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 Chelsea Gate. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Snowy Village Surrey. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at T&T Supermarket. Locals recommend eating at Boston Pizza, Akasaka Japanese Restaurant and Nando's Guildford in Guildford - they have great food! You can find pharmacies CanadaWide Pharmacy, Guildford Drugs, Walmart Pharmacy within walking distance. Guildford is a shopping center in Guildford that has something for everyone. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Chelsea Gate. The local school in Guildford is Bonaccord. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
