Deas Island Regional Park (Delta)
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This 71 hectare park is on the south bank of the Fraser River, east of Massey
Tunnel. The park has a viewing tower, with scenic views and an interpretive
display of Fraser River. On the river is bar fishing and a canoe launch. The
park has several trails through its sand dunes and coastal marshes. There are
several historic buildings in the park, including Burrvilla, a stately house
built in 1906; Inverholme, a one-room schoolhouse, built in 1909; and the Delta
Agricultural Hall built in 1894. The park also has a great view of cars disappearing
into the George Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River.
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George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary (5191 Robertson Road)
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This 850-acre sanctuary on Delta's Westham Island, is 10 kilometres west of
Ladner. The Sanctuary is a major resting place for thousands of birds migrating
south in fall and north in spring. The Sanctuary has three kilometres of hiking
trails and a nature house. Over 1.5 million birds from over 240 species pass
through here each year.
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Ladner Harbour Park (5100 Block River Road, Ladner)
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This park extends into the Ladner Reach of the South Arm of the Fraser River.
It is a favourite meeting spot for families, with its picnic areas and playground.
There’s even a walkway with a view of Ladner’s harbour. For the athletically
inclined, there are also trails for walking or running, and a beach on the Fraser
River for swimmers.
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Rotary Park (Clarence Taylor Crescent, Ladner)
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This park is in the middle of everything in Ladner, across from the Delta Hospital,
and beside the Municipal Hall. This park also is home to the Ladner Leisure
Centre.
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Diefenbaker Park (56th Street at 1st Avenue, Boundary Bay)
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This park, on the road to Point Roberts (USA) is a favourite meeting spot for
families, with its picnic areas and playground. For the athletically inclined,
there are also trails for walking or running.
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Boundary Bay Regional Park & Centennial Park (Centennial Parkway, Boundary
Bay)
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This 39 hectare park features 1.6 km of shoreline on Boundary Bay. You have
a view, about 8 kilometres away of White Rock and South Surrey. The excellent
sandy beach makes this beach a favourite spot for swimming, and also for crabbing
(catching crabs).
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