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.
Tasters Bakery is a great bakery near Canterbury. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Bubble World Surrey and Bubble Waffle Cafe in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Big C Cargo Canada and Big C Sari-sari Store and M&M Food Market. Locals recommend eating at Earls Kitchen + Bar and White Spot Guildford in Guildford - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with GreenPlanet Nutrients nearby Canterbury. The closest pharmacy to Canterbury is Pharmasave Guildford. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Impact Plaza, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Sang Moo Tae Kwan Do School & Spark Fitness are super popular fitness center with locals. Schools in Guildford include William F Davidson, Johnston Heights and Harold Bishop. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
