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.
There are some great cafes near Stratford Garden such as Java Hut and Provoke Cafe. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Sandcastle Bowl Bar & Grill and Boston Pizza. There is a surprising amount of green space with Bakerview Park nearby Stratford Garden. You can find pharmacies Medsforless and The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy within walking distance. Windsor Square Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. Sandcastle Fitness 24HR Club South Surrey/White Rock is the local gym. Take your pets to Peace Arch Veterinary Hospital. Jessie Lee and White Rock Christian are nearby schools for children living in South Surrey.