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.
Real Canadian Superstore is a great bakery near Parkside Estates. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Groceries are close-at-hand with supermarkets G & A Family Grocery and Flavours at iba pa Filipino store close to Parkside Estates. Locals recommend eating at Boston Pizza and Sushi Line Japanese Restaurant in Newton - they have great food! The closest pharmacy to Parkside Estates is Loblaw pharmacy. King's Cross Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. Pet owners will enjoy there is King George Veterinary Hospital in Newton. Local schools of Newton include Frank Hurt and Surrey Muslim.