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
Park George Phase II and The Holland are nearby condo buildings.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Merienda Bake Shop, Nipa Hut Filipino Food Store, and Fresgo Inn Restaurant. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Blenz Coffee. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Big Bazaar and Express Convenience Store. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Taste Of Punjab, Surrey Central Pizza Point and Boston Pizza. There is a surprising amount of green space with Holland Park nearby Park Place. You can find pharmacies Kingstons Pharmacy, Medica Pharmacy Ltd., Shoppers Drug Mart within walking distance. King George Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. Many gyms and fitness centers are popular with residents of Whalley. Some of these facilities are GKFITNESS, Fit For Women Gym Ltd and She's Fit in Whalley. The local school in Whalley is A H P Matthew. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Discovery Community College is located within it. The closest subway station is King George Station.