Surrey
T he City of Surrey is BC’s second-largest municipality and one of the fastest growing major cities in Canada. Surrey is an ethnically diverse city with vibrant South Asian and East Asian populations, providing unique shopping and dining opportunities.
Surrey is known as the “City of Parks”. It is home to roughly 2,400 hectares (6,000 acres) of parkland and designated green space that offer many beautiful trails and walkways. Visitors to Surrey can also enjoy the outdoors while discovering the forests and sandy beaches in the area or teeing off at one of its championship golf courses.
Transportation
To Richmond:
Richmond is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Surrey. Public transit buses connect Surrey and Richmond. Кстати, а играете ли вы в Шахматы?!
To Vancouver:
Vancouver is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from Surrey. The cities are linked by public transit buses and the SkyTrain rapid transit system. The SkyTrain is usually the most efficient option for traveling to Vancouver from northern parts of Surrey, while express buses are usually quickest when coming from southern Surrey.
To West Vancouver:
West Vancouver is approximately 50 minutes’ drive from Surrey. Vancouver’s public transit system links the two cities via bus, SkyTrain, and/or SeaBus passenger ferry.
To Whistler:
Whistler is approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Surrey. There are no direct buses to Whistler from Surrey, however coach services to Whistler depart from both Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport. Passengers may take public transit to one of these locations, then transfer to a coach.
Accommodation
Surrey offers plentiful hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and RV parks. Many of these, as well as campgrounds, can be found along the King George Highway near the US border, and in the downtown area. The Guildford and Cloverdale areas also offer hotels and motels, while the beachside community of White Rock provides numerous bed and breakfasts.
Things To Do
Golf enthusiasts have the opportunity to play a round at one of Surrey’s several all-season championship golf courses. Visitors hoping to hit the slopes or experience other snow sports can easily head out to the North Shore Mountains’ three renowned ski areas (Grouse, Cypress and Mount Seymour), which are less than an hour’s drive from Surrey and feature world-class amenities.
Those interested in the arts and culture of the area can explore the Surrey Museum, the Surrey Art Gallery, and the Bell Performing Arts Centre, for live theatre, dance and music performances. Historic Stewart Farm offers history buffs guided tours of a beautifully restored 1894 farmhouse, barn and blacksmith shop.
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