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.
Alden and Foster Martin are nearby condo buildings.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Chez Christophe, COBS Bread, and Hillcrest Bakery & Deli. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Java Express, Pelican Rouge Cafe, and Leaf Tea Lounge. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Liquor Store. Locals recommend eating at Uptown Pizza and Nature's Fare Markets in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Hodgson Park and Bryant Park nearby 1551 Foster ST. 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. White Rock has many local events taking place with Pop-Up-Town and Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com) catering to the arts scene. Diva Fitness and Pilates Studios is the local gym. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in White Rock is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near 1551 Foster ST. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.