by Sonny Bhinder
10. January 2012 10:32
North Surrey, also called Surrey Centre or Whalley, is Surrey’s commercial center and most densely populated area. It is bordered by Newton, Fleetwood and Guildford. The communities of Bolivar Heights, Bridgeview, Cedar Hills and Whalley are in North Surrey. King George Highway runs through North Surrey and offers quick access to Vancouver over the Patullo Bridge. There are four Skytrain stations in Surrey – Surrey Central, Gateway, King George and Scott Road.
Settlers began making their homes in the North Surrey area in the 1880s. In 1908, municipal council requested a grant for a roadway from the Fraser River to 108 Avenue to create a safer path to the river than Old Yale Road. This roadway eventually became part of the King George Highway. The name Whalley was taken from Arthur Whalley, who moved from Cloverdale and built a service centre on land bordered by 108 Avenue, Grosvenor Road and King George Highway. This service centre offerd a general store, soft drink stand and tourist cabins.
North Surrey plays host to many community events, including Winterfest and Fusion Festival, a multicultural event featuring ethnic music, food and culture. Both of these festivals, as well as many other events, are held at Holland Park. Bear Creek Park, Green Timbers Urban Forest, Whalley Athletic Park offer diverse recreational activities. Simon Fraser University has a campus in the Central City Shopping Centre. The Surrey Arts Centre features local arts and culture.
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