Inspired by the past

Southlands Tsawwassen has nourished the community for centuries—first through the fishing practices of The First Nations people in Boundary Bay, and since the1870s, through farming crops like potatoes and barley. Since acquiring the site in 1990, Century Group has worked closely with the community to create a neighbourhood that honours Delta’s food and farming traditions. 
Southlands Red Barn circa 1984
Key landmarks, including the historic Alexander Gunn House, the Red Barn, and over 425 acres of improved farmland, have been donated to the City of Delta to be preserved for agriculture, wildlife, and green space. Here, the past inspires a way of life that sustains the present and future—where generations will ride bikes through orchards, shop at local markets, and greet their farmers by name at cafés. 

BUILT FOR THE FUTURE 

Over 20 years in the making, Southlands Tsawwassen is one of BC’s most collaboratively built communities. It reflects the collective vision of developers, architects, and neighbours. Together, they have shaped a place designed for livability, walkability, and seamless integration with nature.


Following the principles of New Urbanism, it fosters pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use spaces with ample open areas. The community is rooted in a passion for farming and food, where harvest festivals, gardening demos, and cooking lessons are part of everyday life. While carefully planned, Southlands will grow organically, evolving as its residents shape it.

My hero was a farmer—my grandpa.

Sean Hodgins, President of Century Group

CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS 

Live at the edge of Southlands Farm and you’ll be connected to food as it’s freshly pulled from the soil or plucked from the trees each season. More than that, you’ll be part of a tradition that urban life has lost. When you live close to your food, you’re inspired to cook, try new ingredients, make healthier choices for your family. Here, the surrounding fields and orchards are thoughtfully preserved as part of the working farm, offering a lasting connection to nature and green space.

Southlands Grange Centre for Farming and Food

Southlands Grange Centre for Farming and Food (SGCFF) is a hub of sustainable agriculture and an engine for farming—not just at Southlands but throughout the region. The organization nurtures relationships between farmers, artisans, and consumers, and manages programs such as educational workshops for local residents, and in the future, new farmer training, farm tours, and incubators for emerging farm and food businesses.

People from all over the Lower Mainland learn about food and farming through a calendar of events hosted at Southlands including long-table dinners, cooking classes, gardening workshops, and our popular farmers’ market which takes place at Market Square, where the community can meet and support resident farmers.

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'Bees Actually' and Honey

Southlands Tsawwassen is home to an interim apiary, Bee Place, dedicated to supporting pollinator health through a queen bee breeding and research program. Led by experienced beekeeper Julia Common of ‘Bees Actually’, the apiary is home to thriving hives that play a vital role in sustaining local ecosystems and agriculture. Our bees gather nectar from the backyard gardens, fields and forests nestled around the curve of Boundary Bay. You’ll find Southlands Honey at The Hub Refillery, on the menu at Four Winds Beach House & Brewery, and even tucked into your welcome gift when you buy a home.

OUR FARM PARTNERS

The heart—and arguably the soul—of this community is a working, productive farm. We couldn’t create that authentic connection to agriculture without our many farm partners. We are grateful for their contributions to the culture of Southlands.

  • Bees Actually

  • Earthwise Society

  • Kelly Farms

  • Snow Farms

Our Team

Southlands Tsawwassen was born from a shared vision to preserve farmland and celebrate farming as a way of life. Our team brings extensive experience, along with a deep reverence for the land, a genuine understanding of the community, and an unwavering passion for the project’s purpose.

Century Group
Century Group

For over 65 years, Century Group has been dedicated to creating meaningful spaces across British Columbia. They specialize in crafting residential, commercial, mixed-use, and hospitality developments that prioritize connection, sustainability, and lasting value. Neighbourhoods are designed to bring people closer to the land, to food, and to each other. Across our communities, this takes shape through purposeful design and partnerships that support local agriculture and connection.

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BlueCity Construction
BlueCity Construction

BlueCity Construction is a subsidiary of Century Group that focuses on mixed-use construction projects that stand the test of time through innovation, quality, and sustainability. Their goal is to deliver quality projects to ensure they create legacy construction projects for generations to come.

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