Surrey British Columbia Map

About Surrey, British Columbia

Surrey is a city in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Surrey is located at 49.1117°N, 122.8275°W.

Surrey, cradled between the Fraser River and the coastal mountains, presents a landscape of fertile plains and rolling hills, a verdant expanse where urban development tentatively brushes against the wild. It lies 26.6 km south-east of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 128°T), and is situated 12.4 km west of Langley. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries a faint, salty tang from the distant ocean, mingling with the richer, earthy scent of well-tended fields and the damp moss clinging to the ancient cedars that stand sentinel on higher ground. Sunlight, when it breaks through the characteristic coastal clouds, can illuminate the patchwork of farms and subdivisions with a soft, diffused glow, revealing the subtle undulations of the terrain that hint at glacial sculpting. It’s a place where the vastness of the sky feels ever-present, even when partially obscured, a constant reminder of the broader Pacific canvas upon which Surrey is painted. This land, the ancestral home of the Coast Salish peoples for millennia, was later carved into farms and settlements by early European colonists, drawn by the rich alluvial soil deposited by the mighty Fraser. The economic heart of Surrey has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture, a legacy evident in the sprawling greenhouses and berry farms that still dot the landscape, though the growth of industry and trade has reshaped its character. The bustling port facilities along the Fraser River, a vital artery of commerce, stand in stark contrast to the quiet agricultural pockets, reflecting a dynamic evolution. Distinctive to Surrey are the numerous parks and natural areas, remnants of a wilder past, offering a breathing space for its growing population and a quiet testament to the enduring power of the natural world.

About This Surrey Map Page

Explore Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.111667, -122.8275. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Surrey includes the postal code (V3T), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Surrey is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.