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 Hillcrest Bakery & Deli and Chez Christophe. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Tabletop Crepes and Games in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Howes Market and White Rock Supermarket Ltd. Locals recommend eating at PG's Jamaican Restaurant and White Rock Beach Beer Company in White Rock - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in White Rock such as Bryant Park and Hodgson Park. The closest pharmacy to 1371 Foster ST is Rexall. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including White Rock Gallery and Morosan Fine Arts. Royal wellness studio & Westcoast Yoga and Wellness are the local gyms. Animal enthusiasts, good news Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd and Bosley's by Pet Valu are in White Rock. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.