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.
Tasters Bakery and Saint Germain Bakery are great bakeries near Mayfield Green. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Snowy Village Surrey and Bubble Waffle Cafe in the hood. Locals of Guildford love dining at Boston Pizza, Akasaka Japanese Restaurant and Nando's Guildford. You can find pharmacies CanadaWide Pharmacy and Guildford Drugs 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. Take your pets to My Pillow Pets. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Mayfield Green. Schools in Guildford include Bonaccord and Mountainview Montessori. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
