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 Stone Oven Bakery and Aling Mary's Filipino Store & Bakery. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Lucky Supermarket. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Rickshaw Chinese Food and Domino's Pizza. You can find pharmacies iCare Remedy'sRx Pharmacy and Pharmasave Downtown Surrey within walking distance. The Dell Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. Planet Fitness - Temporarily Closed is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Pet Solutions Supermarket & Grooming. Our Lady Of Good Counsel and Forsyth Road are nearby schools for children living in Whalley. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Douglas College, Surrey Training Centre is located within it.