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.
Fresgo Inn Restaurant is a great bakery near Meddows. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like McDonald's. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Habib Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Tomato Shack Pizza, Nahm Thai Bistro and Domino's Pizza. You can find pharmacies Kingstons Pharmacy, Save-On-Foods, iCare Remedy'sRx Pharmacy within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, London Station Property, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. 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. Our Lady Of Good Counsel and Lena Shaw are nearby schools for children living in Whalley. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Surrey Community College- Bookkeeping Certificate (QuickBooks,Sage 50 Accounting) is located within it.
