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.
COBS Bread is a great bakery near 1760 Southmere Cres. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with McDonald's and Java Express in the hood. Locals recommend eating at Taco Del Mar - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in South Surrey,Southmere Village Park. The closest pharmacy to 1760 Southmere Cres is Shoppers Drug Mart. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com). Jan Mason's Yoga is a super popular fitness center with locals. Schools in South Surrey include Semiahmoo and H T Thrift.
