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.
Ivy Creek and Parkwoods are nearby condo buildings.
T&T Bakery is a great bakery near Blossom Court. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Hi-Way Market and T&T Supermarket close to Blossom Court. Locals of Whalley love dining at Subway. There is a surprising amount of green space with Holland Park nearby Blossom Court. The closest pharmacy to Blossom Court is Shoppers Drug Mart. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Smart Frames & Accents. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Fraser Library is in Whalley. The local school in Whalley is Betty Huff. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Brighton College is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is King George Station.