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.
Merienda Bake Shop and Nipa Hut Filipino Food Store are great bakeries near Camden Court. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets Express Convenience Store, Habib Market, and Big Bazaar close to Camden Court. Locals of Whalley love dining at Taste Of Punjab. Kingstons Pharmacy is the pharmacy in Whalley near Camden Court. King George Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Light co. Fit For Women Gym Ltd is the local gym. Animal enthusiasts, good news Surdel Animal Hospital Inc and Angel Animal Hospital are in Whalley. Local schools of Whalley include William Of Orange Christian, Lena Shaw and Our Lady Of Good Counsel. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Vancouver Career College is located within it. The closest subway station is King George Station.