North Delta was originally established as Annieville within the Lower Mainland of BC. This mostly middle class community is part of the Corporation of Delta, that is made up of 3 communities: Ladner, Tsawwassen and North Delta. There are various recreational areas and parks within the town of North Delta. The Burns Bog is the largest raised peat urban bog in all of North America and it runs alongside the community. There is a lot of green space in the North Delta area. Watershed Park is home to numerous artesian aquifers and offers many walking and biking trails. According to the Census of the year 2006, North Delta has a population of 51,623 inhabitants.
North Delta borders the town of Surrey on the east side by 120th Street or Scott Road and by 96th Avenue and the Fraser River on the north side. Richmond and Annacis Island lie across the river to the west. These regions are reachable through the Alex Fraser Bridge. The Burns Bog lies towards the west and is bordered by Highway 91. To the south, Clark Drive within Panorama Ridge marks the southern community boundary.
In North Delta, there are 3 recreational complexes. The Great Pacific Forum supports an ice rink and is situated at the base of the Alex Fraser Bridge; the North Delta Recreational Complex supports an outdoor pool, 6 curling sheets and an ice rink; while the recently renovated Sungod Recreation Centre comprises a swimming pool and an indoor rink. There is a small camp meant for children along with a skateboard park and a large softball park found adjacent to the North Delta Recreational Centre.
The very first doughut shop of Krispy Kreme within British Columbia and the only Canadian location west of Mississauga is situated within North Delta. The region is home to only one branch of Tim Hortons, even though it is located within a block of four. The major shopping malls within the region are Delta Shoppers Mall, Kenndey Heights and Scott 72 Centre.