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 COBS Bread and Chez Christophe. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Java Express. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets White Rock Liquor Store and White Rock Supermarket Ltd close to 1580 Martin ST. Locals recommend eating at Uptown Pizza - they have great food! White Rock offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Hodgson Park and Bryant Park. You can find pharmacies Shoppers Drug Mart and Save-On-Foods within walking distance. 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 and Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com). Diva Fitness and Pilates Studios, Kingdom Athletics & InterFit Pilates Studio are 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 1580 Martin ST. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.