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 Cranberry Lane. There are some great cafes near Cranberry Lane such as Provoke Cafe, McDonald's, and Starbucks. Locals of South Surrey love dining at Taco Del Mar and Kikis Greek Restaurant. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Cranberry Lane. You can find pharmacies Pharmasave - White Rock, Medsforless, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy 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). Sandcastle Fitness 24HR Club South Surrey/White Rock & Zac Ell Fitness are the local gyms. Take your pets to Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near Cranberry Lane. Schools in South Surrey include Jessie Lee and Semiahmoo.