Surrey encompasses land occupied by numerous Halqemeylem-speaking aboriginal groups. Settlers arrived first in Cloverdale and other areas of South Surrey first, and the majority of their activities were harvesting oysters, fishing, setting up small stores or farming.
Surrey Museum is the place where tourists can be seated within a 42-seat orientation theatre and state-of-the-art exhibit that tells Surrey's stories. There is also a textile library, a weaving studio, and other exhibitions themes. Surrey Arts Centre is home to live theatre performances and an art gallery. Several plays and concerts are performed at the Art Centre. Historical Stewart Farm showcases a restored farmhouse, root cellars, heirloom gardens, and pole barns on the shores of the Nicomekl River. There are likewise year round tours by volunteers and personnel dressed in Victorian-style clothes. Different eclectic activities include: woodstove cooking, parlour games and heritage crafts. Cloverdale is a historic centre known for its small town charm. Antique collectors and lovers would definitely find this a good site to visit to.
The area in Surrey called the Serpentine Fen, is a place where approximately 3,000 species of wildlife are seen throughout the year. The animals that visit the area comprise: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. There is a three covered viewing towers, a covered picnic shelter, and numerous trails for the picnic lovers to make the experience of visitors more unforgettable. Redwood Park showcases a diverse collection of trees seen all over the globe, like Italy, France, Japan, Russia, Austria, and California. They have a 2-storey treehouse and thirty two different species of evergreens. Fraser Downs has a gaming floor along with four hundred twenty 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. Darts Hill Garden is a majestic land that comprises thousands of species and many plants from around the globe. It has been in existence for 55 years, and it is internationally-famous by amateur and expert gardeners all over the globe.
Crescent Beach is located within the southeast corner of Surrey, and it is considered amongst the sunniest beaches within the Greater Vancouver Region. Among the most popular activities it provides are: swimming, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, and boating. There are even stores nearby and restaurants along with ocean views. Bear Creek Park is among the city's more popular parks. It is perfect for outdoor activities and nature walks. Some of the park's facilities include: a running track, sports fields, picnic areas, shelters and a swimming pool.