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.
Jujhar's Dessert Bar, Organic Warehouse, and PricePro are great bakeries near Parkglen. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Captain's Nook and Buy N Save Grocery Supermarket. Locals recommend eating at Spice of Nepal Restaurant and Old Surrey Restaurant in Newton - they have great food! You can find pharmacies Prime Care Pharmacy- Remedy's RX- and Surrey Pharmacy within walking distance. Newton Square Mall is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Newton Cultural Centre. Planet Fitness & She's Fit are super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to VCA Canada Newton Animal Hospital. Local schools of Newton include W E Kinvig and Gabrielle-Roy.
