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 Safeway Peninsula Village and Safeway Bakery. 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. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Newton Pizza and C-Lovers Fish & Chips. There is a surprising amount of green space with Sunnyside Park nearby Southwind. You can find pharmacies Safeway Pharmacy Penninsula Vill. and Canada Pharmacy within walking distance. 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. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of South Surrey. Some of these facilities are Endless Shore Yoga and Meditation, TFW South Surrey/Kamakazie Endurance and Orangetheory Fitness in South Surrey. Animal enthusiasts, good news Blue Ribbon Pet Foods & Grooming and White Rock Veterinary Hospital are in South Surrey. The local school in South Surrey is White Rock Christian.