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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14056 75 Avenue in Surrey: East Newton House for sale : MLS®# R2866370
14056 75 Avenue Surrey V3W 7A7 
$1,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2866370
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,420 sq. ft.
Renovated home in an Excellent location, 5 Bed 4 bath, 3 bed 2 full bath upstairs, 1+1 two basements suites, sittion on 6781 sf lot, whole house rented for $5400 per month, close to schools, shopping, restaurants, & local transit hub. new drive way, 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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12625 HAMPTON Court in Surrey: West Newton House for sale in "HAMPTON" : MLS®# R2868179
12625 HAMPTON Court Surrey V3W 1N2
$1,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868179
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 2,217 sq. ft.
Immaculate...Very well kept 3 LEVEL HOUSE WITH RENTAL SUITE. Spacious living room, dining room and separate family room, Kitchen with maple cabinets & quartz counter on the main floor, 3 bedrooms & 2 full bath upstairs. one bedroom basement suite with separate entry, rented month to month to a very nice family. Many updates done recently like updated bathrooms, kitchen counters, paint & flooring thru out. High end finishing, double garage, absolutely move-in Ready, Great location easy access to Vancouver, Langley Hwy 91 or 99 and Highway 10. Walking distance to both levels of School, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, transportation and shopping. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-Alliance R.E.S. - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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7366 123 Street in Surrey: West Newton House for sale : MLS®# R2867709
7366 123 Street Surrey V3W 5S3
$1,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2867709
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 1,877 sq. ft.
This prime location two-story house features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, PLUS a den with the potential to add a basement suite. Plenty of natural light illuminates the updated kitchen, which boasts stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. The backyard includes a covered patio, perfect for family entertainment. Conveniently location near Gurdwara, Mosque, Strawberry Hill Plaza, and schools. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Global Force Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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9337 135 Street in Surrey: Queen Mary Park Surrey House for sale in "QUEEN MARY PARK" : MLS®# R2870701
9337 135 Street Surrey V3V 5T9
$1,299,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870701
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,800 sq. ft.
Prime Location of 2 storey basement entry, beautiful House in the heart of Cedar Hills Area. House is sitting on Large big lot 8070 sqft with back lane access. Great view of School grounds at the front and Park, Cul-de-sac towards north side of Property, makes it very quiet and private. Main floor features Kitchen, Living room, family room, 4 bedrooms, storage and sundeck. Downstairs in the basement comprises 4 bedroom, living, kitchen and more storage. Updates include Double glazed windows all over, upstairs kitchen and bathroom. Both level of schools are at walking distance. Close to Surrey memorial hospital. Skytrain and Shopping. Open House, Friday April 26, 5-7 pm & April 27, 1-4 pm. Sunday only by appt. Offer if any on Monday at 5.00pm. More detailsListed by Amex - Fraseridge Realty - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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66 5811 122 Street in Surrey: Panorama Ridge Townhouse for sale in "Lakebridge" : MLS®# R2871338
66 5811 122 Street Surrey V3X 3N5
$1,298,900Residential Attached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2871338
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,551 sq. ft.
Deluxe size and deluxe finishing awaits in your new home at Lakebridge #66. You will love the large floorplan featuring 3500+ square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms & lots of space for your house sized furniture. Updates include new appliances, lighting, vinyl plank flooring, quartz counters, updated ensuite & powder room. Enjoy happy hour on your new, west facing low maint. composite patio deck. Two year old roof for peace of mind. Lower floor features amazing media room, large bedroom for teens w/storage & laundry. Parking for 4 with SxS double garage and ample driveway. Clubhouse includes large party room for your special events. Walk to bus. Short hop to shops & Delta Watershed Park. 2 pets welcome. More detailsListed by Royal LePage Northstar Realty (S. Surrey) - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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