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 Yale House. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with DQ Orange Julius in the hood. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at T&T Supermarket. Locals of Whalley love dining at Subway, Thai Express and Manchu Wok. Do you love to be outside? There are great parks in Whalley such as Central City Plaza and Holland Park. Alive Health care and Walmart Pharmacy are conveniently located pharmacies in Whalley. 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. Schools in Whalley include Old Yale Road, William Of Orange Christian and Kwantlen Park. There are many students in this neighbourhood as Simon Fraser University - Surrey Campus is located within it.
