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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Cones Creamery, Prime's Thai Tea - (White Rock), and Pier Point. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Ocean Rock Cafe, Le Vol Au Vent and Charlie Don't Surf. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in White Rock such as White Rock Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Hughes Park. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Golden cactus Studio Gallery and Art Couture can be found in White Rock. West Beach Pilates Studio is the local gym. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
