Exciting things are happening in Surrey!

Colourful things. Innovative things. Creative things. one

of the fastest growing major cities in Canada, Surrey is

British Columbia’s second-largest city with more than 1,000

new residents each month, a testament to the area’s strong

character and welcoming spirit. The result of the growing

population is a diverse mix of ethnicities and cultures that

have given Surrey a palpable sense of excitement. Every

day this city is full of new experiences and surprises. The

city is constantly buzzing with busy sidewalks, street front

patios, new arts and culture venues, two modern University

campuses and a genuine passion for life.

Surrey is a city where people want to live, work and play.

Sitting nicely between a curve of the Fraser River to the

north, and the Canada-US border to the south, the

city has an enviable geographic position as a gateway

between Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

From Surrey it’s a quick jaunt to both the Vancouver

and abbotsford International airports and the Peace

arch and Pacifi c Border crossings.

Surrey is expected to surpass Vancouver’s population

by the year 2021, but as fast as Surrey is growing it has

maintained a balance between old and new. The city’s

dual identities unite at the Surrey Museum, where

unique artifacts, images and interactive displays

have been put together in a stunning new space that

highlights Surrey’s history.

One third of Surrey is protected agricultural

land, most of which is still actively farmed.

one such park is Elgin Park, the setting for

the Historic Stewart Farm. Here, visitors can

tour a beautifully restored 1894 farmhouse,

pole barn and heirloom gardens in a pastoral

setting on the Nicomekl River. Whether you

are crossing the border or not, nearby Peace

arch Provincial Park is a beautiful place to

spend the day with gardens, playgrounds,

picnic areas and historical monuments.

after a round of golf on one of Surrey’s ten

golf courses, stay nearby at one of the many

affordable accommodations offering stayand-

play packages.

At any time of year there’s something going

on in Surrey. Perhaps the city’s best-known

annual event is the Cloverdale Rodeo and

Country Fair. This internationally renowned

event has been thrilling crowds for more than

100 years. Get your boots on (and maybe a 10

gallon hat) to enjoy a parade, old-fashioned

saloons, and the west coast lumberjack show

and agriculture exhibits.