In the map below (not to the left) Surrey is in golden-yellow to the left of the center bottom of the map of the Lower Mainland. The map below that shows the relative location of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.

The map to the left is a road map of Surrey. The areas in yellow are areas bordering Surrey. The Surrey neighborhoods are shown in different colors.

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The City of Surrey is a large area that extends 15 miles (24 KM) from the US/Canada Border north to the Fraser River and 10 miles (16 KM) east to west. The neighborhoods of Surrey function much like cities in that they have central commercial districts with surrounding residential areas. You will even find traffic signs that treat them like cities. Probably the only exception to this is South Surrey which is more agricultural than the other neighborhoods. In south Surrey there is the neighborhood of Sunnyside which is north of the City of White Rock and it also functions like a city with a central commercial area and surrounding residential areas.

The City of White Rock is not part of the City of Surrey even though it is surrounded by Surrey on three sides and Boundary Bay on the south.

South Surrey

The South Surrey District runs the width of Surrey. Its southern boundary is the US / Canadian border and Boundary Bay and its northern boundary is Highway-10 and 56^th Avenue. Its western boundary is 120^th Street and its eastern boundary is 196^th Street.

Over 54,000 people live in this district and that does not include the people who live in White Rock, that is a separate municipality. There are two border crossings to and from the United States into this area; the International Peace Arch Crossing and the Truck Crossing, both are in the City of Surrey, BC and Blaine, WA.

Where is Whalley?

The Whalley and City Center area of Surrey are most easily found by taking highway-99A, The King George Highway north from Exit 10 (King George Highway) on Highway-99 6.3 miles (10 KM) north of the US/Canada Peace Arch border crossing at Blaine. Travel about 9 miles north on the King George Highway and you will find yourself in Whalley.

South Surrey Attractions

Darts Hill Garden Park

This wonderful garden full of thousands of species and varieties of plants from around the world was given to the city in trust by Edwin and Francisca Darts. The garden is world renowned. The garden is only open to pre-booked, guided tours. Our last visit to their web site indicated they book tours on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. They are closed in August and December.

Darts Hill Garden

16^th Avenue and 170^th Street

Contact: Surrey Parks

604-501-5050

http://www.dartshill.ca/

Crescent Beach / Blackie Spit Park

Located at the mouth of the Nicomekl River in Boundary Bay, this park offers a beautiful and usually quiet beach overlooking Boundary Bay. There are graveled walkways along Crescent Beach. It has a protected swimming area with a sandy beach. To add to your experience there is a quaint beach village with charming store and a couple of restaurants.

Blackies Spit is surrounded by tidal march and wide beds of Eelgrass. This area is a favorite stop for migrating and wintering waterfowl and shorebirds. Often you will see Harbor Seals on the sand bars along the spit.

Location: You can find it by Exiting on Highway-99 Exit 10 (King George Highway / 99A) and turning west. Go 0.5 mi (0.8 Km) and turn right onto 144^th Street. Go one block and turn right onto Elgin Road. Go one block and turn left onto Crescent Road. Continue on Crescent road for 2.8 mi. (4.5 Km) to Sullivan. Turn right onto Sullivan. You can then turn at the next right to enter the east side of the park or continue up Sullivan 3 blocks to McBride Avenue. Turn right on McBride and the road will take you into the west side of the park.

Crescent Beach / Blackie Spit Par

3124 McBride Avenue

Elgin Heritage Park / Historic Stewart Farm

Site of the historic Stewart Farm with its pole barn, bunkhouse, and Hooser Weaver Center. This park has been left to mature in its natural state and includes some nature conservation areas. Ward’s Marina is also located here. The park has a network of accessible trails, washrooms, and picnic areas. From Mid-February to Mid-December they have tours by guides in period-style costume showing the 1890’s farm life.

Where is South Surrey?

You can find it by Exiting on Highway-99 Exit 10 (King George Highway / 99A) and turning west. Go 0.5 mi (0.8 Km) and turn right onto 144^th Street. Go one block and turn right onto Elgin Road. Go one block and turn left onto Crescent Road. Continue on Crescent road for 1 mi. (1.6 Km).

Shopping in South Surrey

There are two main areas. The first is the area at the top of the hill north of White Rock and the other is the new shopping area around 24^th Avenue and King George Highway.

Both of these area are most easily accessed by taking BC Highway-99 north of Blaine, WA to Exit 10 onto the King George Highway-99A and heading south (turn left if northbound). When you get to 24^th Avenue you are in the heart of the new shopping area. To go to the shopping area north of White Rock turn onto 153^rd Street (45 degrees to the right) and go about 6 blocks.

Recommended Attractions

Restaurants
Northwest Cuisine
*Beecher Street Café* – Crescent Beach 12302 Beecher Street, Surrey, BC 604-538-1964 http://www.beecherstreetcafe.com/ This quaint café is just three blocks from the beach. It offers fine dining in a casual Crescent Beach atmosphere.
Lodging

Attractions
Semiahmoo Shopping Centre 16^th Ave & 152^nd St, 1701 152^nd Street South Surrey, BC V4A 4N3 604-531-4543 http://www.shopsemiahmoo.com/ This shopping center is located at the top of the hill north of White Rock, BC.	Softball City Sports Complex 2201 148^th Street. Surrey, BC 604-531-3220 http://www.softballcity.bc.ca/
Museums
Historic Stewart Farmhouse 13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC 604-502-6456 City of Surrey - Attractions Page.
Parks & Gardens
Crescent Beach / Blackie Spit 3124 McBride Ave, Surrey, BC City of Surrey - Attractions Page.	Elgin Heritage Park 13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC City of Surrey - Attractions Page.
Visitor Information
City of Surrey 14245 56^th Avenue Surrey, BC, Canada V3X 3A2 604-591-4011 http://www.surrey.ca/	Tourism Surrey 175 – 13450 102^nd Avenue PO Box 3 Central City Surrey, BC, Canada V3T 5X3 604-581-1415 or 1-877-581-1415 http://www.surreytourism.ca/ cathy@tourismsurrey.com

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

Beecher Street Café – Crescent Beach – See Recommended Restaurants above

Crescent Beach Bistro – 604-531-1882

12251 Beecher St, Crescent Beach, Surrey, BC V4A 3A4

Good service and excellent food are this restaurant’s hallmark. The seafood is fresh and cooked to perfection. The décor is warm and comfortable.

Danica’s Bistro (In Windsor Square) – 604-541-3342

105-1959 152^nd St, South Surrey, BC

Harbour House (fine dining) – 604-542-3271

12233 Beecher St #101, Surrey, BC

Rockwell’s Bar & Grill (In the Aston Pacific Hotel) – 604-536-8432

1160 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Restaurants – Pizza

Big Ridge Brewing Company – 604-574-2739

15133 Highway-10, Surrey, BC, Canada

Newton Pizza – 604-538-0444

2570 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC

Restaurants – Pubs

Restaurants – Specialty

Black Forest (German) – 604-536-7950

3140 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC

La Masia Restaurant & Tapas Bar (Spanish Cuisine) – 604-574-7633

19209 Fraser Hwy, Surrey, BC

Pelagos Greek Restaurant – 604-538-6102

2728 O’Hara Lane, Surrey, BC

Restaurants – Fast Foods

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Blenz Café (In Semiahmoo Shopping Centre) –

102-1711 152^nd St, Surrey, BC

Lodging