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 1448 Fir ST. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Bean Around The World and Tabletop Crepes and Games. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets White Rock Supermarket Ltd and Howes Market close to 1448 Fir ST. Locals of White Rock love dining at Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock, Cafe 8 and Silver Dragon Restaurant. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bryant Park and Goggs Park nearby 1448 Fir 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 1448 Fir ST. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Morosan Fine Arts. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy & Westcoast Yoga and Wellness are super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd in White Rock. Schools in White Rock include White Rock and Earl Marriott.