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. Locals recommend eating at C-Lovers Fish & Chips and Quiznos in South Surrey - they have great food! The closest pharmacy to Woodgrove is Canada Pharmacy. 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. Orangetheory Fitness is a super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is White Rock Veterinary Hospital in South Surrey. Star Of The Sea and White Rock Christian are nearby schools for children living in South Surrey.