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.
Suncliff Place has many popular bakeries including COBS Bread and Chez Christophe. There are some great cafes near Suncliff Place such as Leaf Tea Lounge, Murchie's, and Pho Hoa Noodle Soup. There is cuisine from all over the world available at White Rock Liquor Store. Locals of South Surrey love dining at Sawbuck's Neighbourhood Pub and White Spot White Rock. There is a surprising amount of green space with Hodgson Park and Bakerview Park nearby Suncliff Place. Pharmasave - White Rock is the pharmacy in South Surrey near Suncliff Place. Semiahmoo Shopping Centre is a shopping center in South Surrey that has something for everyone. South Surrey is lucky to be home to a hospital, X- Ray at Peace Arch Hospital. South Surrey has many local events taking place with Cheryl's Native Art (and e-com) and Pop-Up-Town catering to the arts scene. Nourish Hot Yoga White Rock is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Bosley's by Pet Valu. Entertainment in South Surrey is easy to come by with Hollywood Rialto Twin Theatre near Suncliff Place. Jessie Lee and H T Thrift are nearby schools for children living in South Surrey.
