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.
T&T Bakery is a great bakery near The Village at Surrey Place. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Blenz and Cafe Central. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Lotte Giants Market. Locals of Whalley love dining at Subway. You can spend the afternoon enjoying the outdoors at parks near The Village at Surrey Place like West Village Park and Central City Plaza. The closest pharmacy to The Village at Surrey Place is Alive Health care. 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 Read-Ability Services is in Whalley. Schools in Whalley include Old Yale Road and William Of Orange Christian. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Stenberg College is located within it. The closest subway station is Surrey Central Station.