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, Saint Germain Bakery. There are some great cafes near Hamstead Mews such as Presotea and Teavana. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Mar Mac Grocery. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Boston Pizza, Akasaka Japanese Restaurant and Nando's Guildford. CanadaWide Pharmacy is the pharmacy in Guildford near Hamstead Mews. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Guildford, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. If you are looking to visit a museum or art gallery Art Image Gallery can be found in Guildford. Take your pets to My Pillow Pets. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Hamstead Mews. Bonaccord and Hjorth Road are nearby schools for children living in Guildford. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.