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.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Daisee's bakeshop and Fresh St. Market - Fleetwood Surrey. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Locals of Fleetwood Town Centre love dining at Top In Town Pizza and Pink Lotus Pho. There is a surprising amount of green space with Francis Park nearby Oasis. You can find pharmacies Wescana Pharmacy (Fleetwood) and Pharmasave Fleetwood within walking distance. Fleetwood Park Village is a shopping center in Fleetwood Town Centre that has something for everyone. Surrey Martial Arts Academy is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to All Critters Animal Hospital. Schools in Fleetwood Town Centre include Sunnyside and Frost Road.
