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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Java Hut. Locals of South Surrey love dining at Rokku Asian Cuisine and Boston Pizza. You can find pharmacies ASPEN Remedy'sRX PHARMACY and The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy within walking distance. Windsor Square Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of South Surrey. Some of these facilities are F45 Training North Elgin, Gracie Barra White Rock Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense and Semiahmoo Athletic Club in South Surrey. Animal enthusiasts, good news Peninsula Crossing Animal Hospital and Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital are in South Surrey. Local schools of South Surrey include White Rock Christian, Jessie Lee and Star Of The Sea.