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 15389 Roper AVE. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Clancy's Tea Cosy, Tabletop Crepes and Games, and Bean Around The World. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Howes Market and White Rock Supermarket Ltd close to 15389 Roper AVE. Locals recommend eating at Emilio Finatti Pizzeria White Rock, PG's Jamaican Restaurant and ONYX Steakhouse in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Dr. R. J. Allan Hogg Rotary Park, Veterans Memorial, and Goggs Park nearby 15389 Roper AVE. You can find pharmacies WHITE ROCK PHARMACY and Rexall within walking distance. 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, City of White Rock and White Rock Gallery. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy is the local gym. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. Schools in White Rock include White Rock, Peace Arch and Earl Marriott.