Tsawwassen Real Estate

Location & boundaries

On a peninsula in southwest Delta between the Strait of Georgia to the west and Boundary Bay to the east, with the Canada–U.S. border at its southern edge and Ladner to the north.

History

The Tsawwassen First Nation, a Coast Salish people, have lived in the area for thousands of years; European suburban growth accelerated after the George Massey Tunnel opened in 1959.

Housing & property types

Primarily detached single-family homes, including ocean-view properties, plus townhomes and newer developments on Tsawwassen First Nation lands.

Shopping & dining

Retail is anchored by Tsawwassen Town Centre mall and the large Tsawwassen Mills shopping centre, which opened in 2016.

Parks & recreation

Centennial Beach and Boundary Bay Regional Park offer waterfront and dyke access, and the area has more than 20 parks including Diefenbaker Park.

Schools

Served by School District 37 Delta, including South Delta Secondary School.

Getting around

Served by TransLink, including all-day Route 601 to Bridgeport Station; Highway 17 and 56th Street are main routes, and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal connects to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

Attractions & landmarks

The Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal and the shoreline of Boundary Bay Regional Park are notable draws.

Who it may suit

Families and downsizers wanting a sunny coastal suburb with beaches and ferry access.

Nearby neighbourhoods