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.
Become a Condo Dork
If you're looking for more condo buildings around this area, the buildings Arbourside Court and Ashlea Gate are nearby.
Veneto's Cakes & Pastries is a great bakery near New Town Plaza. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Espresso Cafe and Starbucks. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Fruiticana. Locals of Newton love dining at Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza, Planet India Restaurant and Garcha Bros Meat Shop & Poultry. There is a surprising amount of green space with The Plot Community Sharing Garden nearby New Town Plaza. Somerset Pharmacy Services is the pharmacy in Newton near New Town Plaza. Somerset Square is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. Newton is lucky to be home to a hospital, Surrey Animal Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at AgentC Gallery. Anytime Fitness & Move to Motion - Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to King George Veterinary Hospital. Entertainment in Newton is easy to come by with Hollywood 3 Cinemas near New Town Plaza. Local schools of Newton include Surrey Muslim and Frank Hurt. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Academy of Learning College is located within it.