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 bakery, Hillcrest Bakery & Deli. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Tabletop Crepes and Games and Bean Around The World. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Howes Market and White Rock Supermarket Ltd. Locals recommend eating at PG's Jamaican Restaurant, Cafe 8 and Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Bryant Park and Veterans Memorial nearby 1369 George ST. WHITE ROCK PHARMACY and Rexall are conveniently located pharmacies in White Rock. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Morosan Fine Arts can be found in White Rock. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of White Rock. Some of these facilities are Northern Taekwon-Do Academy, Westcoast Yoga and Wellness and Westcoast Hot Yoga in White Rock. Pet owners will enjoy there is Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd in White Rock. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.