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.
A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with The Modern General Store Inc. in the hood. Locals of Rosemary Heights Central love dining at Hi Sushi and Tap Restaurant. There is a surprising amount of green space with Rosemary Heights Park nearby Sundance. You can find pharmacies Fizibloom and Morgan Creek Pharmacy 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. Palmer's Pro Fitness & Morgan Creek Yoga are the local gyms. The local school in Rosemary Heights Central is Rosemary Heights.
