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.
The Guildford Marquis and Sunwest Estates are nearby condo buildings.
Grab some fresh goodies at nearby bakeries Saint Germain Bakery and Cinnzeo. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Presotea and Teavana. There is cuisine from all over the world available at Mar Mac Grocery and M&M Food Market. Locals of Guildford love dining at Boston Pizza, Akasaka Japanese Restaurant and Nando's Guildford. You can find pharmacies Walmart Pharmacy, CanadaWide Pharmacy, Guildford Drugs within walking distance. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Guildford, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Guildford has many local events taking place with Art Image Gallery and Blue Lotus Art Gallery catering to the arts scene. Animal enthusiasts, good news My Pillow Pets and Petcetera are in Guildford. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near The Stanley. Schools in Guildford include Bonaccord and Hjorth Road. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.