Surrey, British Columbia

Surrey is known as the City of Parks for good reason. Although, according to geographical area, Surrey is the largest city in BC, it is filled with forests, rivers, and beaches. The 347,825 people who live there enjoy 2,185 hectares (5,400 acres) of green spaces and designated parkland. Surrey is accessible to Vancouver and its cultural offering by Skytrain (or a 40-minute ride) and borders Washington State, providing easy access to cross-border shopping excursions.

No stranger to excitement, every year Surrey hosts a variety of festivals and events including the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition. And, in July 2004, Surrey had the honor of hosting the Canada Cup International Women's Fastpitch Tournament, which represents the some of the world's top female ball players.

The area's mild weather means there's always something to do outside. Surrey has an array of golf courses, tennis courts, swimming pools, and recreation centers. The Serpentine Wildlife Area and the Rainforest Reptile Refuge will keep your family busy for a few weekends. Or, for fun, test out your orientation skills on one of the area's two corn mazes. Those who love to fish have an abundance of choices – fishing for salmon, chum, steelhead, or cutthroat in the surrounding rivers or heading to the Pacific Ocean for the really big catch. And, since much of the area surrounding the city is agricultural, residents also have access to fresh produce, and the city's regular farmer's market provides the best from Surrey's rural neighbors.

Enjoy the weather, the facilities, and your beautiful surroundings. Welcome to your own vast parkland. Welcome to Surrey.

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