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.
Safeway Peninsula Village and Safeway Bakery are great bakeries near Peninsula Village. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at South surrey Freedom Market. Locals recommend eating at Pho Sunrise, Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza and Pasta Vino Trattoria & Bar in South Surrey - they have great food! Canada Pharmacy is the pharmacy in South Surrey near Peninsula Village. Peninsula Village is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Thomas Kinkade BC. My Gym Childrens Fitness Center & Orangetheory Fitness are super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news White Rock Veterinary Hospital and Peninsula Crossing Animal Hospital are in South Surrey. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Caprice White Rock near Peninsula Village. Local schools of South Surrey include White Rock Christian, Star Of The Sea and Jessie Lee.