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.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Merienda Bake Shop and Nipa Hut Filipino Food Store. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Hi-Way Market and Big Bazaar close to Balmoral Court. Locals recommend eating at Taste Of Punjab and Surrey Central Pizza Point in Whalley - they have great food! The closest pharmacy to Balmoral Court is Medica Pharmacy Ltd.. King George Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. GKFITNESS & Fit For Women Gym Ltd are super popular fitness center with locals. The local school in Whalley is A H P Matthew. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Coquitlam College, Surrey Satellite Campus is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is King George Station.
