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South Surrey 8 Cloverdale / Clayton 9 Newton 11 Guildford / Fraser Heights 15 Whalley / City Centre 17 Fleetwood 19

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South Surrey The historic resort community of Crescent Beach is one of South Surrey’s most popular attractions. Just up the road, the Historic Stewart Farm, located in Elgin Heritage Park, provides a glimpse of Surrey’s farming history.

South Surrey is also home to a number of premier recreational facilities such as Softball City, South Surrey Recreation Centre and Hazelmere Country Club. Recent development in the Grandview Heights neighbourhood has created new shopping opportunities in close proximity to new residential neighbourhoods. South Surrey also offers convenient connections to the United States through the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings.

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Cloverdale/Clayton Settled in the mid- to late-1800s, Cloverdale grew from a largely rural and agricultural community into a bustling hub of commercial activity due in large part to its strategic location and connections to the railway. Today, Cloverdale is home to the Museum of Surrey and archives facility, unique heritage buildings and a quaint “Main Street” that retains much of its historic ambiance. Each May long weekend, Cloverdale Fairgrounds plays host to the Cloverdale Rodeo, one of Surrey’s largest annual events, and the neighbourhood’s Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre is the site for the city’s large annual Canada Day celebration.

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Newton Newton is named after settler E.J. Newton who, in 1886, settled at what is now 72nd Avenue and 124th Street.

The BC Electric Railway stimulated Newton’s growth and helped to establish the corner of 72nd Avenue and King George Boulevard as a town Centre. Newton also includes the historic village of Sullivan, located at 152nd Street and 64th Avenue. Today, Newton is home to a variety of educational, recreational and cultural facilities, including Surrey Arts Centre, Bell Centre for Performing Arts, Newton Cultural Centre, Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Newton Athletic Park. This hub of Surrey’s South Asian community also plays host to the annual Vaisakhi parade, which attracts close to 500,000 people annually, every spring.

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Guildford/Fraser Heights Early settlement in Guildford occurred in the Township of Port Kells which, in 1891, was connected by rail service to New Westminster. Since then, development has predominantly been centred on 152 Street and 104 Avenue in the area of Guildford Town Centre Mall. Businesses located in this area have good access to Highway 1.

More recently, residential development has occurred in the neighbourhood of Fraser Heights overlooking the Fraser River. Tynehead Regional Park offers natural walking trails, picnic areas and dog off-leash areas, and is home to the Tynehead Fish Hatchery. Also, Surrey Bend Regional Park provides access to the Fraser River for non-motorized boating activity. Fraser Heights, a neighbourhood in Guildford, is located north of Highway 1.

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Whalley / City Centre Rachna Singh, MLA for Surrey-Green Timbers

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Whalley/City Centre The community takes its name from Arthur Whalley, who settled near the corner of King George Boulevard and 108th Avenue in 1925. The area, then known as Whalley’s corner, included a service station and small general store but quickly grew into a bustling commercial centre. Today, Whalley, sometimes known as North Surrey, is a thriving urban centre, home to Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, major shopping and recreational facilities, Surrey Memorial Hospital and destination parks including Green Timbers Urban Forest and Holland Park. Surrey City Centre has been identified as the region’s second downtown. It is currently seeing the development of a burgeoning civic precinct. From here, SkyTrain provides convenient access to downtown Vancouver and the rest of the region.

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Fleetwood

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Fleetwood The community of Fleetwood is named in honour of Lance Corporal Arthur Thomas Fleetwood, who died in the First World War. In 2008, Thomas Fleetwood was memorialized with a statue in front of the Fleetwood Community Centre and Library. In addition to the Fleetwood Community Centre, recreational facilities in Fleetwood include the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex and Fleetwood Park, which offer a variety of activities, including walking trails, gardens and playing fields. The 21st annual Fleetwood Festival will be held on Sept. 7.

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Surrey Lake Park, at 7500 152nd St.

Surrey, city of parks Throughout Surrey, you’ll discover something different to see and do at each of the city’s 200 parks, in every season of the year.

tive habitats by keeping yourself and dogs on the trail and out of the lake. In the 14600-block of 100th Ave.

Holland Park: The “Central Park” of Surrey City Centre is a contemporary urban park. At 10 hectares (25 acres), Holland Park offers a variety of amenities, including large sports fields, basketball courts, a playground, picnic areas and also Holland Gardens.

At 13428 Old Yale Road.

Bear Creek Park: When you explore Bear Creek Park, you’ll find the focal point for the arts at the Surrey Arts Centre, the cooling off point for the summer at the outdoor pool and the kids’ hot spot at the Bear Creek miniature train. At 13750 88th Ave.

Green Timbers Urban Forest: One of the city’s largest parks and home to over 10 kilometres of nature trails, a regularly stocked fishing lake, picnic areas, and the Surrey Nature Centre all nestled in a scenic second-growth forest.

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Surrey Bend Regional Park: Located on the banks of the Fraser River in the northeast corner of the city. The site is unique in many ways, including its position as one of the few remaining large, undyked sections of the lower Fraser River, and the unique ecological effects this creates. At 17775 104th Ave.

Newton Athletic Park: A premiere destination sporting and athletic park in the Lower Mainland. Currently, the Park is over 22 hectares and offers a wide range of active sporting facilities and amenities. At 7395 128th St. Hazelgrove Park: A new 3.5-hectares (8.65 acres) community park and is home to Surrey’s first purpose built parkour course.

Park features include a grass soccer field, playground and spray park, tennis courts, and basketball court. At 7080 190th St. Crescent Beach/Blackie Spit Park: Visit this beach/park for a fun day on the seaside. Enjoy swimming, beach volleyball and scenic views from the pier and nature trails. The best beach access points are found on Beecher Street,

Sullivan Street, and Target Street.

At Sullivan Point, you will find spots to play beach volleyball and a large grassy area ideal for a blanket picnic. At 12160 Beecher St. Mud Bay Park: Offers a scenic walk and a chance to see shorebirds and waterfowl in Canada’s most valued Important Bird Area: Boundary Bay. The nature trail is nearly three kilometres long and takes about 1.5 hours to walk.

Please note that from fall to early spring dogs, bikes, and horses are not permitted on the shoreline trails. At 13030 48th Ave. Surrey Lake Park: A scenic natural area featuring a large, human-made lake. The nature trail

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Holland Park, at King George Boulevard and Old Yale Road. walk is 1.5 kilometres long and takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please note that the lake is a sensitive habitat and for that reason dogs and water sports (including fishing, boating and swimming) are not permitted in the water. At 7500 152nd St. In Surrey, water spray parks

can be found at Newton Athletic Park (7395 128th St.), Cloverdale Athletic Park (6330 168th St.), Erma Stephenson Park (15920 110th Ave.), Goldstone Park (5850 146th St.), Bridgeview Park (12560 115th Ave.), Hawthorne Park (10513 144th Ave.) and Unwin Park (includes outdoor pool, 13313 68th Ave.).

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Surrey’s calendar of events, 2019-20 JUNE

Surrey Greek Food Festival: Annual event features food, dance and cultural fun from June 7 to 16, 2019, at Greek Orthodox church at 13181 96th Ave., Surrey. Info: surreygreekfoodfest.com, 604-4965099, Facebook.com/SurreyGreek.

Surrey Doors Open: The city’s seventh annual “open house” event takes place on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual one-day event is designed for organizations to invite community members to “discover the story behind every door”. This free event offers fun activities for all ages, behind-the-scenes guided tours, entertainment, contests, prizes and more. Almost 7,500 visitors attended in 2018.

5X Festival: A “South Asian millennial festival showcasing the best of music, art, film and fashion,” at venues in Surrey and Vancouver from June 12 to 16. “With over 12,000 attendees in 2018, 2019 will see us move closer to the dream of a world class festival and conference showcasing contemporary desi culture from around the globe,” says a post at 5xfest. com. Events include a free “5X Block Party” at Surrey’s Central City Plaza on June 15, at 13450 102nd Ave., featuring Mickey Singh, Raja Kumari, Intense and more.

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Surrey’s Greek Food Festival is held every June. nic grounds of the Historic Stewart Farm, on June 16. Chat with members of the Greater Vancouver Garden Railway Club and watch model trains as they chug around the farm grounds. Treat dad to lunch from a food truck and learn a little about Surrey’s railway past.

At 13723 Crescent Rd. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., call 604-592-6956.

Surrey Pride Festival: Annual community event planned on June 29 at Central City Shopping Centre’s plaza area, where the organization’s 20th anniversary will be celebrated with a party from 3 to 8 p.m. Attractions to include live music, drag, lip sync, vendor booths, a family zone and more.

Details: Surreypride.ca.

JULY

Surrey’s Canada Day event – among the largest in Canada –

will be held on Monday, July 1 at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale, featuring performances by rock band Our Lady Peace, Bif Naked and many others, plus rides, food, fireworks and more. Info: Surrey.ca/canadaday, 778-888-3671.

Sounds of Summer: This free concert series brings toe-tapping tunes to our beautiful park settings around the city, on select Wednesday evenings and also some Friday afternoons. For 2019, first up is the jazz-pop sounds of Caviar & Lace at Glades Garden (561 172nd St., South Surrey), with seven other performances on the calendar through to Aug. 21. The schedule can be found online at surrey.ca/ culture-recreation/13488.aspx., or call 604-501-5050.

FVDED in the Park: Annual two-day celebration of hip-hop/

electronic and pop music takes place at Surrey’s Holland Park on the weekend of July 5-6 this year, featuring Khalid, Zedd, Tory Lanez, French Montana and more others.

Complete details are posted at Fvdedinthepark.com.

“Gone Country”: Annual benefit concert for cancer-related charities will feature country music performances by Aaron Pritchett, George Canyon and others, on Saturday, July 20 at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. Tickets and info: Twinscancerfundraising.com.

Fusion Festival: Annual twoday concert and food festival at Surrey’s Holland Park on July 20 to July 21, featuring live entertainment, food pavilions and interactive cultural activities that will keep you busy throughout the weekend. Headliners this year are Nigerian Afro-pop artist 2Baba and Indian-Punjabi singer Sharry Mann. Free admission to the grounds. Thousands of people attend this festival every year.

For details, visit Surrey.ca/fusionfestival.

Aaron Pritchett at Gone Country, an annual benefit concert in July.

AUGUST

Americas Olympic softball qualifier: World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) to host tournament of women’s teams at South Surrey’s Softball City facility from Aug. 25 to Sept. 1. The event will showcase Team Canada and up

Surrey Fusion Festival brings music and food to Holland Park in July.

to 15 teams from North and South America all vying for two spots to qualify for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Info: americassoftballqualifier.com.

Movies Under the Stars: Grab a blanket and settle in for an outdoor movie on a big screen set up at Surrey’s Holland Park, on Saturday evenings every August. For series info and list of family-friendly movies to be shown in 2019, visit downtownsurreybia.com.

Clover Valley Beer Fest: Second-annual event offers an afternoon of cold beverages and live entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale. More than 40 breweries will return in 2019, offering more than 80 varieties of Surrey Community Guide | 27

Surrey celebrates Canada Day with a large event in Cloverdale every July 1. craft beer and cider. The festival also features food trucks, games and more. Info: cvbf.ca.

Fabulous Farm Race: Would you have made it as a pioneer? Find out as you team up with friends, co-workers or family in this race around Historic Stewart Farm, in South Surrey, on Aug. 10. “Bring your smartphone or tablet to record your race to pump water (no taps

here!), do laundry without a washing machine, dress like a pioneer (they didn’t have zippers) and more. There’s prizes and bragging rights to be won!” At 13723 Crescent Rd., 604-592-6956.

OCTOBER

Sugar Sammy: Montreal-raised comedian performs at Surrey’s Bell Performing Arts

Centre on Saturday, Oct. 5. Info: sugarsammy.com.

Surrey International Writers’ Conference: This annual event attracts hundreds of writers to the city from points around the globe, with workshops, panel discussions and “Night Owl” events at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel. The conference dates for 2019 are Oct. 25-27. Info: siwc.ca.

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Surrey’s springtime Vaisakhi Parade brings close to 500,000 people to streets of Newton every year.

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Surrey Remembers: Annual event at Surrey Museum and Archives marks Remembrance Day on Nov. 11. Children can make “peaceful crafts,” like tissue paper poppies and thankful artwork, to commemorate the day. View WWII documentary videos in the Museum’s theatre. By donation at 17710 56A Ave.

Surrey’s annual Tree Lighting Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at City Hall Plaza.

“Join Mayor and Council along with Frosty and Santa as they flip the switch to light the City’s official Christmas tree and kick off the holiday season in Surrey at this free family event. Free concerts, sleigh rides, food and fun activities all day long. Visit www.surrey.ca/

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Santa’s Parade of Lights: Dozens of light-adorned trucks and other vehicles parade through Cloverdale and Downtown Surrey on the first weekend of December, on Sunday, Dec. 1. A wonderful, family-friendly event. Info: Cloverdalebia.com.

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Party for the Planet: Every April, Surrey’s Party for the Planet brings one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in B.C. to Surrey City Hall, both on the plaza and indoors. The free event features live music, lots of family-friendly activities and many local “green” initiatives.

Surrey Festival of Dance: The Surrey Festival of Dance is the one of the largest amateur dance competitions held in North America, with more than 10,000 dancers crossing our stage. The festival runs for several weeks every March/April at Surrey Arts Centre. Info: 604-585-3320, Surreyfestival.com.

Surrey’s Vaisakhi Parade: Every April, millions of Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi Day, one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar. Parades celebrating the event are held in Sikh communities around the world. Info: Surrey.ca/culture-rec-

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Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair: Annual event fills Cloverdale Fairgrounds every May long weekend (third weekend of the month), featuring rodeo events at the Stetson Bowl plus live entertainment, food, rides, attractions and much more. Info: Cloverdalerodeo.com.

Surrey International Children’s Festival: For three days on the final weekend in May, this annual festival inspires young hearts and minds to the greater possibilities, at Surrey Arts Centre

and Bear Creek Park. Free site entrance, some ticketed shows.

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Golf in Surrey Guildford Golf & Country Club: Friendly staff will assist you in organizing your meeting, reception, golf tournament, and more. The course’s central location makes it ideal for any event from all areas of the Lower Mainland. At 7929 152nd St., 604-594-0282.

Northview Golf & Country Club: The personality and playing style of the course designer, the legendary Arnold Palmer, is reflected in the rolling green acreage. Palmer’s legacy is in each of the Ridge’s fairways, bunkers, water hazards and greens. At 6857 168th St., 604-574-0324.

Surrey Golf Club: “An oasis in the middle of the city” is how Surrey Golf Course is best described. The course features both the 6,781-yard 18-hole championship course and the 2,200-yard “Willows” executive nine-hole course. At 7700 168th St., 604-576-8253.

Morgan Creek Golf Course: On a beautiful site in South Surrey, architect Thomas McBroom has created one of Canada’s finest courses, ranked in the Top 50 in Canada by SCOREGolf Magazine. At 3500 Morgan Creek Way., 604-531-4653.

Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Course: Located in the Fleetwood area, this executive-length facility

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Peace Portal Golf Course: Located minutes from the U.S. border and established in 1928, Peace Portal is one of British Columbia’s oldest golf courses and is a local favorite, as well as a tourist destination. At 16900 4th Ave., 604-538-4818.

Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club: From the lush, green golf course, to the award-winning clubhouse and indoor tennis courts, Hazelmere offers all the amenities. At 18150 8th Ave., 604-538-1212.

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The long-running Surrey Festival of Dance is held every April at Surrey Arts Centre, at Bear Creek Park.

Arts and culture thrive in Surrey Surrey Arts Centre: This arts hub is home to Surrey Art Gallery, Surrey Civic Theatres’ Main Stage and Studio Theatre, and the Surrey International Children’s Festival, which is held annually on the fourth weekend in May. Located at Bear Creek Park, the arts centre offers a wide range of performances, art exhibits and classes throughout the year, and includes a gift shop stocked with items made by local artists. At 13750 88th Ave.; call 604-5015566 or visit surrey.ca/arts.

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Surrey’s UrbanScreen: Located on the west wall of Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre in Whalley, UrbanScreen is Canada’s largest, non-commercial screen dedicated to presenting digital artwork by regionally and internationally significant artists. The digital art is visible after dark, with different exhibits throughout the year. At 13458 107A Ave. Surrey Archives: Come here to learn about the history of the community. The Archives houses

incredible documents and photos about Surrey’s past and its people. Visit the heritage facility itself or experience your search online. The Archives offers a number of resources, programs and services. At 17671 56th Ave., in the 1912 Municipal Hall heritage building. Call 604-502-6459.

Historic Stewart Farm: Located in Elgin Heritage Park in South Surrey, this picturesque facility interprets the time period of 1890 to 1920. From teas to special events to programs for all ages, “The Farm” has something for everyone, all through the unique lens of Surrey’s past. Located at 13723 Crescent Rd., call 604-592-6956.

Bell Performing Arts Centre: With 1,052 seats, the “Bell” is one of Surrey’s largest performing arts spaces. Ideal for any type of event, the theatre has played host to both local and international performers. Located at Sullivan Heights Secondary, 6250 144th St., Newton, call 604507-6355.

Surrey Little Theatre: This small community theatre is home to a resident company that produces plays three times a year, in the Clayton area. At 7027 184th St., call 604-576-8451.

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Newton Cultural Centre: Home to the Arts Council of Surrey, the facility provides a hub for arts programs in Surrey and fosters creativity in the local arts community. This venue features a gallery, theatre/rehearsal hall and meeting space. At 13530 72nd Ave., call 604-594-2700.

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Go for an ‘Artwalk’ in City Centre Surrey is filled with some amazing works of public art, and people can see some examples on the City Centre Artwalk. This self-guided tour is an opportunity to discover 19 public artworks along parks, pathways, SkyTrain pillars and civic buildings on University Drive in Surrey’s revitalized City Centre.

People can choose their own route and walk a little, or see it all.

The route is connected at the south end to King George SkyTrain station and at the north end to Gateway SkyTrain station.

Here are some highlights of the art on this tour, as found on the City of Surrey’s website (Surrey.ca): “Convergence”: Originally installed at the North Surrey Recreation Centre in Spring 2011, these 50 mosaic projects can now be found outside the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre. Connie Glover and Vallalee Hoffman worked to create a mosaic pathway. At 13458 107A Ave. “Marks”: Liz Magor’s four sculptural forms are installed in a group of three on the third floor and a single piece on the fourth floor of the City Centre Library.

These large silicone forms look abstract at first, but seen from above, they resemble punctuation marks.

At 10350 University Dr. “Protecting the Future, Serving the Present”: Crafted

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Artist Bruce Voyce’s “FloraForm” sculpture series at Holland Park. contribution to the city over the past 50 years. At Holland Park, 13428 Old Yale Rd. “Spring Floraform, Summer Floraform, and Seeds of Change”: Bruce Voyce’s series of large-scale, delicate sculptures, based on flowers, leaves, seeds, and seedpods, are located throughout Holland Park. The artist conceived metal sculptures that refer to edible and medicinal plants. At Holland Park.

“Together”: Surrey’s City Hall features an artwork inspired by the theme of democracy. The lead artists, Sophie Nielsen and Rolf

Knudsen of Studio Roso, took their inspiration from the behaviour of animals, who work collectively to ensure their survival. Approximately 800 aluminum birds are suspended from the roof of the building’s six-storey atrium. At City Hall, 13450 104th Ave. “West Coast Landscape”: An expansive painting measuring 6’6” x 20’6”, “West Coast Landscape” was created specifically for the Surrey City Centre Public Library and is located near the entrance on the main floor. It is one of Gordon Smith’s largest creations. At 10350 University Dr.

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Surrey has almost 90 kilometres of greenways and more than 350 kilometres planned.

A comprehensive map of Surrey’s bike routes is online at surrey. ca/files/BikeRouteMap2016.pdf.

A tried-and-true, easy bike trip for families on a sunny afternoon is the Barnston Island bike loop.

It’s flat, paved and there generally aren’t too many cars along this

roughly 10-kilometre trip.

There aren’t any stores, either, so bring water to drink and something to eat. There’s a nice little park for a picnic at the northwest tip of the island.

One of the best things about this trip is the free, brief ferry trip to and from the island at the very end of 104th Avenue, near Surrey Bend Regional Park. The kids will love it.

Meanwhile, there are many forest trails to ride along in Tynehead Park and Green Timbers Urban Forest.

For those who like to live on edge, riding hard on forested paths, the Invergarry Bike Park in North Surrey offers some outstanding cycling, as does South Surrey’s Stokes Pit at 28th Avenue off 192nd Street.

The Invergarry Bike Park can be accessed from a small gravel parking lot at Wallace Drive and Surrey Road. For more details, see surrey. ca/files/Invergarry_Boards.pdf.

Also be sure to check out Surrey Bikes, which is all about cycling in the city, at surrey.ca.

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Shopping options in Surrey Guildford Town Centre: This is the largest shopping centre located south of the Fraser River, in the heart of the Guildford area.

It is strategically located at a major intersection just minutes from the Trans Canada Highway. This property has grown to 1.2 million square feet. GTC, as the shopping mall is known, offers shoppers approximately 250 retail stores. At the corner of 104th Avenue and 152nd Street.

Central City Shopping Centre: Central City includes a new state-of-the-art office complex that complements an existing regional shopping centre as well as Simon Fraser University’s Surrey Campus. The mall is filled with close to 140 retail stores, restaurants and services. At 10153 King George Blvd.

Surrey “Little India” Market: Spice up your wardrobe at this busy shopping area, which has the

largest selection of South Asian shopping in the entire province.

Uncover hidden treasures as you sort through beautifully tailored saris and dazzling Indian jewelry.

Afterwards, feast at an authentic Indian restaurant, and indulge your sweet tooth at one of the many sweet shops. At 80th Avenue and 128th Street.

Grandview Corners: One of the newer shopping destinations in

South Surrey. Catch a breath of fresh air while exploring over 70 shops, services and restaurants in this new and growing area. Stroll the village for fashion and glam, shop for deals, and meet up with friends at one of our many eateries. At 24th Avenue and 160th Street.

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Heritage Rail rides in Surrey Every spring and summer, the cars operated by Fraser Valley Heritage Rail Society roll down a track from a station in the heart of Cloverdale to one at Sullivan – a 55-minute round trip.

A restored interurban rail car is put into service for the pay-perride attraction.

The BC Electric Railway, or BCER, was incorporated in 1897 in England. A Fraser Valley line was completed in 1910, and it ran

from downtown Vancouver out to Chilliwack, with stops in the Whalley, Newton, Sullivan and Cloverdale areas of Surrey.

“There were up to four complete round-trip runs each day,” according to a post on the society’s website.

“Carrying not only passengers, it also provided a fast method for moving freight, the mail and gossip.”

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on Saturday and Sunday from the beginning of May to the end of September, with five rides per day from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus some special events at Halloween and Christmas.

In Cloverdale, the station is located at Highway 10 and 176A St., behind the Clydesdale Inn. For more info, including ticket prices and schedules, visit the FVHRS website (fvhrs.org) or call 604-574-9056.

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Actor Tyler Hoechlin in a Superman costume during filming of the TV show Elseworlds at Surrey Civic Plaza in October of 2018, in a photo posted to Twitter.com/ChangingChanne1.

Lights, camera, action in Surrey Surrey has become a hot spot for filming of movies, television shows and commercials.

This is a film-friendly city that offers “a one-stop shop for productions, a wide array of support industries and top-notch talent,” according to the Filming in Surrey page on the City of Surrey’s website.

Recent feature-film productions shot in Surrey include the Twilight series, A-Team, Blade, Juno, and Scooby Doo. TV titles include Smallville, Psych, Flash, Arrow, Supernatural and Once Upon a Time.

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Elseworlds TV series, shown on the CW network.

Also filmed there, in the fall of 2017, was Skyscraper, a Die Hardlike action movie starring Dwayne Johnson as a security consultant forced to rescue his family from a 240-storey building set on fire by terrorists. The film was released in theatres in the summer of 2018.

In early 2018, SkyDance Media released its “Altered Carbon” Netflix series, filmed at the 75,000-square-foot studio, located in a converted newspaper printing plant at 12091 88 Ave., in Surrey’s Kennedy Heights area.

The building was altered to house an entire film production,

including costume shop, set decoration, stunts, special effects, a training facility and more.

Based on Richard Morgan’s 2002 cyberpunk novel, “Altered Carbon” is set 300 years in the future, “when human minds are digitized and downloaded from body to body.”

In March of 2019, a real-look cabin was built in Surrey’s Joe Brown Park for four days of filming of Supernatural, the hit television show, for its 14th season. Also, the park was used the previous summer for filming of Sonic The Hedgehog, starring Jim Carrey as a villain in a live-action animated film based on the video game.

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