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 Prime's Thai Tea - (White Rock) and Pier Point. Locals of White Rock love dining at Charlie Don't Surf and CCTV Restaurant. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in White Rock such as Memorial Park and White Rock Native Plant Demonstration Garden. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Amazing Grace Gallery and White Rock Museum & Archives can be found in White Rock. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of White Rock. Some of these facilities are The Dailey Method White Rock Barre & Cycle Studio, West Beach Pilates Studio and Live Yoga in White Rock. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
