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, Chez Christophe, and Laura's Coffee Corner White Rock. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Bean Around The World. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets White Rock Supermarket Ltd, Howes Market, and White Rock Liquor Store close to 1400 George ST. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants PG's Jamaican Restaurant, Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock and Cafe 8. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in White Rock such as Bryant Park, Goggs Park, and Veterans Memorial. WHITE ROCK PHARMACY and Rexall are conveniently located pharmacies in White Rock. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Morosan Fine Arts and White Rock Gallery 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 Savage Yoga in White Rock. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.