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 Veneto's Cakes & Pastries and Real Canadian Superstore. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Espresso Cafe. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets G & A Family Grocery, Flavours at iba pa Filipino store, and LEENSEN'S PINOY-MART & GIFTSHOP close to Arbourside Court. Locals of Newton love dining at Sushi Line Japanese Restaurant. You can find pharmacies Amie's Homeo Care (HOMEOPATHIC DOCTOR), Online Pharmacies Canada, Loblaw pharmacy within walking distance. King's Cross Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. Newton has many local events taking place with Studio Seventy Three and AgentC Gallery catering to the arts scene. Move to Motion - Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news King George Veterinary Hospital and king george vet are in Newton. Local schools of Newton include Surrey Muslim and Frank Hurt. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Academy of Learning College is located within it.