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, Chez Christophe. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Coffee Mill The and Everbean Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Supermarket Ltd and White Rock Liquor Store. Locals of White Rock love dining at Silver Dragon Restaurant and Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock. There is a surprising amount of green space with Goggs Park and Bryant Park nearby 1531 Merklin ST. Better Me Pharmacy and 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC are conveniently located pharmacies in White Rock. X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital is the hospital not too far away from 1531 Merklin ST. White Rock has many local events taking place with Morosan Fine Arts and Pop-Up-Town catering to the arts scene. Nourish Hot Yoga White Rock & InterFit Pilates Studio are the local gyms. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in White Rock is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near 1531 Merklin ST. White Rock and Earl Marriott are nearby schools for children living in White Rock.