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.
COBS Bread is a great bakery near 1870 Southmere Cres E. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Java Hut, Provoke Cafe, and McDonald's. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner South Surrey has plenty of options like Kikis Greek Restaurant and Taco Del Mar. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in South Surrey such as Southmere Village Park and Bakerview Park. You can find pharmacies The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Medsforless, Pharmasave - White Rock within walking distance. Windsor Square Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com). Jan Mason's Yoga is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near 1870 Southmere Cres E. The local school in South Surrey is Semiahmoo.