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.
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Camden Court and Cedarbrae Estates are nearby condo buildings.
T&T Bakery is a great bakery near The Village. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Blenz, DQ Orange Julius, and CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice. There is cuisine from all over the world available at T&T Supermarket. Locals of Whalley love dining at Subway and Thai Express. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Whalley such as Central City Plaza, West Village Park, and Civic Plaza. You can find pharmacies Alive Health care and Walmart Pharmacy within walking distance. Central City Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Whalley that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Smart Frames & Accents. She's Fit is a super popular fitness center with locals. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Fraser Library is in Whalley. The local school in Whalley is Old Yale Road. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Stenberg College is located within it. Ride the subway underground, the closest station is Surrey Central Station.