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 is a great bakery near 1429 Merklin ST. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Bean Around The World in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Supermarket Ltd and Howes Market. Locals recommend eating at Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock, Cafe 8 and PG's Jamaican Restaurant in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Goggs Park, Bryant Park, and Veterans Memorial nearby 1429 Merklin ST. You can find pharmacies WHITE ROCK PHARMACY and 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC within walking distance. X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital is the hospital not too far away from 1429 Merklin ST. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Morosan Fine Arts can be found in White Rock. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd and Bosley's by Pet Valu are in White Rock. White Rock and Earl Marriott are nearby schools for children living in White Rock.