Surrey

Stretching between the Fraser River and the United States/Canada border, Surrey is Metro Vancouver’s largest city by area and the second largest by population, with an estimated 500,000 residents. Accessible via the Skytrain’s Expo line, which connects it to downtown Vancouver in just over 30 minutes, Surrey is a rapidly growing urban center that maintains strong ties to its rural heritage. The historic heart of the area, Cloverdale, hosts Canada’s second-largest community rodeo and offers antique stores and country fun like exploring a corn maze. Known as the "City of Parks," Surrey boasts nearly one third of its area as park or agricultural land, including Bear Creek Gardens and 400 other parks. It also features opportunities for bird watching at Boundary Bay, 16 golf courses, and scenic strolls along Crescent Beach. Surrey’s vibrant cultural life includes an award-winning arts center, an acclaimed art gallery, and significant Indian community events like the Diwali festival and Vaisakhi parade, as well as a bustling Punjabi Market neighborhood.