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 bakery, COBS Bread. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Everbean Cafe. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at White Rock Liquor Store. Locals recommend eating at Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub, White Spot White Rock and Silver Dragon Restaurant in South Surrey - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Cambridge. Pharmasave - White Rock is the pharmacy in South Surrey near Cambridge. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. South Surrey is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com). Nourish Hot Yoga White Rock & InterFit Pilates Studio are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near Cambridge. Schools in South Surrey include Jessie Lee and H T Thrift.
