Ladner Movers

LADNER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

As Ladner movers, Ferguson Moving and Storage is committed to giving you the best
information for helping you move to or within Ladner.

We hope you will find the following information useful.

The Corporation of Delta is comprised of three communities Ladner, North Delta and Lander. Ladner
is the oldest of the communities and is situated on the banks of the Fraser River. Ladner is located
along Highway #17, approximately 27 km south of Vancouver.

The population of the Corporation of Delta numbers approximately 102,939. The population of Delta
numbers approximately 20,000.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Founded in 1882 the community of Ladner was named after Thomas and William Ladner, two brothers who
initiated the beginning of the community of Delta. Ladner’s Landing, as it was first called, was
the hub of a thriving fishing and farming community. It maintained its status as an important
canning centre on the Fraser River, an industry which employed mainly Natives and Chinese.

From its peak during the 1900’s the canning industry rapidly declined, partly due to heavy silting
caused by the Fraser River Floods in 1891 and 1895. This led to the dyking and drainage project,
which resulted in a largely expanded agricultural industry. During this time the fishing industry
also thrived.

Today, Ladner’s agricultural and fishing industries are a continuing tradition. Even to this day
Ladner is the administrative centre for Delta. Many turn-of-the-century buildings are still in use
for various purposes. One of the earlier municipal halls is now Delta’s museum.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary – This estuary, with its rich food source, attracts 1.5 million
birds annually. During the winter months there are flocks of up to 25,000 Snow Geese from the
Arctic.

Deas Island Regional Park – This popular park offers 5 km of forested trails along the Fraser River
and picnic areas.

Delta Museum and Archives – The museum offers programs and exhibits that trace the history of the
surrounding area.

Annual Events – Delta is host to numerous annual festivities including North Delta Family Day in
June,
Ladner Pioneer Day in May and Tsawwassen Sun Festival in August.

MEDIA

One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper.
Many publishers will mail their newspaper to you, even before you move. For more information, contact:
“South Delta Leader”
#7, 1363 – 56th St.
Delta, BC V4L 2P7
(604) 948-3640

“Delta Optimist”
207 4840 Delta St.
Delta, BC V4K 2T6
(604) 946-4451 www.delta-optimist.com

EDUCATION

For information regarding curriculum and enrollment procedures, please contact:
School District #37 (Delta)
4585 Harvest Dr.
Delta, BC V4K 5B4
(604) 946-4101 www.deltasd.bc.ca
Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britanique #93
180 – 10200 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 2W7
(604) 214-2600 www.csf.bc.ca

Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese
150 Robson St. Vancouver, BC V6B 2A7
(604) 683-9331 www.cisva.bc.ca

TRANSPORTATION

Driver and Vehicle License (ICBC) ……… 1-800-950-1498
Public Transit – Translink ………………….. (604) 953-33333

MEDICAL SERVICES

A list of names and addresses of physicians currently accepting new patients is available from:
Delta Hospital
5800 Mountain View Blvd.
Delta, BC V4K 3V6
(604) 946-1121

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS

*Please confirm these emergency numbers when you arrive in your new community.
AMBULANCE …………………………………………… 911
FIRE ………………………………………………………….. 911
POLICE …………………………………………………….. 911

PUBLIC SERVICES

Cable TV: Delta Cable Communications Ltd…………………………… (604) 946-7676
Website ………………………………………………………… www.deltacable.com

Gas: Terasen Gas ………………………………………………………….. 1-888-224-2710
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.terasen.com

Hydro: BC Hydro ……………………………………………………………… 1-800-224-9376
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.bchydro.com

Water: Engineering Dept. ………………………………………………….. (604) 946-3260

Garbage/Recycling: Collection Inquiries-Remple Disposal ………………………. (604) 580-3379
BC Recycling Hotline …………………………………………….. (604) 732-9253

Telephone: Telus (outside BC) ………………………………………………… 1-888-811-2323
Telus (within BC) ……………………………………………………………. 310-2255
Website …………………………………………………………………. www.telus.com

The telephone area code for Ladner is 604.

RECREATION

For information about facilities, clubs and sports leagues in your area, please contact:
Parks, Recreation and Culture ……………………….. (604) 952-3000
Ladner-Pioneer Branch Library …………………….. (604) 946-6215
Tsawwassen-South Delta Library ………………….. (604) 943-2271
North Delta-George Mackie Library ………………. (604) 594-8155
Kinsmen Recreation Centre ………………………….. (604) 943-0225
Ladner Leisure Centre ………………………………….. (604) 946-3310

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

The Chamber of Commerce is the best source of information about your new community. Many of these
groups have brochures and booklets full of local facts. Please contact:
Delta Chamber of Commerce
6201 – 60th Ave.
Delta, BC V4K 4E2
(604) 946-4232 www.deltachamber.ca
For other information about your new community, including area maps and brochures, please contact:
Town Clerk
4500 Clarence Taylor Cres.
Delta, BC V4K 3E2
(604) 946-4141
For more information about Ladner and the Corporation of Delta, visit their
website at www.crop.delta.bc.ca.