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.
A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Tabletop Crepes and Games and Prime's Thai Tea - (White Rock) in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Howes Market. Locals of White Rock love dining at PG's Jamaican Restaurant and Ocean Rock Cafe. White Rock offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Bryant Park and Hughes Park. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including Golden cactus Studio Gallery, Art Couture and Amazing Grace Gallery. Royal wellness studio & The Dailey Method White Rock Barre & Cycle Studio are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
