Delta

Delta is a city just South of Richmond. It includes three communities: Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta.

Transit

Delta has an integrated transit system run by Translink. It includes:

• Buses – Translink bus service includes, North and West Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley and Aldergrove
• Skytrain – A light Rail Transit system that includes four routes, although some stops overlap.
  • Expo Line – Travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and King George Station in Surrey passing through South Burnaby and New Westminster.
  • Millennium Line – Travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and VCC-Clark Station in Vancouver passing through south Burnaby, New Westminster and North Burnaby.
  • Canada Line (Richmond – Brighouse) – Travels between Waterfront Station and Richmond-Brighouse Station. It travels under the Cambie Corridor and stops near the BC Cancer Agency and Vancouver General Hospital
  • Canada Line (YVR) – Travels between Waterfront Station and the airport. There is an additional five-dollar charge if travelling past Bridgeport on this train (check with Translink for exemptions).
• Seabus – A ferry that travels between Waterfront Station in Vancouver and Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver.
• West Coast Express – A commuter rail service that runs Monday to Friday during peak morning and evening hours. It travels between Mission and Waterfront Station in Vancouver in the mornings and in the opposite direction in the evenings.

Translink’s service area is divided into zones:

Zone 1: Vancouver

Zone 2: West and North Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, and Richmond

Zone 3: All other service areas

 

When traveling with Translink there are several fare options.

• Employer Passes – some of the hospitals have employer passes that you can join but they require a minimum one-year commitment.
• Monthly passes (FareCard)– These can be purchased at any FareDealer and offer a discount over purchasing daily fare. You can purchase them for travel in one, two or three zones. These provide for unlimited travel within the selected zone(s). Should you need to travel farther than the zone purchased you can purchase an AddFare on the bus (exact change only) or from a ticket vending machine at any station. Fares for West Coast Express must be purchased separately. On Sundays and Statutory Holidays you can use your FareCard to take five other riders with you for free. A total of six riders are allowed: Two adults (14 and older) and up to four children (13 and under) can ride on a single Adult FareCard, West Coast Express 28-day Pass, or Annual Employer Transit Pass.

* Resident Tip: Save your monthly passes, because you could be eligible for a federal tax credit

• DayPass – This option provides unlimited travel on the day purchased in all zones. You can purchase it at any Fare Dealer or ticket vending machines in any station. This can be used as a credit towards the purchase of a West Coast Express fare.
• FareSaver Tickets – These are a book of ten TransLink tickets that can be used on the Bus, Seabus or Skytrain. You can purchase them at any FareDealer. They offer savings over buying single fares. They last for 90 minutes and can be purchased for one, tow or three zones. You must validate these when you use them, this can be done on the bus or at any station.
• Single Fares – Can be purchased on the bus (exact change only) or at any station. They provide 90 minutes of travel within the purchased zone.
• Concession fares – Children under 4 are free when accompanied by an adult. Children aged 5 to 13 pay a concession price as do adults weekdays after 6:30 p.m. and all day Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays pay a reduced price.

There is one option that is not available to you that you may hear about:

• U-Pass – UBC has a program for its students to provide transit savings, however as a resident you are classed as a learner so that you only pay registration fees not tuition. You are however entitled to some UBC perks such as a library card.

Hospitals

Delta Hospital – 5800 Mountain View Boulevard

Grocery Stores

• Delta Grocery – 11967 82 Avenue
• Nordel Grocery – 8350 112 Street
• Millennium Market – 11146 84 Avenue
• Viti Meats – 8697 120 Street
• Save On Foods – 7015 120 Street

Restaurants

• Lotus Chinese Restaurant – 8939 120^th Street
• Akari Japanese Restaurant – 7261 120^th Street
• Maguro Sushi – 5241 Ladner Trunk Road
• Ocean Ave Restaurant – 8239 120^th Street
• Desi Dosa Madras – 8859 120^th Street

Shopping

• Scottsdale Centre – 7031 120^th Street
• Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall - 1299 56 Street
• Photo Expert – 7113 120 Street
• London Drugs – 7303 120 Street
• Real Canadian Superstore Eyewear – 8195 120 Street

Dry Cleaners/Laundromats

• Vivian’s Custom Cleaners – 11161 84 Avenue
• Delta Dry Cleaners – 8087 120 Street
• Payless Dry Cleaners – 8829 120 Street
• Genies Dry Cleaning – 7263 120 Street
• One Stop Drycleaning – 9265 120 Street

Gyms/Fitness Centres

• Curves – 7915 120^th Street
• She’s Fit – 8087 120^th Street
• Fitxpress – 606 Victoria Street
• Fitness World Fitness Centre – 120^th Street
• Fitness Freaks Personal Training – 11973 Briarwood Place

Childcare

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the providers below and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

• Smiley Faces Childcare Centre – 10855 80 Avenue
• Rainbow Land Childcare Centre – 8718 Delwood Drive
• Hilltop Christian Childcare Center – 6749 120 Street
• Funtime Out of School Care – 9316 116 Street
• Delta Montessori Preschool Ltd. – 9336 119A Street

ŸParks/ Attractions

• Delta Museum and Archives – 4858 Delta Street
• Genesis Theatre – 5005 45^th Avenue
• Slashdown Park – 4799 Nulelum Way
• Qway Aathia’s Native Art Gallery – 114N Eagleway
• Delta Nature Reserve – 10388 Nordel Court

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**