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.
Daisee's bakeshop is a great bakery near Academy. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Locals recommend eating at Salty's Fish & Chips - Fleetwood, Wendy's and Diamond Sweets Restaurant in Fleetwood Town Centre - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Fleetwood Town Centre such as Frost Road Park, Bucci Park, and Francis Park. The closest pharmacy to Academy is Wescana Pharmacy (Fleetwood). Fleetwood Park Village is a shopping center in Fleetwood Town Centre that has something for everyone. Surrey Martial Arts Academy is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news All Critters Animal Hospital and Dunlap Denise Dr are in Fleetwood Town Centre. Schools in Fleetwood Town Centre include Frost Road and Sunnyside.
