Ladner, British Columbia

Ladner is a part of the City of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, and a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia. It was created as a fishing village on the banks of the Fraser River.

Ladner
Neighbourhood
Coordinates: 49.09015666175848, -123.08168660067645
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtMetro Vancouver
CityDelta
Area
  Land7.37 km2 (2.85 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
  Total22,193
  Density3,009.4/km2 (7,794/sq mi)
Websitewww.delta.ca

Named for Thomas and William Ladner, who came to the area in 1868 and began large farming and fishing operations, it developed as a centre for these operations. A series of ferries, culminating in the Ladner Ferry, allowed for access across the river to Richmond. The George Massey Tunnel provided a permanent connection in 1959.

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