Surrey is a city in British Columbia within the Metro Vancouver regional district and metropolitan area. It is a suburban city with the 2nd largest population in British Columbia. There are seven neighbourhoods in Surrey; Fleetwood, Whalley, City Centre, Guildford, Newton, Cloverdale and South Surrey.
Surrey has a population of 517,887. It is the 12th largest city in Canada. Immigration has drastically increased in the area since the 1980s, this has led to an ethnically and linguistically diverse city. Surrey's median household income is more than twice the regional average. Industries in Surrey include high tech, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, education, agriculture and arts.
Surrey is home to nature reserves, art centres, beaches, skate parks, forests, hockey and soccer fields, galleries, museums, recreation centres and bike/hiking trails. There is something for everyone!
Annual festivals include WinterFest, Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair and the Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. Every summer Surrey also hosts the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament.
Safeway Bakery and Safeway Surrey Central are great bakeries near 13438 103 Ave. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Lotte Giants Market, Habib Market, and Express Convenience Store. Locals of Whalley love dining at Tomato Shack Pizza and Domino's Pizza. You can find pharmacies London Drugs and Save-On-Foods within walking distance. London Station Property is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Light co. Steve Nash Fitness World is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Angel Animal Hospital. Local schools of Whalley include Our Lady Of Good Counsel, William Of Orange Christian and Forsyth Road. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Surrey Community College- Bookkeeping Certificate (QuickBooks,Sage 50 Accounting) is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is Surrey Central Station.