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.
Saint Germain Bakery is a great bakery near Forest Manor. There are some great cafes near Forest Manor such as Snowy Village Surrey, Bubble Waffle Cafe, and Starbucks. Locals of Guildford love dining at Boston Pizza. 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. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Art Image Gallery. Take your pets to My Pillow Pets. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Forest Manor. Bonaccord and Mountainview Montessori are nearby schools for children living in Guildford. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
