Delta/Tsawwassen

Delta sits where the Fraser River meets the Salish Sea, offering visitors opportunities to birdwatch at the George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary, explore scenic farmlands, and tuck into local craft beer and farm-to-table cuisine.

The Delta section of the ETF network features two potential routes, both beginning at the George Massey Tunnel and culminating at the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The most direct route is the TransLink-based biking route, which covers 22 kilometres and includes a bike shuttle from the Richmond side of the Fraser River. Trail users preferring a more leisurely journey can take the alternative 17-kilometre path that follows River Road and the Fraser Delta dyke—a route that combines the Delta Ultimate Cycling Network and Great Blue Heron Way, which is the vision of scəẁaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen First Nation) Elder xʷasteniya (Ruth Adams).

The scenic route that follows River Road and along the dyke by the Fraser Delta is approximately 14 km long and is a combination of initiatives that includes the Delta Ultimate Cycling Network and the Great Blue Heron Way. Each route has a mix of road and trail with opportunities for enhancement and improvement.

• Delta gets more sunshine than any other city in Metro Vancouver, ideal for outdoor adventures on land and water
• Enjoy trails along riverside dykes and activities on the the local waterways
• Spend some time on the Great Blue Heron Way, a beautiful stretch of boardwalk and trail located on Tsawassen First Nation territory. The development of this trail is led byscəẁaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen First Nation) Elder xʷasteniya (Ruth Adams).

There are two potential routes from the Massey Tunnel to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. The TransLink based cycle route is approximately 22 km long including the bike shuttle from the Richmond side of the Fraser River and is the most direct route. 

The scenic route that follows River Road and along the dyke by the Fraser Delta is approximately 14 km long and is a combination of initiatives that includes the Delta Ultimate Cycling Network and the Great Blue Heron Way. Each route has a mix of road and trail with opportunities for enhancement and improvement.

The information on this page currently focuses on the Canyon to Coast Trail component. Experience the Fraser (ETF) is a recreational, cultural and heritage project that extends along the Lower Fraser River Corridor connecting Hope to the Salish Sea. The project consists of three main components:

• Greenway - The Canyon to Coast Trail

• Blueway - recreational use of the river

• Experiences & Attractions - major attractions and experiences, community amenities and feature points

The information provided here is specifically related to the Greenway - The Canyon to Coast Trail which is the backbone of the overall ETF project. As of 2023, a continuous route has been mapped; however wayfinding signage for the route has not been fully implemented. Community reports, maps, and other information shared here are a resource for communities for informational and planning purposes only. The final route will be determined collaboratively with partners as part of the ETF implementation process.

Learn more about the history of the project and the vision for the future:

Project History ETF Concept Plan ETF Implementation Plan