Some Christmas traditions in Delta, BC go back generations. The Carol Ships have sailed into Ladner Harbour every December since 1970. Santa still lights the tree in Ladner Village, the same streets you’ve seen in Hallmark movies. And each year, local families and businesses decorate a forest of 100 trees at Tsawwassen Springs for Delta Hospital.
Add Christmas markets in heritage barns and big, quiet skies, and you’ve got the magic of the season without the crowds. Get out your pen and start marking off your Delta, BC holiday calendar!
Holiday Markets and Tree Lighting
Christmas in Delta, BC is a local affair. The gifts are made by neighbours, the trees are lit in front of the whole community, and the holiday markets fill heritage barns, halls and village streets with Delta makers, bakers and growers. Delta is one of the most beautiful backgrounds for holiday magic! Ready to explore our calendar?
| Friday to Sunday, Nov 6-8 | Handpicked for the Holidays Friday Noon-8 pm Saturday 10-5 pm Sunday 10-4 pm | East Delta Hall 10379 Ladner Trunk Road |
| Saturday, November 14 | North Delta Artisan & Gift Market Page 10-3 pm | Heath Elementary 11364 72nd Ave, North Delta |
| Saturday + Sunday, Nov 21/22 | Ladner Village Holiday Market 10-4 pm | Harris Barn 4140 Arthur Drive, Ladner |
| Thursday, November 26 | Ladner Village Tree Lighting 5-8 pm | Delta Street + 48th Ave, Ladner |
| Friday, November 27 | Festival of Lights Tree Lighting 6 pm | Festival of Lights, behind Pat Quinn’s, Tsawwassen Springs |
| Saturday, November 28 | North Delta Tree Lighting 5-8 pm | North Delta Rec Centre |
| Saturday, November 28 | Southlands Christmas Market 10-4 pm | Southlands, Tsawwassen 333 Market Ave |
| Saturday, November 28 | Southlands FIRE Show + Tree Lighting 5 pm sharp | Southlands, Tsawwassen 333 Market Ave |
| Saturday, November 28 | Deck the Halls Artisan Market 10-3:30 pm | North Delta Recreation Centre, Halls A & B, Entry by donation |
| Saturday + Sunday, Dec 5/6 | Ladner Carol Ships Sail by 7 pm start | Wharf at the foot of Elliott Street (beside Sharkey’s Restaurant and Speed’s Pub in Ladner Village), with views along the Fraser River and Ladner Harbour. |
| Saturday, December 20 | Santa Merry Market 10-4 pm | Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall 1299A 56th Street, Tsw |
Where is Santa in Delta, BC?
The big guy can be tough to track down this time of year. Luckily, the elves have issued a few special statements on his whereabouts. He’ll, of course, be taking in the festivities at Delta’s tree lighting events, but for a one-on-one visit, you’ll want tickets to a Morning with Santa.
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 am to noon · North Delta Recreation Centre, 11415 84th Ave
The North Delta morning kicks off the holiday season with a sport zone and games, a public skate (skate rentals included), a bouncy castle, crafts and cookie decorating, all before your turn with Santa. Bring mittens and plan to stay a while. Last year’s event sold out, so book as soon as you can.
TICKET INFO here, by phone at 604-952-3000 or in person at your local City of Delta recreation centre.
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 am to noon · South Delta Recreation Centre, 1720 56th St, Tsawwassen
The Tsawwassen morning brings Roaming Rascals, a bouncy castle, a public skate (skate rentals included), cookie decorating and crafts, all before a photo with Santa. Afterward, it’s a short drive to Centennial Beach for a crisp walk along Boundary Bay while the little ones wind down.
TICKET INFO here, by phone at 604-952-3000 or in person at your local City of Delta recreation centre.
