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.
COBS Bread Bakery is a great bakery near Keystone. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Kaffina Coffee, Chatime South Surrey, and Healthy Monkey Cafe - High Street in the hood. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Okonomiyaki Pon and Damiko Sushi. The closest pharmacy to Keystone is Save-On-Foods. The Shops at High Street South Surrey is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. Leaps & Bounds Personal Training Inc is a super popular fitness center with locals. Animal enthusiasts, good news South Point Pet Hospital and Tisol are in South Surrey.
