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.
Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Fruiticana. Locals of Newton love dining at Planet India Restaurant and Canadian 2 For 1 Pizza. Somerset Pharmacy Services and Safeway Pharmacy Newton are conveniently located pharmacies in Newton. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Somerset Square, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. 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 is a super popular fitness center with locals. Entertainment in Newton is easy to come by with Hollywood 3 Cinemas near Newton Park. Schools in Newton include Georges Vanier and M B Sanford. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Academy of Learning College is located within it.
