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Delta is a city in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia, Canada, as part of Greater Vancouver. Located on the Fraser Lowland south of Fraser River's south arm, it is bordered by the city of Richmond on the Lulu Island to the north, New Westminster to the northeast, Surrey to the east, the Boundary Bay and the American pene-exclave Point Roberts to the south, and the Strait of Georgia to the west.

Delta
City
City of Delta[1]
Bridge Street & Delta Street
Motto(s): 
Ours to preserve by hand and heart
Location of Delta within the Greater Vancouver Area in British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates: 49°05′05″N 123°03′31″W[2]
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtMetro Vancouver
Incorporated as a district municipalityNovember 10, 1879[4]
Incorporated as a citySeptember 22, 2017
Seats of governmentDelta City Hall
North Delta Centre for the Arts
Government
  TypeMayor-council government
  BodyDelta City Council
  MayorGeorge Harvie (Achieving for Delta)
  City Council
List of councillors
  MPCarla Qualtrough (Liberal)
  MLAsRavi Kahlon (BC NDP), Ian Paton (BC Liberal)
Area
  Total364 km2 (141 sq mi)
  Land179.66 km2 (69.37 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2021)[7]
  Total108,455
  Estimate 
(2021)[8]
113,695
  Rank52nd in Canada
  Density603.7/km2 (1,564/sq mi)
DemonymDeltan
Time zoneUTC−08:00 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−07:00 (PDT)
Forward sortation area
V4C – V4G, V4K – V4M
Area codes604, 778, 236, 672
Websitewww.delta.ca

Encompassing the nearby Annacis Island, Deas Island and Westham Island, Delta is mostly rural and officially composed of three distinct communities: North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen.


History


Prior to European settlement, Delta's flatlands and coastal shores were inhabited by the Tsawwassen First Nation of the Coast Salish. The land was first sighted by Europeans in 1791, when Spanish explorer Lieutenant Francisco de Eliza 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 George Massey Tunnel in 1959 linking Ladner to Richmond and Vancouver along with the opening, in 1960, of the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal 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 connecting North Delta to New Westminster and Vancouver also helped Delta's growth.

On 22 September 2017, at the request of Delta's council, the Government of British Columbia changed the name and classification of the Corporation of Delta to the City of Delta.[1]


Neighbourhoods


Delta comprises three distinct, geographically separate communities:


Demographics


Historical populations
YearPop.±%
19212,839    
19313,709+30.6%
19414,287+15.6%
19516,701+56.3%
19568,752+30.6%
196114,597+66.8%
196620,664+41.6%
197145,860+121.9%
197664,492+40.6%
198174,692+15.8%
198679,610+6.6%
199188,978+11.8%
199695,411+7.2%
200196,950+1.6%
200696,723−0.2%
201199,863+3.2%
2016102,238+2.4%
2021108,455+6.1%
[9]

In the 2021 Census of Population 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 6.1% from its 2016 population of 102,238. With a land area of 179.66 km2 (69.37 sq mi), it had a population density of 603.7/km2 (1,563.5/sq mi) in 2021.[7]

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 visible minorities, of which there are approximately 28,000 South Asian Canadians, 9,700 Chinese Canadians, and 3,700 Filipino Canadians.[10] There are also about 3,180 Indigenous peoples or 3% of the total population,[10] some from Tsawwassen First Nation, who still hold a fraction of their former traditional territories; the Tsawwassen Lands at the mouth of the Fraser River, which are shared with the Hwlitsum First Nation from the Gulf Islands.[citation needed] 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.

Panethnic groups in Delta (2001–2021)
Panethnic group 2021[10] 2016[11] 2011[12] 2006[13] 2001[14]
Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. % Pop. %
European[lower-alpha 1] 55,465 51.71% 61,835 61.32% 66,630 67.48% 68,400 71.19% 72,375 75.1%
South Asian 27,990 26.09% 20,485 20.31% 17,030 17.25% 14,220 14.8% 12,035 12.49%
East Asian[lower-alpha 2] 11,040 10.29% 9,320 9.24% 7,065 7.16% 7,280 7.58% 6,675 6.93%
Southeast Asian[lower-alpha 3] 4,420 4.12% 3,240 3.21% 3,165 3.21% 2,280 2.37% 2,060 2.14%
Indigenous 3,180 2.96% 2,710 2.69% 2,290 2.32% 1,700 1.77% 1,495 1.55%
African 1,095 1.02% 795 0.79% 595 0.6% 495 0.52% 610 0.63%
Latin American 1,035 0.96% 815 0.81% 710 0.72% 710 0.74% 490 0.51%
Middle Eastern[lower-alpha 4] 890 0.83% 515 0.51% 240 0.24% 280 0.29% 220 0.23%
Other[lower-alpha 5] 2,140 1.99% 1,120 1.11% 1,010 1.02% 715 0.74% 420 0.44%
Total responses 107,270 98.91% 100,845 98.64% 98,740 98.88% 96,075 99.33% 96,370 99.4%
Total population 108,455 100% 102,238 100% 99,863 100% 96,723 100% 96,950 100%

Religion


According to the 2021 census, religious groups in Delta included:[10]


Geography


A trail on Deas Island in late September
A trail on Deas Island in late September

Delta is located 27 km (17 mi) south of Vancouver and 22 km (14 mi) 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 Georgia Strait to the west and Boundary Bay to the south. At 364 km2 (141 sq mi), Delta is the largest municipality in the GVRD; the second largest is its neighbour to the east, Surrey, at 317.4 km2 (122.5 sq mi).

Trachycarpus fortunei windmill palms line some streets in Tsawwassen
Trachycarpus fortunei windmill palms line some streets in Tsawwassen

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. North Delta is also home to the Burns Bog, 40 km2 (15 sq mi) of natural wetlands that are important for wildlife.

Delta includes Annacis Island, an industrial island reached via the Alex Fraser Bridge, which connects Delta with Richmond and New Westminster. 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 Metro Vancouver. For example, it receives nearly 40% less precipitation than downtown Vancouver[15] and less than half of that of North Vancouver.[16] It has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (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 diurnal temperature variation in Canada.

Climate data for Delta Tsawwassen Beach
Climate ID: 1102425; coordinates 49°00′39″N 125°05′36″W; elevation: 2.4 m (7 ft 10 in); 1981-2010 normals
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 14.5
(58.1)
15.5
(59.9)
19.0
(66.2)
23.0
(73.4)
27.0
(80.6)
29.0
(84.2)
31.0
(87.8)
28.5
(83.3)
28.5
(83.3)
23.0
(73.4)
15.5
(59.9)
14.5
(58.1)
31.0
(87.8)
Average high °C (°F) 7.2
(45.0)
8.2
(46.8)
10.5
(50.9)
13.5
(56.3)
16.8
(62.2)
19.6
(67.3)
21.7
(71.1)
21.5
(70.7)
18.4
(65.1)
13.4
(56.1)
9.5
(49.1)
7.1
(44.8)
13.9
(57.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 5.1
(41.2)
5.8
(42.4)
7.7
(45.9)
10.4
(50.7)
13.4
(56.1)
16.0
(60.8)
17.9
(64.2)
17.9
(64.2)
15.3
(59.5)
11.2
(52.2)
7.5
(45.5)
5.1
(41.2)
11.1
(52.0)
Average low °C (°F) 2.9
(37.2)
3.3
(37.9)
4.9
(40.8)
7.2
(45.0)
9.8
(49.6)
12.3
(54.1)
14.0
(57.2)
14.3
(57.7)
12.0
(53.6)
8.9
(48.0)
5.5
(41.9)
3.0
(37.4)
8.2
(46.8)
Record low °C (°F) −9.5
(14.9)
−12.0
(10.4)
−4.5
(23.9)
0.0
(32.0)
3.5
(38.3)
7.0
(44.6)
9.5
(49.1)
10.0
(50.0)
6.5
(43.7)
−1.5
(29.3)
−9.0
(15.8)
−11.5
(11.3)
−12.0
(10.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 134.6
(5.30)
80.4
(3.17)
78.5
(3.09)
67.9
(2.67)
52.2
(2.06)
42.6
(1.68)
30.5
(1.20)
28.7
(1.13)
39.8
(1.57)
101.3
(3.99)
145.1
(5.71)
125.9
(4.96)
927.5
(36.52)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 124.3
(4.89)
77.1
(3.04)
77.0
(3.03)
67.9
(2.67)
52.2
(2.06)
42.6
(1.68)
30.5
(1.20)
28.7
(1.13)
39.8
(1.57)
101.0
(3.98)
142.7
(5.62)
116.3
(4.58)
900.1
(35.45)
Average snowfall cm (inches) 10.4
(4.1)
3.3
(1.3)
1.6
(0.6)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.3
(0.1)
2.4
(0.9)
9.6
(3.8)
27.6
(10.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.2 mm) 18.5 14.3 15.5 14.2 11.7 9.7 6.2 5.6 6.7 15.2 18.8 18.6 155
Average rainy days (≥ 0.2 mm) 17.7 13.9 15.5 14.2 11.7 9.7 6.2 5.6 6.7 15.2 18.5 17.5 152.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.2 cm) 1.6 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.6 1.6 5.4
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada[17]

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 school board. The current mayor is George Harvie. Unlike most communities in Canada, but like Vancouver and Richmond, 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 Carla Qualtrough of the Liberal Party. In the 2017 Provincial general election, the North Delta seat went to Ravi Kahlon of the British Columbia New Democratic Party while the South Delta seat went to Ian Paton of the British Columbia Liberal Party.

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

Former Delta mayor Lois Jackson 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 circuit.


Transportation


The Alex Fraser Bridge links Delta to New Westminster and Richmond.
The Alex Fraser Bridge links Delta to New Westminster and Richmond.

Major highways



Health


Delta is the westernmost community served by Fraser Health Authority which operates Delta Hospital 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 operates one Francophone primary school in that city: école du Bois-joli.[18]


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 ringette in Delta. The Delta Ringette Association has 13 teams in 2005. Notable professional sports players from Delta are Jeff Francis (MLB), James Paxton (MLB), Justin Morneau (MLB), Brent Seabrook (NHL), Troy Brouwer (NHL) and Mitch Berger (NFL).

Tour de Delta wall cover on electrical box outside of Delta, British Columbia municipal hall
Tour de Delta wall cover on electrical box outside of Delta, British Columbia municipal hall

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 men since 2001, and for women 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.

ClubSportLeagueVenue
Delta Ice Hawks Ice hockey PIJHL Ladner Leisure Centre
Delta Islanders Box Lacrosse BCJALL Ladner Leisure Centre
Ladner Pioneers Box Lacrosse WCSLA Ladner Leisure Centre

Notable people



Appearances in film and media


The town is used as the principle filming location for the TV series Resident Alien.[20]


Sister city



References


  1. "Order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council". Province of British Columbia. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. "Delta". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  3. "Delta". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  4. "CivicInfo BC | Municipality: Delta (City)". www.civicinfo.bc.ca. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  5. "2022 Council Meeting Schedule" (PDF). City of Delta. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  6. "Council Members | City of Delta". www.delta.ca. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  7. "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), British Columbia". Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  8. Services, Ministry of Citizens'. "Population Estimates – Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  9. Technology, Ministry of Jobs Trade and. "Census of Canada – Province of British Columbia". www2.gov.bc.ca.
  10. Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (26 October 2022). "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  11. Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (27 October 2021). "Census Profile, 2016 Census". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  12. Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (27 November 2015). "NHS Profile". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  13. Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (20 August 2019). "2006 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  14. Government of Canada, Statistics Canada (2 July 2019). "2001 Community Profiles". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
  15. "Canadian Climate Normals 1971–2000 Station Data". Environment Canada. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  16. "Station Results | Canada's National Climate Archive". climate.weatheroffice.gc.ca. Environment Canada. 4 February 2013. Archived from the original on 12 May 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2020.
  17. "Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010". Environment and Climate Change Canada. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
  18. "Carte des écoles Archived 17 August 2015 at the Wayback Machine." Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique. Retrieved on 22 January 2015.
  19. Johns, Fred (21 November 2010). "Kyle O'Reilly's long journey ends with ROH deal". Slam! Sports. Canadian Online Explorer. Archived from the original on 18 April 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2010.
  20. "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. 9 October 2020. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 October 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2022.
  21. "Mangalore, Delta in sisterly embrace". DNA. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 13 October 2010.
  22. "Corporations of Delta, Mangalore sign pact". The Hindu. 13 October 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  23. "Delta looks to India for twin city". DeltaOptimist. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2010.[permanent dead link]
  24. "Twinning". British Columbia Trade and Investment Representative Office. Retrieved 17 May 2010.[permanent dead link]


  1. Statistic includes all persons that did not make up part of a visible minority or an indigenous identity.
  2. Statistic includes total responses of "Chinese", "Korean", and "Japanese" under visible minority section on census.
  3. Statistic includes total responses of "Filipino" and "Southeast Asian" under visible minority section on census.
  4. Statistic includes total responses of "West Asian" and "Arab" under visible minority section on census.
  5. Statistic includes total responses of "Visible minority, n.i.e." and "Multiple visible minorities" under visible minority section on census.

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[de] Delta (British Columbia)

Delta ist eine Distriktgemeinde (engl. district municipality) im Südwesten der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia. Sie liegt südlich von Vancouver im Mündungsbereich des Fraser River an der Grenze zu den USA. Die Gemeinde gehört zum Bezirk Metro Vancouver und besteht aus den drei Teilen Ladner, Tsawwassen und North Delta.
- [en] Delta, British Columbia

[ru] Делта (Британская Колумбия)

Делта (англ.  Delta) — окружной муниципалитет[en] (364 км2) в провинции Британская Колумбия в Канаде. Входит в агломерацию Ванкувера — Большой Ванкувер. Население — 101 668 человек (2007) (282,0 чел./км²).



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