Best Outdoor Activities in Delta

"Our version of Venice Beach, Kitsilano Beach — known as Kits Beach to locals — is the most "glamorous" of Vancouver's beaches. While it boasts scenery as gorgeous as the other beaches on this list, the real eye candy here is on the sand: the beach-goers themselves, pretty young people who come here to see and be seen. Kits​ Beach is family friendly, too, and great for swimmers: the waves are calm, and the beach's park includes the awesome Kits Pool, the longest outdoor pool in Canada."

"Overlooking the waters of English Bay in Vancouver, Kitsilano Beach is a popular, often crowded sandy beach at the north end of Yew Street. Edged by a broad seawall, it is home to the saltwater Kitsilano Pool, the longest pool in Canada, which is operated by the Vancouver Park Board and open from May to… read more »"

"Kitsilano Beach: An excellent place to relax with scenic views of Vancouver. You can also swim here when the weather is warm."

"Spanish Banks is well-known for promoting tranquillity since amplified sounds of all kind are not permitted. It’s the perfect place for a more peaceful and serene experience – not to mention that it’s also a great spot to host a barbeque with friends & family!. Learn more here:https://vancouversbestplaces.com/top-attractions/vancouvers-best-beaches/spanish-banks"

"There are three distinct parts to Spanish Banks – Spanish Banks East, West and Extension – and its name commemorates the time when the English and Spanish met on its shores in 1792. Spanish Banks East and West have the same amenities, but West is a designated quiet beach. Meanwhile, the Extension is a kiteboarding launch zone."

"This beach popular with residents on Vancouver’s affluent west side actually counts three beaches: West, East, and Extension. All three wind slightly north creating a magnificent view of Vancouver’s skyline and Stanley Park. It’s one of the few beaches in Vancouver with free parking."

"Located west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is well liked by swimmers and sailors. The beach’s east side caters to beachgoers, while its west side is for sailboats and windsurfers. Besides swimming, picnicking and enjoying the Vancouver views, there are a lot of fun recreational activities to enjoy at Jericho Beach, including soccer, volleyball, tennis and baseball."

"Home to the Jericho Sailing Centre a great spot for a cheap lunch with an amazing view —and Jericho Park, this beautiful beach is ideal for sailing, walking and biking along the park's pathways, and playing tennis. It's the perfect place for a sunset stroll. Jericho Beach is also the venue for July's annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival."

"Located just west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is a well-used sandy beach and grassy park in Vancouver. It's a great place for a picnic overlooking the water and watching sail boats in the waters of English Bay from the local Sailing Centre. The beach is named after Jeremiah Rogers who ran a logging camp… read more »"

"Lined with logs for the sun spectators, this is the place to reflect on the day and take a few photos of some of the most vibrant sunsets you’ll probably ever see in your life. Sunset Beach Park is also home to an interesting art piece called Engagement, a 30 foot sculpture of two wedding rings. These were created by world famous artist Dennis Oppenheim, as part of the Vancouver Biennale."

"Sunset Beach is a popular destination, especially in the summer, but the green space behind the beach is equally as popular with locals looking for a place to play a game of soccer, meet friends and soak up the sunshine. Grab a drink from the concession stand and spread out on the grass - on a very hot day you might see someone bringing a slip N slide for everyone to slide down the hill."

"Sunset Beach Park does not put its name to shame, and the stunning sunsets you’ll see here while chatting with a friend over a few bites or brews will be worth the wait. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Kritsada Akkhapracha (@fedexfc)"

"Probably stayed there longer than what is considered courteous but the drink selection and prices were way too good!. Despite this too, the staff was wond..."

"Celebrating their seventh anniversary this year, Artisan SakeMaker produces small-batch homemade sake year-round. Unlike imported Japanese sake, Artisan’s Osake is proudly produced from B.C.-grown rice as of 2013. The rice is fermented and through the brewing process creates a wine that is typically fruity and sometimes sweet."

"A photo posted by Artisan SakeMaker (@artisansake) on Oct 21, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT. Known for: OsakeJunmai Nama. The distillery: Located on Granville Island, Artisan SakeMaker was Canada’s first sake winery and has been around since 2007."

"These guys and Green Leaf are some of the founding members of North Van’s beer scene, having opened years before the latest crop showed up. Straightforward beers paired with great food and they’ve got some history?. Now that’s the kind of prestige we’re looking for."

"Co-founders Shae and Shawn, from Vancouver and Ontario respectively, want you to "Celebrate. Everyday." They want it so much that they made it their motto. With the aim to create beers that you can share with friends and family, Deep Cove Breweries make three year-round beers as well as seasonal flavours and their very own vodka. Also be on the lookout for a rosemary and olive gin in production."

"Located in the charming Deep Cove community on the North Shore, Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is a gem. While the vast majority of breweries around the city focus on just beer, these guys bring a solid beer and spirit game. On tap, you'll find over a half dozen brews made from sustainable Canadian ingredients."

"Bringing together their love of beer, combined with their distinct brewing styles through unconventional pairings, these brewers have created not only well crafted beers but have managed to give each type their own and unique personality, you can feel the love with each sip you take."

"Moltaqa Restaurant offers a romantic, Moroccan escape in Gastown with a menu of healthy and flavourful Moroccan fare. The ambiance takes you to Marrakesh with beautiful mosaic tiles, overhanging lanterns and vibrant artwork. The focus of Moltaqa is healthy, flavourful, halal Moroccan cuisine with aromatic spices."

"You’ll also be impressed with the rustic and charming setting at Sula Indian Restaurant (1128 Commercial Drive and 4172 Main Street) featuring antique furniture, pops of vibrant colour, and a Indian mural art. The menu at Sula is extensive but you’ll want to order fragrant seafood curries  as well as Mumbai street snacks. Sula also has a cocktail program with traditional Indian spices like tamarind, star anise, and amla."

"This traditional Indian restaurant has plenty of great takeout options for you to choose from. We go all-vegetarian when we visit Sula, preferring to sample the veggie dishes like Dal Makhani, Channa Masala, and Gobi Aloo. There are also plenty of vegan and gluten-free options should you have any dietary restrictions."

"Truly traditional Indian restaurant in Vancouver, serving exotic Indian food from different regions of south and North India prepared using aromatic spices ground in house combined with fresh herbs, served in a playful Indian inspired indoor garden"

"The wurst thing ever just happened…no really, a new spot for vegan hot dogs is here, and it’s called Wurst of Us. This plant-based concept is the new sister company of Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery (1889 Powell Street). Wurst of Us offers folks delicious vegan hot dogs, nachos, homemade root beer, and cheesecake for pickup and delivery only."

"A new venture from the folks at Aleph, Wurst of Us has one thing in mind- delicious, out-of-the-box ideas for vegan hot dogs. The menu here includes classic options of course, but also Mexican, Japanese, and of course, Lebanese varieties. Think of it as like a vegan version of JapaDog, and get ready to have your mind blown."

"The new sister restaurant of Aleph Eatery has got a very specific menu- they specialize in vegan hot dogs. But, they’re turning up some amazing stuff using cuisines from around the world. If you’re missing the beauty that was Bestie, then this is absolutely up your alley."