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.
Short & Sweet Patisserie and Bakery is a great bakery near Northview Walk. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Fruiticana. Locals recommend eating at Golden Sweets & Restaurant and Glenwood Pizza And Curry House in Cloverdale - they have great food! You can find pharmacies Peoples Pharmacy #377, Peoples Pharmacy, Green Cross Medical Clinic and Peoples Pharmacy within walking distance. Emerge Fitness Studio is the local gym. Schools in Cloverdale include Surrey Centre, A J McLellan and George Greenaway.
