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Summer in Delta is a wonderful time to enjoy all that the community has to offer
There are lots of special events and familyfriendly activities to enjoy – many hosted and or supported by the City of Delta.
Pop-up parks and outdoor reading rooms: discover all the locations around Delta this summer at: letstalk.delta.ca/ Placemaking.
Elliott Street Wharf activities: Public entertainment and activities will be at the Elliott Street Wharf every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer See
the full schedule at: delta. ca/culturalservices.
Pop Up Play: Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture Play Leaders will be at parks throughout the community offering games and activities as part of a free drop-in program for children of all ages See more at: Delta ca/PopUpPlay.
Concerts in the Park: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the wonderful musical talent that we have in Delta. The concerts include: Dylan Walker Band (July 13) –Social Heart Plaza (North Delta) at 7 p.m., Carly Reirson (July 19) – Elliott
Street Wharf at 7 p.m., Delta Concert Band (July 23) – Sunshine Hills Park at 7 p.m., The Blueshawks (July 28) – Rotary Park at 2 p.m., Midnight Honey (Aug. 2) – Elliott Street Wharf at 7 p.m., Rachel Chatoor (Aug. 11) –Sungod Rec Centre at 2 p.m., Jana Seale (Aug 15) – Diefenbaker Park at 7 p.m., Karmichaels (Aug. 16) – Memorial Park at 7 p.m., Ranj Singh (Aug 18) – Social Heart Plaza at 2 p.m., Halifax Wharf
Rats (Aug. 23) at 7 p.m., Luc Lemans (Aug 30) –ND Community Park at 7 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Nights: Two free outdoor
movie nights will be held in August. There will also be games, popcorn and an outdoor concert Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Park features the movie Luca, while Aug. 30 at ND Community Park features Elemental. Tsawwassen Sun Festival: Aug. 3 to 5 features a weekend full of events in Tsawwassen. Learn more at Sunfestival.ca.
Animal Expo: The Delta Community Animal Shelter and FortisBC presents this family-friendly and dog-friendly event in Memorial Park in Ladner from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be entertainment and activities every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on the Elliott Street Wharf in Ladner.
See more at: Delta.ca/ AnimalExpo.
Luminary Festival: Celebrate the final days of summer with the annual Luminary Festival in North Delta’s Sunstone Park on Sept 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. See more at Delta.ca/ LuminaryFestival. -Staff Writer
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Morning walks at Centennial Beach. This is why I love Delta.
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Here are just a few places where you can get outside, enjoy a hike and get in touch with nature.
Deas Island Regional Park
Located on an island in the lower reaches of the Fraser River, this is a great place for a picnic, a quiet walk, or a paddle along the slough. The tall cottonwood trees and surrounding wetlands are home to a variety of wildlife – from eagles and chickadees to frogs and otters.
The park derives its name from John Sullivan Deas, a free Black tinsmith, who established a salmon cannery on the site in 1873. Deas Island Regional Park is home to three local heritage buildings: Inverholme Schoolhouse, Delta Agricultural Hall and
Burrvilla. Trails
Tinmaker’s Walk is a threemetre-wide trail, with a coarse
gravel base, with minimal grade changes The trail may be accessible for some users from Fisher’s Field to the
Heritage area parking. The trails to the west of Muskrat Meadow are soft/ sandy and may be difficult for most wheelchair/ stroller users. Park hours are: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Boundary Bay Regional Park
Sandy beach and tidal flats draw crowds in the summer. But Boundary Bay is a great place to explore year-round, whether on the trails near Centennial Beach or on the wide-open Dyke Trail with its big views
There are 24 km of hiking trails, 18 km of horseback trails and 20 km of cycling trails Park hours are: Saturday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8
p.m.
Delta Nature Reserve
As the only publicly accessible part of Burns Bog, the Delta Nature Reserve allows visitors to experience bog ecosystems. Stroll along rustic boardwalks meandering through forests and hardhack meadows, and over wet, soggy soils. Look for bog plants such as Labrador tea and bog laurel. Watch for songbirds, woodpeckers, hawks, and eagles.
There are 2.5 km of walkable trails Park hours are daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m
**For more details on these parks or others in the region operated by Metro Vancouver, see: www.metrovancouver.org/ services/parks.
- Staff Writer
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Located on an island in the lower reaches of the Fraser River, this is a great place for a picnic, a quiet walk, or a paddle along the slough.
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If you’re looking for an organized and convenient way of checking out the wealth of Delta’s food, farms and restaurants, the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets has it figured out for you.
It’s offering a self-guided Delta Tour on its new mobile app called the Tasting Passport.
The tour lists the times and places of local farmers’ markets, along with farm-to-table restaurants, cultural attractions and activities.
The Delta Tour begins with the Ladner Village Market with a link to its
website and its operating days for 2024, which are for the remainder of the summer, July 14 and 28, Aug. 11 and 25, and Sept. 8.
But there’s also the Southlands Tsawwassen Farmers Market, which runs every other Saturday, starting from June 8 to Nov. 9, in Market Square in Southlands.
Other activities provide residents, and tourists, a wide range and a good taste of what Delta has to offer
The locations listed on the Delta Tour include Barnside Brewing, run by local farm families and “where good beer is
grown right on the farm,” while there is also a good meal at Mario’s Kitchen, a family-owned restaurant
located in Tsawwassen. When it comes for things to do, Deas Island Regional Park, offers
walks and picnics, while a glimpse of the huge Burns Bog can be had at the Delta Nature Reserve, at 10388 Nordel Crt.
For some firsthand views of farm life, the Schoolhouse Farm, at 6395 - 60th Ave., offers farm-to-table experiences, and a community hub.
For the green thumb gardeners, West Coast Seeds farm tour is available at West Coast Seeds, 5300 – 34B Ave.
Visitors can explore the garden and learn about sustainable, organic farming practices. There is also a variety trial farm where people can check out possible new prod-
ucts
And just for some fun and relaxation, the tour includes South Delta Watersports, which offers paddle board and kayak rentals at Centennial Beach.
As well, the tour lists the Watershed Artworks Society at 11415 84th Ave. as a place to check out pottery, glasswork and paintings. If all that sounds tiring, the tour lists Coast Tsawwassen Inn and Delta Hotels Vancouver Delta as places to rest up
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from Tourism Delta and Destination BC’s Co-operative Marketing Partnership Program, said a release from the farmers’ markets association.
The association announced the Tasting Passport app last week as a means of getting local residents and visitors to “tour, taste and play at farmers’ market destinations across the province this summer,” said a release June 18.
The app allows locals and visitors to share their food experiences and get rewarded for visiting markets around the province.
“Enjoying local food
and drink enriches the experience that travellers have when visiting B.C.,” said Alison McKay, vice-president of destination management at Destination B.C.
“Having awe-inspiring local food and drink content to power up this innovative passport app from the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets is a great way to expand the opportunities for residents and visitors to explore and engage with the diverse food offerings in B.C.”
Prizes and bonus badges are offered by the app for those who check in at farmers’ market destinations
“B.C. is a fantastic destination for foodies,
and our farmers’ markets are a shining example of the culinary abundance of the province,” said Heather O’Hara, executive-director of the B.C. Association of Farmers Markets
“Food brings people together and our new Tasting Passport app aims to unite fellow foodies through vibrant ‘taste and do’ experiences.
“Assemble your tasting team where you can earn rewards, challenge fellow foodies, and share your adventures!” she said.
According to the association, almost a million tourists visit farmers’ markets yearly, while the markets contribute $233 million to the economy.
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From roadside country stands to bustling weekend markets, South Delta offers a wide-variety of farm-totable options to enjoy from spring to fall.
Here are some of them: Backroads Family Market (2757 52nd St.)
Owned by Danielle and Alicia Guichon, of the prominent Guichon farming family, Backroads opened in 2014 due in no small part to the popularity of their roadside stand and their presence at the Ladner Village Market From new potatoes to strawberries in June to cranberries and pumpkins in October, Backroads features produce from all seasons
Emma Lee Farms (2727 Westham Island Road)
This family farm has been in operation since 1885 when it was built by Joseph and Emma Tamboline.
The Farm Market and Ice Cream Shoppe features a wide-range of produce, juices, pies, flowers and crafts The u-pick berry fields are always popular.
Westham Island Herb Farm (4690 Kirkland Road)
The Ellis family is strong believers in supporting the community by not only featuring their own vegetables and, but other locally grown and crafted products as well.
The property features a number of
rustic country buildings including a general store that features everything from handmade soap, to dairy items.
Cropthorne Farm (4362 Tamboline Road)
The family farmstand opens each June and is stocked with an array of fresh vegetables, seasonal flowers and eggs from pastured hens Everything is grown right at the farm and is certified organic.
Keith’s Produce (3520 River Road West)
Steps away from the Westham Island Bridge, this basic roadside stand is known for its locally grown produce and fresh farm eggs
Vandula Farms (9832 Ladner Trunk Road)
This family-owned farm likes to call its one-stop shopping experience a “nature’s market.” For more than 40 years, Vandula Farms has formed deep relationships with local farmers and food artisans to feature their products
Didar Berry Farms (5580 104 Street)
Pick your own blueberries or purchase from the stand.
This farm was founded in 2005 and is located on Burns Bog’s designated agricultural land. The family owned and operated farm takes advantage of the highly fertile land to ensure superior quality and abundance of berries.
-Staff Writer
Discover a piece of Delta’s history at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre
The Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is an imaginative, fun, and accessible space made for everyone! When visitors engage with the interactive displays and real artefacts, they learn about Delta’s past, present, and future.
The Discovery Centre tells the story of Delta’s transformation from seascape to a rich and fertile landscape that has influenced all those who have inhabited its lands
To ensure these complex histories are well documented, the Delta Archives, housed within the Discovery Centre,
works to capture these stories, and make them available to the public through their free online database or by visiting the Archives
The Discovery Centre is open seven days a week with free admission.
Staff also offer free or low-cost cultural programs for people of all ages. These programs include curriculumbased school programs, educational presentations, holiday specific events, community partner led programs, family activities, birthday parties, spring break camps,
summer camps, guided tours, sensory-friendly mornings, and more!
Learn more by visiting Delta.ca/ DiscoveryCentre
The Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre is located in Ladner just south of City Hall. Free parking is available on site.
The Centre is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays.
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While the past year has put limitations on our travel plans, it has also opened up opportunities to notice the beauty in our very own backyard
The Earthwise Garden, nestled in picturesque Boundary Bay, is an ecological demonstration garden that illustrates how it is possible to have a healthy, beautiful landscape without the use of harmful chemicals. The Garden also makes an ideal local escape for those who want to get some exercise, enjoy a breath of fresh air, or simply retreat into nature and listen to the birds sing.
The Earthwise Garden has gone through changes over the past couple years, and the public is invited to come and
see the progress that has been made on the garden renovation. Visitors can explore the pathways that meander through stunning, themed garden beds including a native plant garden, dry garden, pollinator garden, heritage garden, and more. Be sure to check out the new Demonstration Community Food Garden, a space dedicated to growing an interesting variety of edible herbaceous plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees!
The Demonstration Community Food Garden will connect different generations through food growing programs and provide support for those looking to grow food on any scale
If you love to garden and
want to make a difference in the community, Earthwise Society is always welcoming new volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to exercise your green thumb while connecting with nature and others, and the peaceful garden setting offers plenty of room to maintain physical distance.
Whether you are looking for a rewarding volunteering experience, or need a beautiful place to escape and enjoy the spring blooms, the Earthwise Garden is the perfect community sanctuary.
The Garden is located at 6400 3 Ave. For more information email info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca or visit www.earthwisesociety.bc.ca
-Staff Writer
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The Earthwise Garden, nestled in picturesque Boundary Bay, is an ecological demonstration garden that illustrates how it is possible to have a healthy, beautiful landscape without the use of harmful chemicals.
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Millions of birds flock to Delta annually.
The Fraser River delta is an important part of the Pacific Flyway, a stopping point for more than five million migratory birds annually. As a result, Delta’s become a haven for bird watchers that continue to flock to a number of hot spots to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife.
Delta is consistently at or near the top of the annual Christmas Bird Count, a national initiative to record the number of bird species.
The 300-hectare George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary on Westham Island is a favourite location for birders.
Almost 300 species have been sighted at the marshland reserve, including thousands of snow geese every fall.
Delta is also a great place to view eagles, hawks and owls, and although you’ll see more of these magnificent
raptors in the winter months, they grace the area year round. If the statuesque great blue heron is a favourite, there’s
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no shortage of these graceful creatures along the Tsawwassen ferry causeway As well, keep your eyes peeled for them at the edge of farm fields, where they can often be spotted looking for food in irrigation ditches.
In addition to the Reifel Sanctuary, here are some other spots for birders:
Burns Bog
Burns Bog, one of Delta’s ecological treasures situated between the Fraser River and Boundary Bay, is home to more than 150 species of birds
Located at 8000 Nordel Way, the Delta Nature Reserve is the only public access to the bog and features a boardwalk and gravel trails.
spring.
Take a quiet walk on the dike or kick off your shoes and dip your toes, or more, in the warm water of Centennial Beach.
Deas Island Regional Park, on the banks of the Fraser River in Ladner, has a number of picturesque walking trails and picnic spots.
Visit in the evening and you’ll likely see bats that make their home in the attic of a heritage building in the park.
Dikes
On the edge of the city’s sprawling farm fields, the windswept dikes are a favourite spot for birders in search of majestic raptors or shorebirds by the thousands
The dike around Boundary Bay can be accessed from a number of locations, including the foot of 64th, 72nd of 104th streets and 17A Avenue
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Burns Bog also provides habitat for about 30 species of mammal, including blacktail deer, red fox bobcat, coyote and beaver.
Regional parks
Boundary Bay Regional Park is a hub of ornithological activity, particularly in
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There are also dikes along the Millennium Trail and on River Road West near the Westham Island Bridge -Staff Writer
