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, Chez Christophe, and Laura's Coffee Corner White Rock are great bakeries near 1379 Merklin ST. There are some great cafes near 1379 Merklin ST such as Bean Around The World, Tabletop Crepes and Games, and Islands Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Supermarket Ltd and Howes Market. Locals recommend eating at PG's Jamaican Restaurant, Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock and Cafe 8 in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Goggs Park, Veterans Memorial, and Bryant Park nearby 1379 Merklin ST. WHITE ROCK PHARMACY is the pharmacy in White Rock near 1379 Merklin ST. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including Morosan Fine Arts and White Rock Gallery. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. Schools in White Rock include White Rock and Earl Marriott.