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 bakeries Chez Christophe and COBS Bread. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Java Express in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Liquor Store. Locals of White Rock love dining at Uptown Pizza, Nature's Fare Markets and White Rock Beach Beer Company. Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in White Rock,Hodgson Park. Shoppers Drug Mart and Family Care Pharmacy Whiterock are conveniently located pharmacies in White Rock. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is a shopping center in White Rock that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Pop-Up-Town. Diva Fitness and Pilates Studios is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in White Rock is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near 1550 Martin ST. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
