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.
Tasters Bakery is a great bakery near Westchester Place. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with Snowy Village Surrey and Bubble Waffle Cafe in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at T&T Supermarket, M&M Food Market, and Big C Cargo Canada and Big C Sari-sari Store. Locals recommend eating at Boston Pizza and Akasaka Japanese Restaurant in Guildford - they have great food! CanadaWide Pharmacy and Guildford Drugs are conveniently located pharmacies in Guildford. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Guildford Centre, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Entertainment in Guildford is easy to come by with Landmark Cinemas near Westchester Place. Local schools of Guildford include Bonaccord, Mountainview Montessori and Johnston Heights. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Pacific Link College is located within it.
