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.
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If you're looking for more condo buildings around this area, the buildings Park George Phase II and Georgetown are nearby.
Merienda Bake Shop and Nipa Hut Filipino Food Store are great bakeries near Balmoral Tower. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Hi-Way Market. Locals of Whalley love dining at Taste Of Punjab. The closest pharmacy to Balmoral Tower is Medica Pharmacy Ltd.. King George Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. GKFITNESS is the local gym. Schools in Whalley include A H P Matthew, Queen Elizabeth and Lena Shaw. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Coquitlam College, Surrey Satellite Campus is located within it. The closest subway station is King George Station.