Situated on the flat delta land that lies south of the Fraser River, North Delta enjoys a good reputation. Solid industrial jobs have lent an air of working-class prosperity to the area, as well as a laid-back atmosphere distinct from the rural vibe of neighbouring Ladner or the refined precincts of Tsawwassen farther south.
North Delta's rough edges are kept sharp by affordable housing that attracts new immigrants who make the community a multicultural mix. Businesses reflect the many cultures calling North Delta home, with grocers and restaurants serving up a world of flavours. Parks and conservation areas, such as Watershed Park, highlight the community, recalling its riverfront heritage. North Delta Community Park is home to the North Delta Recreation Centre and pool. Additional parks include McKittrick Park, the adjacent Sungod Aquatic Centre and Kennedy Seniors Centre and Lawn Bowling Green.
North Delta average home price in February 2011 was $522,733 for detached dwellings, but individual neighbourhoods can offer less expensive housing. Annieville, the community's historic heart, offers North Delta home prices averaging $469,366 for detached dwellings and $165,126 for apartments. View North Delta MLS® listings and upcoming open houses
North Delta Amenities
North Delta Shopping
Home to a number of local businesses, and within range of many shopping centres in neighbouring Surrey, North Delta also has several key malls, including Scottsdale Centre, Scott 72 Centre and the recently renovated Delta Shoppers Mall.
Schools and Education in North Delta
Primary schools
- Annieville Elementary
- Brooke Elementary
- Chalmers Elementary
- Cougar Canyon Elementary
- Devon Gardens Elementary
- Gibson Elementary
- Gray Elementary
- Heath Elementary
- Hellings Elementary
- Jarvis Elementary
- McCloskey Elementary
- Pinewood Elementary
- Richardson Elementary
- Sunshine Hills Elementary
Secondary schools
- Burnsview Secondary
- Delview Secondary School
- North Delta Secondary School
- Sands Secondary School
- Seaquam Secondary School
North Delta Cafés and Restaurants
Beyond the usual assortment of fast food outlets and coffee shops, North Delta's top-rated eateries reflect its cultural diversity. These include Cockney King Fish and Chips, Tamarind Hill Malaysian Cuisine, Wang's Shanghai Cuisine and House of Tofu, which offers Korean fare.
North Delta Sports and Recreation
Waterfront trails and watershed parks as well as the adjacent Burns Bog the world's largest domed peat bog provide opportunities to get out in nature. Watershed Park and Cougar Canyon Environmental Reserve are also significant parks. North Delta Community Park is home to the North Delta Recreation Centre and pool, while McKittrick Park is adjacent to Sungod Aquatic Centre.
North Delta Transportation
North Delta is served by Translink buses, with connections to SkyTrain at Scott Road station in neighbouring Surrey. The community is fringed by Highway 91, which runs north across the Alex Fraser Bridge into New Westminster and south to Surrey and the U.S. border. Highway 91 also connects with Highway 10, a key east-west route.
North Delta Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $533,710 Townhouses $324,493 Condos $226,579
*Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, average MLS® prices as of February 2011
North Delta Demographics
Population* 51,623 (2006) *Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Age* 60+ 14.5% 40 to 59 32.2% 20 to 39 25.3% 5 to 19 22.4% 0 to 4 5.6%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Occupancy* Fully owned 82.7% ("Houses") Rented 17.2%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
Dwellings* Detached 66.7% ("Houses") Semi-detached 4.2% Apartments 19.8%
*Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census
