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Delta's three extreme weather shelters open Saturday night

Three shelters across North Delta and Ladner will be open Saturday night, November 7, as heavy rain and wind continue across the region.

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Crossroads United Church in North Delta, one of the city's extreme weather shelters
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Three extreme weather response shelters across Delta opened Friday night and will be open again on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain and wind to the region. The North Delta Reporter reported the openings on November 6.

The Homelessness Services Association of BC extended an extreme weather response alert for Delta on November 6, 2026, citing a wind warning and expected heavy rainfall. The City's three shelters, two in North Delta and one in Ladner, will be open Saturday night.

North Delta shelters

The all-gender shelter at Northside Community Church (11300 84th Ave., entrance at the front door) is open from 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with intake ongoing until the site is full. It has 10 spaces for adults aged 19 and over, can accommodate couples, and is wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed. Guests receive a hot dinner, cold breakfast, snacks and beverages, and bus tickets when they leave.

To reach this shelter, call 236-888-4079 between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., or 778-293-0889 ext. 101 (Lookout Society's Guildford Shelter) anytime.

The women-only shelter at Crossroads United Church (7655 Scott Rd., north door down the driveway at the back) is open from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. It has 10 spaces for self-identified women aged 19 and over, is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly (animals in a kennel while inside), and provides light refreshments, bus tickets and gift cards. There is no cart storage, showers or onsite laundry.

To reach this shelter, call 604-834-7949 between 9 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., or 604-957-1556 (Azure Place) anytime.

Ladner shelter

The South Delta shelter at Ladner United Church (4960 48th Ave.) is open from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. It has up to nine spaces for adults aged 19 and over, can accommodate couples, and is pet friendly (animals on a leash or in a kennel). The site has showers and laundry facilities, and provides light refreshments, bus tickets and gift cards.

To reach this shelter, call 778-866-8978 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., or 604-599-8900 (Hyland House) anytime.

Who can use them and what to do now

If you need shelter on Saturday night, all three sites accept guests aged 19 and over on a first-come, first-served basis until they are full. For general shelter availability, call or text 211 or visit bc.211.ca. For more information on shelters in Delta, visit delta.ca and search for community resources.

Questions this story answers

Which extreme weather shelters are open in Delta on Saturday, November 7, 2026?

Three shelters are open: the all-gender North Delta shelter at Northside Community Church (11300 84th Ave., entrance at the front door), the women-only shelter at Crossroads United Church (7655 Scott Rd.), and the South Delta shelter at Ladner United Church (4960 48th Ave.). The North Delta Reporter reported this on November 6, 2026.

What are the hours for Delta's extreme weather shelters on Saturday night?

The all-gender North Delta shelter at Northside Community Church is open from 10 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The women-only shelter at Crossroads United Church runs from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The South Delta shelter at Ladner United Church is open from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., according to the North Delta Reporter.

Who can use Delta's extreme weather shelters?

The shelters are for adults aged 19 and over. The all-gender North Delta shelter at Northside Community Church can accommodate couples and is wheelchair accessible. The Crossroads United Church shelter is for self-identified women aged 19 and over and is also pet friendly. The Ladner shelter can accommodate couples and is pet friendly with animals on a leash or in a kennel.

Why are Delta's extreme weather shelters open on November 7, 2026?

The Homelessness Services Association of BC extended an extreme weather response alert for Delta on November 6, 2026, due to a wind warning and expected heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river moving through the region, the North Delta Reporter reported.

How do I contact Delta's extreme weather shelters?

To reach the all-gender North Delta shelter, call 236-888-4079 between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., or 778-293-0889 ext. 101 anytime. The Crossroads United Church women-only shelter: call 604-834-7949 between 9 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., or 604-957-1556 anytime. The Ladner shelter: call 778-866-8978 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., or 604-599-8900 anytime.

What food and services do Delta's extreme weather shelters provide?

The all-gender North Delta shelter provides a hot dinner, cold breakfast, snacks and beverages, and bus tickets. The Crossroads United Church shelter provides light refreshments, bus tickets and gift cards. The Ladner shelter offers showers and laundry facilities, light refreshments, bus tickets and gift cards, the North Delta Reporter reported.

Where can I find more information about Delta's extreme weather shelters?

For general shelter availability, call or text 211 or visit bc.211.ca. For more information about shelters in Delta, visit delta.ca. The North Delta Reporter reported the November 6 and 7 openings on November 6, 2026.

Are Delta's extreme weather shelters pet friendly?

Two of the three shelters allow pets. The Crossroads United Church women-only shelter and the Ladner United Church shelter are both pet friendly, with animals kept on a leash or in a kennel inside. The all-gender North Delta shelter at Northside Community Church does not allow pets, the North Delta Reporter reported.

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  1. North Delta Reporter: Delta's three extreme weather shelters open Friday, Saturday night (Nov. 6 and 7)northdeltareporter.com
  2. City of Delta: Shelters in Deltadelta.ca

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