Ladner is the administrative center of the Municipality of Delta. Confusion exists here, Canadian political divisions are not like US political divisions of State, County, and then City. Instead each Municipality is stand alone in the Province of British Columbia. In the case of Ladner it is similar to an unincorporated city in the United States, it is a community or city in the Municipality of Delta and is governed by Delta. It does not have a separate government.

How do I find Ladner?

The easiest way to find Ladner is to take BC Highway-99 from the US Border in Blaine and head north or from Vancouver and go south to Exit 28 (BC Ferries / Tsawwassen / Delta). Take Exit 28 and head south as if you were going to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. In about 1.2 miles (1.9 KM) you will come to a stop light. Turn right at the stop light and you will be in Ladner. Ladner is 18 miles ( 29KM) from Blaine and 14 miles (22.5 KM) from Vancouver.

A little History

Originally these lands were inhabited by the Tsawwassen Band of the Salish Indians. They were hunter, gatherers and roamed to different areas with the season and availability of food. The land that now makes up Delta was first sighted by the Spanish explorer Francisco Eliza. He thought the area was an island and named it Isla Capedia. The gold rush of the 1800’s brought settlers to the area who took note of the fertile soil on their way to the gold fields. Those who didn’t make their fortune in the gold fields settled in the area.

In 1868 two brothers, Thomas and William Ladner settled land on Chilukthan slough, a slough off of the Fraser River on the Fraser River Delta. In 1873 William built a wharf so he could send his agricultural products to markets in Victoria, Nanaimo, New Westminster, and other communities by steam boat. Soon farmers from all over the area were using the wharf and a community began to develop around the wharf. The site became known as Ladner’s Landing.

In 1879 the residents of the area joined together and petitioned the provincial government of British Columbia to incorporate. The name “Delta” showed up in 1879 when the Municipality of Delta, which included the communities of Ladner and Tsawwassen, was incorporated and simply comes from the fact that the Municipality is located on the Fraser River Delta.

A little about Ladner.

Ladner is mainly a residential community with strong ties to the Fraser River. It is hard to get away from water in this area because Delta is on a peninsula with the Fraser River on the north, the Strait of Georgia on the West and Boundary Bay on the south. Ladner is on the Chilukthan Slough at the mouth of the Fraser River. Ladner is a quiet community with a quaint and historic downtown area.

Recommended Attractions

Restaurants
See listings below
Lodging

Attractions

Museums
Delta Museum and Archives 4858 Delta Street Delta BC 604-946-9322 Visit the web site
Parks & Gardens
O.W.L. (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) 3800 72^nd Street Delta, BC V4K 3N2 604-946-3171 http://www.owlcanada.ca/	Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary 5191 Robertson Rd on Westham Island, Ladner, BC 604-946-6980 http://www.reifelbirdsanctuary.com/ Trails and viewing areas make this a bird watcher’s paradise. Millions of migratory birds rest at this part of the Pacific Flyway.
Burns Bog – A raised peat bog, the largest undeveloped urban landmass in North America Directions and tour information can be found on the web site. http://www.burnsbog.org/ 604-572-0373
Visitor Information

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

ABC Country Restaurant – 604-946-7880

5124 Ladner Trunk Rd, Ladner, BC V4K

Café De Gourmet Delights – Bakery & Café – 604-946-7066

4857 Elliott Street Unit 128, Delta, BC, Canada

Ricky’s All Day Grill – 604-940-0833

5239 Ladner Trunk Rd, Ladner, BC V4K

River House Restaurant & Pub – 604-946-7545

5825 60^th Ave, Delta,BC

Sharkey’s Seafood Bar & Grille

604-946-7793

4953 Chisholm St, Delta, BC V4K 2K6

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Restaurants – Pizza

Papa Georgio’s Pizza – 604-946-4812

5074 48 Ave, Ladner, BC V4K

Restaurants – Pubs

Restaurants – Specialty

La Belle Auberge (Fine dining French restaurant) – 604-946-7717

4856 48^th Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1V2

Ladner Ming Court Chinese Restaurant Ltd 604-940-8855

4756 47A St, Delta, BC V4K 2P7

La Strada Ristorante Italiano – 604-946-2535

5044 48 Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1V8

Taverna Gorgona (Greek restaurant) – 604-946-9111

5047 48 Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1W1

Restaurants – Fast Foods

Uncle Herbert’s Fish & Chip Shop

604-946-8222

4858 Delta St, Delta, BC V4K 2T8

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Delta Town and Country Inn – 604-946-4404

6005 Hwy 17, Delta, BC V4K 5B8

Lodging – Motels

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

Clair’s Bed and Breakfast – 604-940-8867

4919 48^th Ave, Delta, BC V4K 1V4

Country Inn B&B – 604-940-6290

4180 88^th St, Delta, BC V4K 3N3

Eastfield B&B – 604-952-6661

4736 66 St, Delta BC V4K 4Y8

River Run Cottages – 604-946-7778

4551 River Road West, Ladner, BC V4K 1R9

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

RV & Camping

RV & Camping Information

Other Attractions

Antiques

Heritage House Interiors – 604-946-2455

5042 48^th Ave, Ladner, BC

Art Galleries

Spencer Gallery and Framing – 604-940-0280

5233-B 48^th Ave, Ladner, BC

Gift Shops

Fancy This Gifts – 604-940-1812

Trennant Park Square, Ladner, BC

Ladner Village Floral & Gifts – 604-946-8018

5050 48the Ave, Delta, BC

Golf

Cove Links – 604-946-1839

6100 Ferry Rd, Ladner, BC V4K

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Earthwise Gardens – 604-946-9828

7046 Brown St, Delta, BC V4G 1G8

Splashdown Park – 604-943-2251

4799 Nulelum Way, Delta, BC

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Quilted Bear – 604-940-7051

4867 Delta St, Ladner, BC

Scrapbooking/Crafts

The Upstart Crow Arts & Crafts – 604-940-1155

5064 48^th Ave, Ladner, BC

Theatres/Performing Arts

Tours/Charters

Wine

Grapes 4U – 604-940-9463

140-4857 Elliott St, Delta, BC V4K 2X7

Westham Estates Wineries Inc – 604-940-9755

2170 Westham Island Rd, Ladner, BC