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 bakeries Saint Germain Bakery, Tasters Bakery, and Cinnzeo. If you are looking for coffee Presotea and Snowy Village Surrey offers great options for residents of High Point Court. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Mar Mac Grocery and M&M Food Market. 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 and Walmart Pharmacy within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Guildford, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Art Image Gallery and Blue Lotus Art Gallery. Take your pets to My Pillow Pets. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near High Point Court. Schools in Guildford include Bonaccord and Hjorth Road. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.