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, Tasters Bakery. There are some great cafes near Charlton Park such as Starbucks, Bubble World Surrey, and Bubble Waffle Cafe. 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. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Earls Kitchen + Bar and White Spot Guildford. There is a surprising amount of green space with GreenPlanet Nutrients nearby Charlton Park. Coastal Care Pharmacy (Compounding) and Pharmasave Guildford are conveniently located pharmacies in Guildford. Guildford Centre is a shopping center in Guildford that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Blue Lotus Art Gallery. Sang Moo Tae Kwan Do School is a super popular fitness center with locals. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Cineplex Entertainment near Charlton Park. Local schools of Guildford include Johnston Heights and William F Davidson. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
