Delta Heritage Society

Delta Heritage Society We envision a community where people are inspired by Delta's diverse cutural and natural heritage and work together to build a future full of possibility.
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7. Harry M. VaseyReeve: 1907Served as Reeve during a period when Delta's agricultural and farming community was expandin...
08/31/2026

7. Harry M. Vasey
Reeve: 1907

Served as Reeve during a period when Delta's agricultural and farming community was expanding rapidly. His term followed the long civic career of William H. Ladner.

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6. Robert E. KittsonReeve: 1904A member of one of Delta's early settler families. Mr. Kittson served on Council for sev...
08/28/2026

6. Robert E. Kittson
Reeve: 1904

A member of one of Delta's early settler families. Mr. Kittson served on Council for several years before becoming Reeve in 1904

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Did you know that Ladner’s Arthur Drive is a Heritage Conservation Area? One of Delta’s most historic corridors, Arthur ...
08/26/2026

Did you know that Ladner’s Arthur Drive is a Heritage Conservation Area?

One of Delta’s most historic corridors, Arthur Drive was laid out back in the 1880s — originally known as Slough Road — and it’s still lined with stately early homes, many of them well over a century old.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing the stories behind this remarkable street, one property at a time.
This photo looks south along Arthur Drive — do you recognize these buildings?

On the far left is the Westholme Residence (also known as the David McKee Residence, more recently as Melodie Court, and today as Delta Lodge) at 4501 Arthur Drive. Next is the Wilson Residence at 4585 Arthur Drive, and then the Ottewell Residence at 4605 Arthur Drive — all still standing today.

Follow along as we explore the corridor from south to north, tracing the Chilukthan Slough and the heritage homes that line it. More to come!

Around this time, Ladner was transitioning from a pioneer settlement into a more organized agricultural and commercial c...
08/24/2026

Around this time, Ladner was transitioning from a pioneer settlement into a more organized agricultural and commercial community. The most significant issues were flood control and dyking, agricultural development, municipal organization, and community celebrations such as the first May Days.

5. William McKee
Reeve: 1895–1897

An early municipal leader who served several terms as councillor before and after his time as Reeve. He was from a prominent East Delta farming family, with his brother also serving as Reeve.

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08/21/2026

The City of Delta is pleased to host the official launch event for BC Culture Days, taking place this September.

The kick-off event for this annual provincewide celebration will be held at Hawthorne Grove Park on Sunday, September 20 from 10 am – 2 pm, in partnership with BC Culture Days. Members of the public are invited to attend the free event, which will feature a variety of music, art, and cultural performances, while also giving attendees the opportunity to explore the historic Kirkland House and learn about important heritage groups in the community.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/BJQc50ZBZkh

08/21/2026

- This 1912 photograph depicts the launching of the freighter ‘Birdswell’ in Delta. The ship was one of the earliest large commercial vessels built in Delta and was used to transport goods and produce around the river.

Delta Archives, 1970-001-276. Courtesy of Delta Heritage Society

4. John Kirkland Sr.Reeve: 1889(part), 1890An early Delta councillor who became Reeve during the municipality's first de...
08/21/2026

4. John Kirkland Sr.
Reeve: 1889(part), 1890

An early Delta councillor who became Reeve during the municipality's first decade. His family remained prominent in Delta civic affairs for generations

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3. John McKee Jr.Reeve: 1887-1889(part)One of Delta's early municipal leaders. Mr. McKee had already served as a counc...
08/19/2026

3. John McKee Jr.
Reeve: 1887-1889(part)

One of Delta's early municipal leaders. Mr. McKee had already served as a councilor before becoming Reeve and was involved in local government during Delta's first decade.

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What's a "reeve" you may ask. It is an old term for the elected position of mayor and was used quite frequently in 19th-...
08/17/2026

What's a "reeve" you may ask. It is an old term for the elected position of mayor and was used quite frequently in 19th-century British Columbia and across Canada..

2. Henry D. Benson
Reeve: 1881, 1891(part)-1893, 1912(part)-1913

An early municipal leaser who served several separate terms as Reeve during Delta's formative years. He also served on Council between his terms as Reeve.

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Summer in Ladner, we do Street parties too!
08/15/2026

Summer in Ladner, we do Street parties too!

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