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.
Bloomsbury Court and Forest Manor are nearby condo buildings.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Saint Germain Bakery, Tasters Bakery, and Cinnzeo. There are some great cafes near Highpoint Gardens such as Snowy Village Surrey, Bubble Waffle Cafe, and Presotea. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Mar Mac Grocery. Locals of Guildford love dining at Boston Pizza, Akasaka Japanese Restaurant and Nando's Guildford. CanadaWide Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy are conveniently located pharmacies in Guildford. Guildford is a shopping center in Guildford that has something for everyone. Guildford has many local events taking place with Art Image Gallery and Blue Lotus Art Gallery catering to the arts scene. Take your pets to My Pillow Pets. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Highpoint Gardens. Local schools of Guildford include Bonaccord and Mountainview Montessori. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.