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 Bakery is a great bakery near 2960 151 ST. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Chatime South Surrey, Kaffina Coffee, and Healthy Monkey Cafe - High Street. Locals recommend eating at Cooking Secret Restaurant and Chopstick corner in South Surrey - they have great food! Save-On-Foods is the pharmacy in South Surrey near 2960 151 ST. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Southpoint Exchange Mall, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. White Rock Gymnastics & Diving Academy is a super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Tisol in South Surrey.
