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.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Chez Christophe, COBS Bread, and Hillcrest Bakery & Deli. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Leaf Tea Lounge. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Liquor Store. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner White Rock has plenty of options like Silver Dragon Restaurant and Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub. There is a surprising amount of green space with Hodgson Park and Bryant Park nearby Soleil. Better Me Pharmacy and Family Care Pharmacy Whiterock are conveniently located pharmacies in White Rock. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is a shopping center in White Rock that has something for everyone. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Pop-Up-Town can be found in White Rock. InterFit Pilates Studio is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in White Rock is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near Soleil. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.