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.
Hillcrest Bakery & Deli is a great bakery near Semiah. There are some great cafes near Semiah such as Bean Around The World and Tabletop Crepes and Games. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Supermarket Ltd and Howes Market. Locals recommend eating at Pho 777 Vietnamese Restaurant White Rock - they have great food! You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks near Semiah like Bryant Park and Hodgson Park. You can find pharmacies WHITE ROCK PHARMACY, Rexall, 49TH PARALLEL PHARMACY & TRAVEL CLINIC within walking distance. White Rock is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Morosan Fine Arts, Pop-Up-Town and White Rock Gallery. Northern Taekwon-Do Academy & Westcoast Yoga and Wellness are the local gyms. Take your pets to Critters & Friends Pet Supplies Ltd. The local school in White Rock is White Rock.
