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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Provoke Cafe, Java Hut, and McDonald's. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill, Kikis Greek Restaurant and Boston Pizza. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Parkview. You can find pharmacies Medsforless, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Pharmasave - White Rock within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Windsor Square Shopping Centre, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. 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 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 Parkview. Local schools of South Surrey include Jessie Lee and White Rock Christian.