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 COBS Bread are great bakeries near 1444 Martin ST. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Tabletop Crepes and Games, Bean Around The World, and Pelican Rouge Cafe in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Liquor Store and White Rock Supermarket Ltd. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants White Rock Beach Beer Company, PG's Jamaican Restaurant and Uptown Pizza. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bryant Park and Hodgson Park nearby 1444 Martin ST. The closest pharmacy to 1444 Martin ST is Rexall. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including Pop-Up-Town and Morosan Fine Arts. Diva Fitness and Pilates Studios, Kingdom Athletics & Westcoast Hot Yoga are super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Bosley's by Pet Valu in White Rock. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.