Geography and Demography
Surrey is a municipality on the Fraser River near its discharge into the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland at the southwestern corner of the Canadian Province of British Columbia. A part of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, after Vancouver it is the second city of the district and of the province. The municipal area of more than 120 square miles extends from the river 15 miles southwards to the international border at Blaine in the State of Washington. The 2011 Census reported a population of 468,251, a growth from 394,976 in 2006.
Recent History
Surrey incorporated in 1879. After the construction of the Pattullo Bridge across the river from New Westminster to Surrey in 1937, dramatic expansion followed. In the 1950s, the Whalley/North Surrey neighbourhood filled with homes for commuters to Burnaby and Vancouver. In the 1980s and 1990s, Surrey received new residents from all over Canada and the world, especially Asia. The growing City of Surrey soon may surpass Vancouver in population.
Transportation
Highway 1 of the Trans-Canada Highway passes through the Guildford section of Surrey on its eastern transcontinental course. In the early 1990s, rail transit returned when the SkyTrain Expo Line added four Surrey stations with 35-minute service to downtown Vancouver. Vancouver International Airport, 17 miles to the west, operates daily flights to destinations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Abbotsford International Airport, 15 miles to the east, operates daily flights to Calgary and Edmonton and seasonal flights to Puerto Vallarta in Mexico.
Sustainability PlanIn 2008, the Surrey Council created the Surrey Sustainability Charter, a comprehensive plan to guide urban development of the growing city. The charter has conceptual goals, a framework for action, and an implementation strategy breaking sustainable development down into socio-cultural, economic, and environmental aspects. Preservation of agricultural reserves as a good investment in husbandry is an important part of the plan. The goals are to encourage urban agriculture, reduce reliance on food transport, improve food quality and availability, and develop value-adding food processing agribusinesses. |
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Surrey Town Centres
The six town centres are Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, and Whalley/City Centre. Cloverdale, settled in the mid to late 1800s, has grown from a rural, agricultural community into a hub of commerce still retaining much of its historic charm. The Cloverdale Fairgrounds host an annual rodeo.
Fleetwood residents named their sector in honour of a local soldier killed in the First World War and commemorated by a statue in front of the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library. The Fleetwood Community Association, formed in 1923, sponsors the annual Fleetwood Festival to promote and celebrate the local heritage. Besides the community centre, Fleetwood residents and their guests enjoy recreation at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex with aquatic facilities and Fleetwood Park with landscaped trails, gardens, and playing fields.
In Guildford commercial activity centres on 152 Street and 104 Avenue around the Guildford Town Centre Mall. (On the Surrey traffic grid, streets run north-south in ascending numerical order from west to east and avenues east-west in ascending numbers from south to north.) Guilford Town Centre businesses have good access to the Trans-Canada Highway and convenient proximity to the terminal station of the SkyTrain Expo Line. Residential growth proceeds in the Fraser Heights neighbourhood, a good investment overlooking the river.
Newton’s namesake is E J Newton, who in 1886 settled at what is now 72 Avenue and 124 Street near the present town centre at the intersection of 72 Avenue and King George Boulevard. In Newton are the historic Sullivan Community Hall and the Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society.
The South Surrey historic resort community of Crescent Beach is a popular attraction. The Historic Stewart Farm in Elgin Heritage Park gives visitors a colorful glimpse of Surrey’s farming history
Whalley, once merely a gas station with a small store, is today a thriving urban core with Simon Fraser University Surrey, Surrey Memorial Hospital, shopping opportunities, and recreational attractions. Whalley/Surrey City Centre is now the region’s second downtown.
New Surrey Live MLS Listings
Surrey, a Great Community
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8484 120A Street in Surrey: Queen Mary Park Surrey House for sale in "Queen Mary Park" : MLS®# R2841587
8484 120A Street Surrey V3W 9R3 
$1,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2841587
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,680 sq. ft.
LOCATION! LOCATION! PERFECT house for a first time buyer, investor or a developer, Live now and build your dream house later. Located in Queen Mary Park has almost all the amenities within walking distance, shopping, schools, transit, restaurants, recreational centre, parks etc etc. Update includes new paint, roof, hot water tank and flooring. Functional floor plan with good sized bedrooms on the top floor, huge kitchen, large family room and big back yard makes it a perfect cozy house to live and entertain family and friends.Don't miss out on this one! More detailsListed by RE/MAX City Realty
- Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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16881 80 Avenue in Surrey: Fleetwood Tynehead House for sale : MLS®# R2865110
16881 80 Avenue Surrey V4N 4Y8
$1,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865110
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,973 sq. ft.
Don't miss this excellent chance to make this expansive 3900+ sq ft custom-built home yours! Welcome to this exquisite home, nestled on a serene street in the prestigious Fleetwood neighbourhood. This rare gem, a Rancher with a Full Basement, boasts 6 spacious bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 3 cozy fireplaces, ensuring ample room for your family to thrive. As you enter, you are greeted by hardwood floors and a grand foyer with vaulted ceilings, leading seamlessly to an open concept living and sunny south-facing dining area. The kitchen has been meticulously updated with Quartz Countertops, S/S appliances, and Soft-Closing cabinets. The expansive basement features a Home Theatre Space & Suite Options for Mortgage Help. A/C incl. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity in unbeatable location! More detailsListed by RE/MAX 2000 Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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13435 61A Avenue in Surrey: Panorama Ridge House for sale : MLS®# R2870867
13435 61A Avenue Surrey V3X 1L9
$1,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870867
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,072 sq. ft.
Beautiful and bright 2 storey home in cul-de-sac location. Glass doors leading to living room featuring large bay windows and gorgeous stone gas fireplace. Newer carpets throughout home. Walk-thru kitchen with stainless steel appliances and eating area. Formal dining room open to living room, perfect for entertaining. Covered patio off family room and powder room on main floor. Upper floor has 4 bedrooms. Large master bedroom with nicely renovated ensuite. Mountain views from top floor. Shed in fully fenced backyard. Perfect family home. North Ridge Elementary and Panorama Ridge Secondary school catchments. Lots of parking. More detailsListed by Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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12881 CARLUKE Crescent in Surrey: Queen Mary Park Surrey House for sale : MLS®# R2878116
12881 CARLUKE Crescent Surrey V3V 6Y9
$1,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2878116
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 2,227 sq. ft.
Well maintained split level 4 br family home in popular Queen Mary neighborhood! Lots of new and newer homes in this great location! Lots of real 3/4" hardwood flooring, vinyl windows with wood casing, hot water heating & gas fireplace. Large family room opens out to sunny southern backyard! Big level lot, great starter home for young family now or future development site! Good sized crawl space for storage! Same owners since '86! OPEN HOUSE MAY 5 SUN 2-4. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Select Properties - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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14056 75 Avenue in Surrey: East Newton House for sale : MLS®# R2878830
14056 75 Avenue Surrey V3W 7A7
$1,499,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2878830
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,420 sq. ft.
Renovated two storey home in an excellent location close to schools, shopping, restaurants & local transit hub.Total 2 (1+1) basement suites. A very welcoming home with updated washrooms, new kitchen, new flooring and new paint, brand new fireplace, updated driveway. More detailsListed by Planet Group Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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