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Bear Creek Park / 13750 - 88th Avenue / Tel: (604) 501-1232
Open 365 days a year from 10:00am each day. Located in Bear Creek Park this attraction offers fun and adventure for the whole family. Our historic miniature diesel and steam engine train ride takes travellers through a magical forest and display tunnel. A must see for tourists of all ages! Surrey Museum
17710 - 56A Avenue/ Tel (604) 592-6956
The new Surrey Museum is open and yours to discover! Unique artifacts, images and interactive displays have been put together in a stunning and modern new space that highlights Surrey's history. Enjoy attractive expanded space for programs, 42 - seat orientation theatre, fun and exciting temporary exhibits. Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:00am-6:00pm, Fridays-Saturdays, 10:00am-5:00pm
Admission: Adult: $5, Seniors & Students: $3.75, Child & Youth: $2.50, 5 & Under: Free. 
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. 
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.
6050A - 176th Street / Tel: (604) 576-9461
Every May, on the Victoria Day long weekend (May 16-18, 2008) the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair welcomes North America's top cowboys. The event has become much more than a rodeo featuring 150 acres of family oriented entertainment including agricultural/horticultural exhibits, a tradeshow, parade, midway rides and special features creating a fun-filled long weekend. The Rodeo and Country Fair features the West Coast Lumberjack show, lawnmower races, bike trails and the Kids Korral.The exhibition, along with a wide assortment of family activities, truly makes the Cloverdale Rodeo & Exhibition "much more that just a rodeo". 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. 13723 Crescent Road
Elgin Park is the setting for the Historic Stewart Farm with its historic Pole Barn, Bunkhouse and Hooser Weaver Centre. The park has been left to mature in its natural state and includes nature conservation areas, Ward's Marina and a network of accessible trails. Modern conveniences include washrooms and picnic areas. 
17755 - 60th Avenue / Tel: (604) 576-9141
Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino is one of the premier entertainment destinatons in the Greater Vancouver Region, featuring state of the art gaming facilties and standard bred horse races. The Casino offers 420 slot machines including Electronic Blackjack and Touch Bet Roulette, year round simulcasting of standard bred and thoroughbred racing from around the world and live horse racing that runs 10 months of the year. There is a sports bar, a completely remodelled clubhouse, buffet resturant and Pacers Bistro so you will never be hungry. 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!
Rainforest Reptile Refuge
1395 - 176 Street / Tel: (604) 538-1711
The Rainforest Reptile Refuge is one of Surrey's most unique attractions to visit, and is a sure hits with kids and adults alike. The refuge was established as a shelter for abused or unwanted reptiles and amphibians, and is now home to some of the Lower Mainland's most exotic creatures. You can view nearly 400 animals including snakes, crocodiles, spiders, frogs, lizards, turtles and more. The Refuge is run by the Rainforest Reptile Refuge Society, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and raising awareness about these exotic, often misunderstood, animals. Serpentine Fen 
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! 2201 - 148 Street / Tel:(604) 531-3220
Softball City is a premier Sports and Entertainment complex consisting of four championship calibre diamonds, surrounding a 120 seat fully licensed restaurant with 200 seat outdoor patio. Softball City is nestled among 27 beautiful acres of park, in South Surrey. Tournaments, leagues, community events, and the 16th Annual Canada Cup International Women's FastPitch Tournament (July 4 - July 12, 2009) and the 8th Annual International FastPitch Futures Tournament Junior Girls (July 2009) at Cloverdale Athletic Park, are all in the line-up for next year. Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex 
Unit 100, 16555 Fraser Highway / Tel: (604) 501-5950
Welcome to Surrey's newest and largest aquatic facility. The Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex has something for everyone! The pool boasts a 52 metre competition pool with public swims and land space available throughout the day. The leisure pool comes equipped with a 160 ft water slide, spray water toys, and "Rip Tide Rapids". Relax in the 72 person swirl pool after working out in the 10,000 sq.ft fitness centre. The facility includes a wet steam room and a dry sauna on the main pool deck. The complex has all the latest cardio and weight machines readily available for your use. There are dry fitness and aquatic fitness classes for all levels of interest. When your leisure time calls for water and weights, look to the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex.
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