Historic Stewart Farm

13723 Crescent Road / Tel: (604) 592-6956
Open: mid-February to mid-December, Tuesday to Friday 10 am-4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon-4pm. The Historic Stewart Farm features a beautifully restored 1894 farmhouse, pole barn, and heirloom gardens in a pastoral setting on the Nicomekl River. regular events include tours by guides in period-style costume, woodstove cooking, heritage crafts and participatory old-fashioned parlour games. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic or enjoy a stroll on the network of walking trails.

Surrey Arts Centre

13750 - 88th Avenue( one block east of King George Hwy) / Tel: (604) 501-5566
Explore and experience the visual and performing arts in stunning surroundings. Music and dance performances as well as professional and community theatre productions are presented in the Main Stage and Studio Theatre. Changing exhibitions of contemporary art are featured in the Surrey Art Gallery, Tech Lab and the lobby. The Gift Shop offers unique and finely crafted original artworks by various local artists.Permanent art on display includes "Out of Thin Air" by Alan Storey, a series of large copper panels that reveal words and symbols in frost. We're located in beautiful Bear Creek Park where parking is free. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Surrey Art Gallery

13750 - 88th Avenue (one block east of King George Hwy) / Tel: (604) 501-5566 in the Surrey Arts Centre
The Surrey Art Gallery is a major public art museum that focuses on art made since 1975 including national traveling shows and new works by local and nationally recognized artists. The Gallery's TechLab provides opportunities to learn about and experience contemporary art using new medias such as computers and video. Local art organizations display their work in the Surrey Arts centre lobby. A full program of artist's talks, workshops and Family Days accompany exhibitions. Admission to the exhibitions in the Gallery and TechLab is by donation.

Crescent Beach/Blackie Spit

3124 McBride Avenue
For a little tranquility and quaint beach village atmosphere take a relaxing stroll down the graveled walkways of Crescent Beach. Go for a swim in the warm waters of the protected swimming area or build sandcastles on the sandy beach. Wander through the charming stores and enjoy the varied restaurants along the main strip. Next to the beach area is Blackies Spit, one of the best bird watching areas in Canada with almost 200 species of birds recorded over the different seasons. The sandy spit, surrounded by tidal marsh and Eelgrass beds, is an important stop for migrating and wintering waterfowl and shorebirds as they make their way up and down the coastline of North and South America. Fall migrants start arriving in late August and September, with spring migrants arriving in mid-March and gone by the end of May. The park is managed as a wildlife conservation area and habitat enhancement activities are ongoing throughout the park. The sand bars are a favourite resting place for Harbour Seals and their pups.

16th Avenue & 170th Street
Darts Hill Garden is a rare jewel within Surrey.  Given to the city in trust by Edwin and Francisca Darts, this garden estate features thousands of species and varieties of plants from around the world. What began as the work of two individuals to create orchards and flower gardens grew into the creation of a unique plants man's garden, arising from a bountiful array of horticultural expertise and a profound love of plants.  The garden is internationally renowned and visited by interested keen amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists from around the world.  If you are interested in experiencing first hand the wonders of this creation call for tour information.

Guided tours are available Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please contact the City of Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture at (604) 501-5050 for details.
$5.00 per person
Garden is closed annually in August and December.

Historic Cloverdale

Town Centre: 176th Street and 57th Avenue
Cloverdale is where Surrey began as an agricultural and railroad community. It is the historic town centre of Surrey where residents and businesses have worked together to maintain the area's small-town nostalgic charm.Attractions such as the Cloverdale Rodeo, Fraser Downs and Surrey Museum are all within walking distance of the town centre. Shopping is another popular activity here with everything from antiques and specialty stores to equestrian tack shops and western wear. For those looking for unique souvenirs of their visit to our Province, Cloverdale is also the antique capital of British Columbia, with most of the area's antique shops being located along 176th Street between 58 and 55 Avenues. Cloverdale is also home of numerous roadside fruit and vegetable markets where you can sample some of Greater Vancouver's best fresh produce. Come experience some of the best attractions that Surrey has to offer in Cloverdale , our heritage centre.

Newton Recreation Centre
13730 - 72 Avenue / Tel: (604) 501-5540
The Newton Recreation Centre offers fun and excitement for all ages. There are fun filled public swims offering games and activities run by friendly and enthusiastic staff. The Kahuna's Lagoona is a big water fortress complete with water blasters, slides, hoses and nozzles. There are two massive water slides, including the "Black Mamba", a dizzying trip through darkness. Of course, they also offer the biggest waves in town! The hot tub is open to all ages, and adults can enjoy the sizzling steam room. For a workout, try the fully equipped, new look cardio and weight rooms. There are also two cafeterias, a licensed lounge and a swimwear shop. So come on down and join the Big Kahuna today!

44th Avenue and King George Highway
The Serpentine Wildlife Area (SWA) better known as the Serpentine Fen and managed by Ducks Unlimited,is an excellent area to observe a wide range of wildlife species year round and is located in one of Canada's most densely populated wintering areas for waterfowl, raptors and shorebirds. The Fen includes many different types of habitat in its 150 acres, and is home to more than 130 different bird species.The extensive freshwater marshes and the small tidal brackish water marsh are important to wildlife populations. September and October is the busiest birding season and in the winter months, many birds shelter in the Fen where there is open water and a good natural food supply. The wildlife and habitats of SWA can be experienced via the network of designated public trails( round trip 3.5 km), some with dense hedgerows. There are three covered viewing towers. A covered picnic shelter is located off 44th Avenue. In addition to mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and fish, 175 bird species have been recorded. Some common sights are: the Great Blue Heron, Cormorants, Waterfowl, Owls, Hawks and Eagles, Shorebirds, Songbirds, Muskrats, Coyotes, Harbour Seals, and Frogs.Don't forget to wear your boots; it can get quite soggy at times!