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.
Laura's Coffee Corner White Rock is a great bakery near 15131 Buena Vista AVE. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Islands Cafe and Five Corners Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Howes Market. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner White Rock has plenty of options like ONYX Steakhouse and Emilio Finatti Pizzeria White Rock. There is a surprising amount of green space with Gage Park nearby 15131 Buena Vista AVE. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including White Rock Gallery, Amazing Grace Gallery and City of White Rock. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of White Rock. Some of these facilities are Royal wellness studio, Live Yoga and The Dailey Method White Rock Barre & Cycle Studio in White Rock. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
