Experience Surrey, BC's Diverse, Exciting, and Active Lifestyle
Trek through our coastal forest trails, live life to the fullest at our many events & festivals and enjoy the mountain air at over 570 active and passive parks and 207 natural-area-only parks. Surrey is alive with events, festivals, galleries and culture!
Award-winning, world-class recreation facilities, including pools, gyms, and ice rinks
Surrey Fusion Festival encourages cultural expression through inclusive programming, food, education, and connection
Canada's second largest rodeo and country fair since 1938
Western Canada's largest in city, annual 2 day music festival
Metro Vancouver's Largest Indoor Family Fun park
Surrey’s Cultural Corridor features art galleries, cultural centres, and public art
Surrey BC is a relatively more affordable place to live in Metro Vancouver
The cost of living in Surrey BC is significantly lower than it is in Vancouver. Surrey is one of the most affordable cities in the lower mainland region when it comes to home ownership, rent, and groceries.
|
Cost of Living Comparison |
Surrey |
Vancouver |
Burnaby |
Richmond |
New Westminster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Average home price |
$872,000 |
$1,300,000 |
$918,000 |
$1,200,000 |
$781,000 |
|
Median rent for 2-bedroom unit |
$2,475 |
$3,500 |
$3,113 |
$2,500 |
$2,700 |
|
Average monthly childcare fees |
$1,347 |
$1,525 |
$1,151 |
$1,346 |
$1,134 |
|
Average monthly grocery costs |
$755 |
$834 |
$752 |
$746 |
$752 |
Sources: Zolo, 2022; Zumper, 2022; Fee surveys from Metro Vancouver Child Care Resource and Referral Centres; and Statistics Canada Vancouver Survey of Household Spending
Surrey BC is a foodie’s heaven with endless dining options for all tastes
With over 150 ethnic origins represented in Surrey, explore a wide selection of authentic and delicious cuisines from around the world.
Life in Surrey, BC
