Surrey is Vancouver's largest suburb in both population and area, containing a sizable immigrant population mostly from India and other parts of Asia. Because of this, Surrey is very culturally diverse. Surrey is mostly a working-class suburb, but it does have some of its own industry -- mostly factories and warehouses.
The city is divided by North and South, mostly by demographics and economics. North Surrey is for the most part middle class, while South Surrey is much more affluent. South Surrey, often referred to as White Rock (actually a different city), borders the United States and the Pacific Ocean through the beaches of Whiterock Beach, Crescent Beach, and Mud Bay.
Surrey has a number of neighbourhoods. These include:
Surrey City Centre - A gleaming new high-rise neighborhood around the Surrey Central Skytrain station.
Whalley - North of the city, on the Fraser River. Poorer than the rest of town.
Newton - An old village, absorbed by Surrey, and now home to corporate office parks. It's roughly in the middle of Surrey (by land area).
Guildford - Home to Guildford Town Shopping Centre and Guildford Surrey Public Library. It is west of the city center.
Cloverdale - Cloverdale is a historic village known for its small town charm. If you love antiques, then you have come to the right place. The traditional Cloverdale Town Centre is well known for being the “Antique Capital of BC”, famous for its antiques and collectibles.
Cresent Beach - One of the sunniest beaches in the Greater Vancouver region. Popular activities at Crescent Beach include swimming, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, and boating. There are shops nearby and restaurants with ocean views. It is in South Surrey, near White Rock.
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