Long Distance Moving within Canada - Surrey
Surrey - Community Overview
Englishman H. J. Brewer looked across the Fraser River from New Westminster and the land reminded him of his native home Surrey, England and so the community of Surrey began. Surrey grew slowly in the beginning, with only a double span bridge across the Fraser (1904) providing the only access to New Westminster and Vancouver. With the opening of the Pattullo Bridge, built in 1937 along with railways and roads, steady industrial and commercial growth occurred, which was furthered by an influx of people from the drought-stricken Prairies in the 1930s.
Political unrest led to the recession in 1957 of Ward 7, which broke away and became the municipality of White Rock. In 1960, the opening of the Port Mann Bridge and subsequent freeway development brought further growth and change.
Today, Surrey can boast of its’ major highways, deep sea docks and international airport all of which make Surrey an easy access for local, national and international markets. The Skytrain Rapid Transit System travels to Vancouver, making it a quick 35 minute ride.
The City of Surrey is an amalgamation of the following communities, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Whalley, Guildford, Newton and South Surrey. Surrey is situated in the Greater Vancouver Regional District, on the Canada/US border, beside the Fraser River.
Highways #1, (Trans-Canada Highway), #99 and #91, all access Surrey.
Surrey has a population of approximately 394,976.
For more information about Surrey:
Weather
Surrey has an average July temperature of 18.3°C and an average January temperature of 3.7°C. The average annual precipitation is 1354 mm.
For daily or historical weather conditions, visit:
Media
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local
newspaper:
The Leader
Surrey Now
https://www.surreynowleader.com/
The Link
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrolment procedures, please contact:
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School District #36 -Surrey
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Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique (School District 93)
For information on the Roman Catholic Separate Schools, please contact:
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Catholic Independent Schools of the Vancouver Archdiocese
Additional educational institutes:
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Kwantlen University College
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Simon Fraser University
Medical Information
Surrey Memorial Hospital
13750 - 96 Ave.
Surrey, BC
V3V 1Z2
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Locations/Surrey/surrey-memorial-hospital#.YUHde50zY2x
Public Services
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Cable TV
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Hydro
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Gas
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Water
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Utility Billing
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Garbage/Recycling
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Telephone
TRANSPORTATION
Motor Vehicle and Driver Licencing
ICBC
https://www.icbc.com/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transit
TransLink
COMMUNITY
Culture & Recreation
Surrey Public Library
https://www.surreylibraries.ca/
Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex
https://www.surrey.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/surrey-sport-leisure-complex
Newton Recreation Centre
South Surrey Recreation Centre & Arena
North Surrey Recreation Centre & Arena
For information about upcoming events in Surrey, visit:
Sports and Leisure
Culture & Recreation
Golf Courses
Northview Golf & Country Club
https://www.northviewgolf.com/
Morgan Creek Golf Course
https://www.morgancreekgolf.com/
Eaglequest Golf
Surrey Golf Club
Peace Portal Golf Course
Special Attractions
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Annual Events
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Surrey Urban Farmers Market
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Surrey Museum
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Surrey Art Centre
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Bear Creek Park
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Crescent Beach
GROCERY STORES
To find a grocery store in the Surrey area, visit:
Loblaws
Save on Foods
Safeway
Marketplace IGA
Buy-Low Foods
Specialty Stores
Choices Mart
Natural & Organic Grocery
https://www.choicesmarkets.com/
T & T Supermarket
Asian Grocery
https://www.tntsupermarket.com/
Shopping Centres
Central City
10153 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC
V3T 2W1
Guildford Mall
2695 Guildford Town Centre
Surrey, BC
V3R 7C1
https://www.guildfordtowncentre.com/en/
Semiahmoo Shopping Centre
1701 - 152nd St.
Surrey, BC
V4A 4N3
Entertainment
To find a movie theatre near you, visit:
Restaurants
To find local restaurants, visit:
https://www.restaurantica.com/
Nightlife
For information on bars and nightclubs, visit:
Parks to Visit
Bear Creek Park
Cresent Beach
Moving Tips Brochures
Call at 1-888-708-7700 to order the following brochures:
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Protecting your goods in transit
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Handling dangerous goods
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Do-it-yourself packing guide
