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.
Tasters Bakery is a great bakery near Woodland Grove. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Bubble World Surrey in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Big C Cargo Canada and Big C Sari-sari Store. Locals of Guildford love dining at Earls Kitchen + Bar. Pharmasave Guildford and Ps Compounding Pharmacy are conveniently located pharmacies in Guildford. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Impact Plaza, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Local schools of Guildford include Johnston Heights, William F Davidson and Mountainview Montessori. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.