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 bakery, Hillcrest Bakery & Deli. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Tabletop Crepes and Games. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Liquor Store and White Rock Supermarket Ltd. Locals of White Rock love dining at PG's Jamaican Restaurant. White Rock offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Bryant Park and Hodgson Park. You can find pharmacies Rexall, Family Care Pharmacy Whiterock, 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC within walking distance. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Pop-Up-Town can be found in White Rock. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of White Rock. Some of these facilities are Diva Fitness and Pilates Studios, Westcoast Hot Yoga and Westcoast Yoga and Wellness in White Rock. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
