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.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakery, Hillcrest Bakery & Deli. If you are looking for coffee Tabletop Crepes and Games and Bean Around The World offers great options for residents of 15165 Thrift AVE. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Howes Market. Locals of White Rock love dining at PG's Jamaican Restaurant, Cafe 8 and White Rock Beach Beer Company. Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in White Rock,Bryant Park. You can find pharmacies Rexall, WHITE ROCK PHARMACY, 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC within walking distance. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Morosan Fine Arts can be found in White Rock. Westcoast Yoga and Wellness & Northern Taekwon-Do Academy are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
