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.
There are some great cafes near Windsor Court such as Java Hut and Provoke Cafe. Locals of South Surrey love dining at Rokku Asian Cuisine, Boston Pizza and Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Windsor Court. You can find pharmacies Medsforless, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, ASPEN Remedy'sRX PHARMACY within walking distance. Windsor Square Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. Semiahmoo Athletic Club & Sandcastle Fitness 24HR Club South Surrey/White Rock are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital. Schools in South Surrey include Jessie Lee, White Rock Christian and Star Of The Sea.