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.
Chez Christophe is a great bakery near 1575 Best ST. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Everbean Cafe, Coffee Mill The, and Leaf Tea Lounge. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Supermarket Ltd. Locals recommend eating at Silver Dragon Restaurant, Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock and Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub in White Rock - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Goggs Park nearby 1575 Best ST. You can find pharmacies Better Me Pharmacy and 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC within walking distance. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Morosan Fine Arts. Nourish Hot Yoga White Rock 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 1575 Best ST. White Rock and Earl Marriott are nearby schools for children living in White Rock.
