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.
Stone Oven Bakery, Merienda Bake Shop, and Fresgo Inn Restaurant are great bakeries near Glendale Village. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Habib Market. Locals of Whalley love dining at Tomato Shack Pizza and Nahm Thai Bistro. You can find pharmacies Kingstons Pharmacy and iCare Remedy'sRx Pharmacy within walking distance. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Light co. Steve Nash Fitness World is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news Surdel Animal Hospital Inc and Angel Animal Hospital are in Whalley. Schools in Whalley include Our Lady Of Good Counsel and Lena Shaw. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Drake Medox College is located within it.