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Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen sits on the Point Roberts peninsula with beaches, the BC Ferries terminal, and the Tsawwassen Mills and Commons shopping centres on Tsawwassen First Nation lands.

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Overview

Living in Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen is a seaside community on the Point Roberts peninsula in Delta, known for warm, sunny weather by local standards, sandy beaches and the BC Ferries terminal to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

On Tsawwassen First Nation lands, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons offer major shopping, and new housing has been built there, much of it on leasehold land.

Where to look

Neighbourhoods

Tsawwassen Heights

Hillside homes with views.

Beach Grove

Neighbourhood near Boundary Bay with a golf course.

English Bluff

Upscale area with large homes and ocean views.

Boundary Bay

Beach community along the bay.

Tsawwassen First Nation lands

Newer homes and shopping, often leasehold.

Real estate

Homes & housing

Detached homes, many with views, townhouses and condos. Some newer homes on Tsawwassen First Nation lands are leasehold.

Day to day

Lifestyle & amenities

  • Centennial Beach and Boundary Bay Regional Park
  • Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons
  • BC Ferries to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
  • Golf at Beach Grove and nearby
Families

Schools & healthcare

Served by the Delta School District (SD37), including South Delta Secondary.

Delta Hospital in Ladner.

Commuting

Getting around

Highway 17 leads to the ferry terminal and Highway 99.

Before you buy

What buyers should know

  • Leasehold homes affect financing, resale and lease length, so review them carefully.
  • Low-lying beach areas may be in floodplain.

Best suited to: Retirees, families and anyone who wants a beach-town lifestyle.

Good to know

Tsawwassen questions

What neighbourhoods are in Tsawwassen?

Tsawwassen includes Tsawwassen Heights, Beach Grove, English Bluff, Boundary Bay, Tsawwassen First Nation lands.

What types of homes are in Tsawwassen?

Detached homes, many with views, townhouses and condos. Some newer homes on Tsawwassen First Nation lands are leasehold.

Which school district serves Tsawwassen?

Served by the Delta School District (SD37), including South Delta Secondary.

How do you get around Tsawwassen?

Highway 17 leads to the ferry terminal and Highway 99.

Who is Tsawwassen a good fit for?

Retirees, families and anyone who wants a beach-town lifestyle.

Is there a hospital near Tsawwassen?

Delta Hospital in Ladner.

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