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.
Hillcrest Bakery & Deli is a great bakery near 1351 Martin ST. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Tabletop Crepes and Games, Bean Around The World, and Islands Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Howes Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants PG's Jamaican Restaurant and ONYX Steakhouse. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in White Rock such as Bryant Park and Hodgson Park. Rexall is the pharmacy in White Rock near 1351 Martin ST. There are always new exhibits and events happening at White Rock Gallery. Royal wellness studio is the local gym. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.