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.
COBS Bread and Chez Christophe are great bakeries near Carmel Place. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Everbean Cafe. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Silver Dragon Restaurant, Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub and White Spot White Rock. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Carmel Place. Pharmasave - White Rock is the pharmacy in South Surrey near Carmel Place. 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 is a super popular fitness center with locals. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near Carmel Place. The local school in South Surrey is Jessie Lee.