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.
Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Chalo Freshco. Whether you are looking for brunch, a quick snack or a quality dinner Newton has plenty of options like Chicken World and Planet India Restaurant. Newton offers a lifestyle full of green space for outdoor lovers, parks include Newton Pond Park and The Plot Community Sharing Garden. FreshCo Pharmacy Newton is the pharmacy in Newton near Upton Place. Newton Town Centre is a shopping center in Newton that has something for everyone. Newton is lucky to be home to a hospital, Surrey Animal Hospital. Anytime Fitness is a super popular fitness center with locals. Entertainment in Newton is easy to come by with Hollywood 3 Cinemas near Upton Place. The local school in Newton is Georges Vanier.