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 bakery, T&T Bakery. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like DQ Orange Julius. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Hi-Way Market and T&T Supermarket. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Subway, Manchu Wok and Thai Express. There is a surprising amount of green space with Holland Park nearby Rockland. Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart Pharmacy are conveniently located pharmacies in Whalley. Central City Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Smart Frames & Accents. She's Fit is a super popular fitness center with locals. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Fraser Library is in Whalley. The local school in Whalley is Betty Huff. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Brighton College is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is King George Station.