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and speciality items, as well as many staple crops.

Cropthorne also offers fresh bouquets of seasonal flowers and eggs from their pastured hens. cropthornefarm.com 4362 Tamboline Road | Delta

Earthwise Farm Store The farm store stocks local honey, cut flowers from the Earthwise Garden and a selection of local artisan products that change with the season. earthwisesociety.bc.ca 6400 3rd Avenue | Delta

Backroads Family Farm Market Come on by for seasonal local produce as well as other fresh, high-quality items. facebook.com/ backroadsfamilyfarmmarket 2757 52nd Street | Delta

Vandula Farms Featuring seasonally available fresh produce and local, unique grocery items, edible gardening and quality plant selections. vandulafarms.ca 9832 Ladner Trunk Road | Delta

Schoolhouse Farms This farm stand has pasture-raised eggs, a variety of fresh-cut flowers grown at the farm, as well as other seasonal produce. Schoolhouse also hosts a pumpkin patch with many different colour varieties in the fall. schoolhousefarm.ca 6395 60th Avenue | Delta Delta Golf Course (public – 18 hole) 11550 Ladner Trunk Road | Delta | 604.594.1414 Sunshine Woods Golf Centre (public – 18 hole) 10646 64th Avenue | Delta | 604.596.0533 Cove Links Golf Course (public – 9 hole) 6000 Admiral Boulevard | Delta | 604.946.1839 Beach Grove Golf (private club) 5946 12th Avenue | Tsawwassen | 604.943.9381

Viewing Tips

• While the majority of Burns Bog may be closed off to the public, the Delta Nature Reserve is still a great place for wildlife viewing. Watch for black-tailed deer, songbirds and several species of salamanders, to name a few.

• Ladner Harbour is a great spot for viewing herons, swans, ducks, red-winged blackbirds and other feathered friends.

• Check tide levels; low tide means the birds are located further away from the shore.

• Explore Delta’s wildlife during quieter times, like early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Experience birding Delta is renowned for its bird habitats and bird viewing experiences. Millions of birds call the Delta wetlands their home every year, and approximately 250 different species of birds migrate in and out of the area along the Pacific Flyway, stopping to feed and rest during these long journeys. About 50,000 or so Dunlin spend the winter at Boundary Bay with their friends, the black-bellied plovers.

Up to 100,000 snow geese migrate to Delta from Russia every fall (pictured). Visitors are treated to sightings of ducks, geese, snowbirds, songbirds, swans, herons, eagles, hawks, and owls (to name a few) throughout the year. Roberts Bank, Boundary Bay and the Fraser River Estuary rank as some of the most important birding areas in Canada.

Guided walks with local experts are also available in Delta through the Reifel Bird Sanctuary or with the Birds on the Bay program.

OWL is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned animals. They offer guided tours on the weekends from September to June, and daily tours in July and August between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visit their website for more information. 3800 72nd Street | 604.946.3171 | owlrehab.org

More Info...

Burns Bog Conservation Society 4 - 7953 120th Street 604.572.0373 | burnsbog.org Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary (see page 6) 5191 Robertson Road 604.946.6980 | reifelbirdsanctuary.com

Birds on the Bay 604.536.3552 | birdsonthebay.ca BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists) 1620 Mount Seymour Road, North Vancouver 604.985.3057 | bcnature.ca Important Bird Areas in Canada Ibacanada.ca

www.KidsPlayFoundation.com Kids Play’s ever-growing family includes, veteran law enforcement officer and Kids Play Founder, Kal Dosanjh; Ambassador, Wally Oppal; the first ever Indian basketball player to play in the NBA, Satnam Singh; Indo-Canadian professional wrestler, Jinder Mahal; the Whitecaps; the BC Lions; the Vancouver Giants, Hockey Canada; as well as a team of decorated volunteers, all working tirelessly towards one common goal: the betterment of the youth.

With over 50,000 kids having gone through our free programs, we welcome you to join our team of over 500 members. Every single program is free and everyone involved is a volunteer! www.kidsplayfoundation.com To get involved, please email us at contact kidsplayfoundation.com or visit us at www.kidsplayfoundation.com Visitors’ Choice Delta | 27

Looking to cool off during those hot summer days? Then head to one of the City of Delta’s outdoor pools or water spray parks.

Delta has two outdoor pools, one in Ladner and one in North Delta, and both are staffed with friendly, fun-loving people who make sure that everyone is having the best — and safest — time possible. Regular operating hours begin in July, and admission is free on the weekend.

Delta has three water spray parks, and all of them are open from the Victoria Day long weekend (Saturday, May 18) through to the Labour Day long weekend (Monday, September 2). The water is turned on between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., though the schedule may vary due to weather.

Ladner Outdoor Pool 5105 47th Avenue 604.946.3310

Rotary Waterworks Playground Diefenbaker Park, 5579 1st Avenue, Tsawwassen Ladner Rotary Splash Park

North Delta Outdoor Pool 11415 84th Avenue 604.952.3045

Head to delta.ca/parks-recreation/sport-recreation/ aquatics-arenas-fitness-gymnasium-programs/ aquatics for up-to-date times and facility schedules.

Check out Big Splash Water Slide Park to add a little excitement to your summer Located on Tsawwassen First Nation land (across Highway 17 from the Delta community of Tsawwassen), this seven-acre park boasts numerous body slides, tube slides and kids-friendly slides, as well as pools, hot tubs (kids and adults-only), and a toddlers’ splash pad. With reservable cabanas, 28 | Visitors’ Choice Delta

Memorial Park, 5010 47th Avenue, Ladner Annieville Lions Water Park Annieville Lions Park, 9150 112th Street, North Delta

tents, patio and picnic tables, as well as basketball and beach volleyball courts, the Big Splash Grill, a sports bar and a candy shop, Big Splash is a summer favourite for thousands of Lower Mainland families.

All-day passes cost $30 plus tax, free for children 3 and under with a paying adult. Opens June 29 until September 2 (7 days a week), 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. bigsplashwaterpark.ca 4775 Nulelum Way | Tsawwassen First Nation

Listings ACCOMMODATIONS Beach Grove Motel 5921 12th Avenue, Tsawwassen 604.943.2632 beachgrovemotel.com See location on Map 4 Clair’s Bed & Breakfast 5919 48th Avenue, Ladner 604.940.8867 clairsinnladner.com See location on Map 3 Coast Tsawwassen Inn 1665 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.943.8221 tsawwasseninn.com The Duck Inn 4349 River Road W., Ladner 604.946.7521 duckinn.net

BREWERIES & WINERIES Four Winds Brewing Co. Four Winds Brewing is much more than just a brewery. On top of serving awardwinning brews, we have a rotating menu of tapas and tacos that changes daily. If you haven’t had a chance to try us, we recommend heading down to see for yourself. Cheers! #4 - 7355 72nd Street, Tilbury 604.940.9949 fourwindsbrewing.ca See ad on page 9 Wellbrook Winery 4626 88th Street, East Ladner wellbrookwinery.com Angel Estate Winery 2170 Westham Island Road, Ladner angelestatewinery.com

DINING Denny’s 8487 Scott Road, North Delta 604.590.1717 See ad on page 7, 13 & 15 Rose and Crown Pub & Grill Tsawwassen’s “only” neighbourhood pub. Coldest beer in town!

1203 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.943.1515 roseandcrownpub.ca See ad on page 11

RiverHouse Marina, Restaurant and Pub Choose from two waterfront views: casual pub fare or westcoast dining restaurant.

6255 River Road, Ladner 604.946.7545, riverhousegroup.com See ad on page 12 and location on Map 3 Tidewater Pub 10190 River Road, North Delta 604.588.5511 See ad on page 10 One20 Public House 120 - 8037 120th Street, Delta 604.591.3519 one20pub.com See ad on page 4

Newmans Fine Foods 5188 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen newmansfinefoods.com Stir Coffee House 101-5085 48th Avenue, Ladner stircoffeehouse.com Cravings Coffee 11146 84th Avenue, North Delta cravings.coffee Sundowner Neighbourhood Pub 11970 64th Avenue, North Delta thesundownerpub.com Greek Village Restaurant 7953 Scott Road, North Delta greekvillagedelta.com

Il Posto 4866 Delta Street, Ladner ilpostoresto.com

Greek Fellas Restaurant 11008 River Road, North Delta greekfellas.ca

Taverna Gorgona 5047 48th Avenue, Ladner tavernagorgona.com

PrimeRose Mediterranean Restaurant 6165 Highway 17A, Ladner theprimerose.com

Mario’s Kitchen 1105 56th Street, Tsawwassen marioskitchen.ca Illuminate Restorante 1077 56th Street, Tsawwassen illuminaterestorante.com Chung’s Fish and Chips 4811 Delta Street, Ladner Tasty Indian Bistro 8295 Scott Road, North Delta tastybistro.ca Pat Quinn’s Restaurant & Bar 5133 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen patquinns.com Bistro Peekaboo 1297 56th Street, Tsawwassen bistropeekaboo.com Altmaerker German Sausage House & Deli 11150 84th Avenue, North Delta altmaerker.ca Wood n Frog Coffee Company 5694 12th Avene, Tsawwassen woodnfrogcoffee.ca Petra’s by L’Aromas 1200 56th Street, Tsawwassen facebook.com/petrasbylaromas Woods Coffee 5188 Springs Boulevard, Tsawwassen woodscoffee.com/locations/delta/ tsawwassen-springs

Pho Saigon 5024 48th Avenue, Ladner phosaigondelta.com Ladner Sushi 5034 48th Avenue, Ladner ladnersushi.ca The Landing Pub & Grill 5449 Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner tagpubs.com/the-landing-pub-grill

SERVICES City of Delta 4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner 604.946.4141 delta.ca See ad on page 2 and location on Map 3 Delta Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Centre 6201 60th Avenue, Ladner 604.946.4232 deltachamber.ca See ad on page 3 and location on Map 1 Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association 1293 56th Avenue, Tsawwassen 604.948.0264 sunnytsawwassen.ca See location on Map 4 Visitors’ Choice Delta | 29

Listings George Mackie Library Open Mon-Thu 10am – 9pm, Fri-Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 5pm 8440 112th Street, North Delta 604.594.8155 fvrl.ca See location on Map 5 Ladner Pioneer Library Open Mon-Thu 10am – 9pm, Fri-Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 5pm 4683 51th Street, Ladner 604.946.6215 fvrl.ca See location on Map 3

SHOPPING CENTRES Tsawwassen Shopping Centre Convenient, centrally located with a full range of services & specialty shops. Serving the area since 1962!

Corner of 12th Avenue & 56th Street, Tsawwassen See ad on page 32 and location on Map 4

Tsawwassen Library Open Mon-Thu 10am – 9pm, Fri-Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 5pm 1321A 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.943.2271 fvrl.ca See location on Map 4

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Visit over 45 fine shops & Services, Ladner Leisure Centre located in the heart of sunny 4600 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner Tsawwassen. While here, be sure to 604.946.3310 visit the outdoor courtyard, gazebo Mon-Fri 6am – 10pm, Sat 7am – 9pm, and pond area called “Rotary Sun 8am – 9pm Square at Tsawwassen Town Centre delta.ca/parks-recreation Mall” (pictured).

See location on Map 3 1299A 56th Street, Tsawwassen 604.943.1735 Winskill Aquatic and tsawwassentowncentremall.com Fitness Centre See location on Map 4 5575 9 Avenue, Tsawwassen 604.952.3005 Tsawwassen Mills Mon-Thu 6am – 10pm, Fri 6am – 9pm, 5000 Canoe Pass Way, Tsawwassen Sat 8am – 5:30pm, Sun 8am – 7:30pm First Nation delta.ca/parks-recreation tsawwassenmills.com See location on Map 4 Tsawwassen Commons South Delta Recreation Centre Canoe Pass Way and 52nnd Street, 1720 56 Street, Tsawwassen Tsawwassen First Nation Mon 8:30am – 9pm, Tue 8:30am – tsawwassencommons.ca 5pm, Wed 8:30am – 9pm, Thu 8:30am – 8pm, Fri 8:30am – 9pm, Sat 9am – CRAFTS 1pm, 5:30 – 9pm, Sun 2 – 6:30pm delta.ca/parks-recreation Crafty Fibre See location on Map 4 Crafty Fibre is a locally owned and North Delta Recreation Centre 11415 84th Avenue, North Delta Mon-Fri 6am – 10pm, Sat-Sun 8am – 9pm delta.ca/parks-recreation See location on Map 5 Sungod Recreation Centre 7815 112th Street, North Delta Mon-Fri 6am – 10pm, Sat 7am – 9pm, Sun 8am – 9pm delta.ca/parks-recreation See location on Map 5 30 | Visitors’ Choice Delta

operated family yarn shop.

6425 120th Street, Delta 778.438.3008 craftyfibre.ca See ad on page 6

LIQUOR STORES Tidewater Liquor Store 10190 River Road, Delta 604.588.5511 See ad on page 10 and location on Map 6

One20 Public House & Liquor Store 120 - 8037 120th Street, Delta 604.591.3519 one20pub.com See ad on page 4

LOCAL ARTS Watershed Artworks Society Watershed Artworks is a not-for-profit society whose mandate is to provide opportunities for member artists from our community to promote, display and sell their work. The society runs a gallery shop located in the North Delta Recreation Centre. facebook.com/ watershedartworkssociety 11415 84th Avenue, North Delta South Delta Artists Guild The South Delta Artists Guild is a member directed, non-profit, selfsustaining organization dedicated to supporting the appreciation and development of the visual arts.

The guild operates Gallery 1710 in Tsawwassen, next to the South Delta Recreation Centre. southdeltaartistsguild.com 1710 56th Street, Tsawwassen

ATTRACTIONS

Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary Offering year round bird viewing area with 291 bird species, for all levels of birdwatching. Nesting activity occurs in April/May, with hatching in early June. Mid-August shorebirds arrive, with northern waterfowl increasing in September. By November, 25,000+ snow geese winter here from Russia.

Admission $5, $3 for seniors and children. Wheelchair accessible.

Open 9am – 4pm.

5191 Robertson Road, Delta 604.946.6980 reifelbirdsanctuary.com See location on Map 1

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