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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like The Modern General Store Inc.. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Hi Sushi and Tap Restaurant. There is a surprising amount of green space with Rosemary Heights Park and Blumsen Park nearby Rockwell. You can find pharmacies Morgan Creek Pharmacy, Thrifty Foods Pharmacy, Fizibloom within walking distance. CORPORATE CENTRE is a shopping center in Rosemary Heights Central that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Apple Museum. Morgan Creek Yoga is the local gym. The local school in Rosemary Heights Central is Rosemary Heights.