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.
Arbourside Court and Ashlea Gate are nearby condo buildings.
Jujhar's Dessert Bar and Organic Warehouse are great bakeries near Glenbrae. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Captain's Nook. Locals of Newton love dining at Spice of Nepal Restaurant and Old Surrey Restaurant. The closest pharmacy to Glenbrae is Surrey Pharmacy. Newton Square Mall is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Newton Cultural Centre. Sunni Yoga Studio is a super popular fitness center with locals. Local schools of Newton include W E Kinvig, Gabrielle-Roy and Surrey Muslim.