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, Laura's Coffee Corner White Rock. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Clancy's Tea Cosy. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Howes Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Emilio Finatti Pizzeria White Rock and PG's Jamaican Restaurant. White Rock offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Veterans Memorial, Dr. R. J. Allan Hogg Rotary Park, and Goggs Park. WHITE ROCK PHARMACY is the pharmacy in White Rock near 15357 Roper AVE. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. There are a number of museums and art galleries in Surrey including Morosan Fine Arts and City of White Rock. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy, Live Yoga & Westcoast Yoga and Wellness 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.