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Top 12 Things to do in Surrey

	Agri-Tourism
	Approximately 1/3 of the land in Surrey is used for agricultural purposes and agri-tourism is growing in popularity. Surrey is one of the Lower Mainland's major agricultural producers, and as such our city is packed with local markets, farms, and stands where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables direct from its source. Other agri-tourism attractions include a corn maze, pumpkin patches and our own local winery. Whether you prefer picking your own blueberries in the summer or want to go for a hay ride in the fall, you just have to be here!
	Bear Creek Park
	King George Highway & 88 Avenue Phone: 604-501-1232 www.bctrains.com/ Bear Creek Park is one of Surrey's most popular parks. With quiet nature walks and outdoor activities, it is an excellent park for families or individuals seeking adventure. The park's facilities include sports fields, a running track, picnic areas, shelters and a swimming pool. In addition, the Bear Creek Steam Train, "Eddy The Engine and Chough" take you through the woods and through a magical tunnel featuring seasonal displays.
	Cloverdale
	Highway 10 (56 Avenue) & Highway 15 (176 Street) Phone: 604-576-3155 www.cloverdalebia.com Cloverdale is a historic centre of Surrey and is 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. While visiting Cloverdale, you will be at the home of the popular TV series "Smallville".
	Crescent Beach
	Located in the southeast corner of Surrey. Can be accessed through Crescent Road off of Highway 99 & Highway 99A Crescent Beach is 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. Make sure you stop in for an ice cream cone or some delicious fish and chips before strolling along the pathways that wind around the beach.
	Darts Hill Garden
	170 Street & 16 Avenue Information: 604-598-5767 Tour Bookings: 604-501-5050 www.dartshill.ca Darts Hill is a stunning 7.5 acres of land that contains thousands of species and varieties of plants from around the world. With 55 years of history, the garden was given to the City in trust by Edwin and Francisca Darts. Darts Hill is internationally renowned and visited by amateur gardeners as well as professional horticulturists. The garden is not open for general admission; however, groups of five or more can call to pre-book a guided tour.
	Fraser Downs
	17755 60 Avenue Phone: 604-576-9141 info@fraserdowns.com, www.fraserdowns.com Tired of sightseeing? Head to Fraser Downs Racetrack & Casino to try your hand at a game of luck. The newly completed Fraser Downs has a gaming floor with 420 slot machines, a new simulcast area for horse racing fans, an atrium styled welcome centre, a major show lounge with state of the art visual technology, and three restaurants. Come out for a chance to win big bucks.
	Golf
	Tourism Surrey Golf Guide Golf is all right here with 8 full length courses, 2 executive courses, and several driving ranges. Made famous by Mike Weir's first PGA Tour win in a dramatic fashion of the 1999 Air Canada Championships, Surrey boasts not only some fabulous golf courses but also more courses offering greater variety than any other city in the Lower Mainland. Surrey's Executive course are well suited for the entire family. Great practice range facilities round out the terrific selection, a perfect match for the dedicated golfer.
	Historical Stewart Farm
	13723 Crescent Road Phone: 604-543-3456 www.heritage.surrey.ca Open mid-February to mid-December. Call for hours and special events. Visitors will experience a beautifully restored farmhouse, the pole barn, root cellar, and heirloom gardens, all sitting on the shores of the Nicomekl River. There are year round tours by staff and volunteers dressed in Victorian-style clothing. Unique activities at this historic site include woodstove cooking, heritage crafts, parlour games, and old fashioned fun.
	Redwood Park
	180 Street & 20 Avenue Phone: 604-581-7130 Experience the diversity of trees at Redwood Park. In 1893, twins, David and Peter Brown, were given 80 acres of land by their father. Through the years, they collected seedlings from all over the world including California, Austria, Russia, Japan, France, and Italy. They planted 32 different species of evergreens and built a 2-storey treehouse. After their death in the 1900s, the park was turned over to the city of Surrey for maintenance and care.
	Serpentine Fen
	King George Highway & 44th Avenue Phone: 604-582-5200 The Serpentine Fen, a spectacular 176 acres of land in Surrey, is home to more than 3000 species of wildlife throughout the year. Wildlife that can be seen includes birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and insects. There are also three covered viewing towers, several trails, and a covered picnic shelter. This is a great way for you to get back into nature and experience what it has to offer.
	Surrey Arts Centre
	13750 88 Avenue Phone: 604-501-5566 www.arts.surrey.ca The Surrey Arts Centre is home to a theatre for live performances and an art gallery. Throughout the year, concerts and plays are featured on the main stage of the Arts Centre. View contemporary art in the gorgeous 20 foot ceiling Surrey Art Gallery exhibition halls and visit the TechLab where computer based art takes place. Explore the gift shop and purchase a souvenir or something special for yourself.
	Surrey Museum
	17710 56A Avenue Phone: 604-592-6956 www.heritage.surrey.ca This Beautiful 24,000 sq. ft. venue is the place where visitors can find fun things to do and see. A 42-seat orientation theatre is available along with a state of the art exhibit that tells Surrey's stories. As well, there is a textile library, a weaving studio and exciting changing exhibitions themes.