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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Java Hut. Locals recommend eating at Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill, Boston Pizza and Rokku Asian Cuisine in South Surrey - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby 1975 154 ST. The closest pharmacy to 1975 154 ST is Medsforless. Windsor Square Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. Sandcastle Fitness 24HR Club South Surrey/White Rock & Semiahmoo Athletic Club are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital. The local school in South Surrey is Jessie Lee.