Whalley is Surrey's downtown. It includes the City Centre area around King George Boulevard and 104th Avenue, which is where most of the new high-rise condo towers are going up. Surrey Central SkyTrain Station and King George SkyTrain Station are both in Whalley, making it one of the best transit-connected areas south of Vancouver. Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus is here, along with the new Surrey City Hall and the Surrey Central library. The area is changing fast — older commercial strips are being replaced by mixed-use towers and new retail. Holland Park is a well-maintained green space in the middle of it all. For investors and first-time buyers, Whalley offers some of the lowest condo prices in Metro Vancouver with direct SkyTrain access to downtown Vancouver.
Schools in Whalley
Whalley is in Surrey School District 36 (SD36).
Kwantlen Park SecondarySecondary
Queen Elizabeth SecondarySecondary
Simon Fraser University — Surrey CampusUniversity
Kwantlen Polytechnic University — Surrey CampusUniversity
Parks & Recreation
Holland Park
Well-maintained city park with walking paths, gardens, and event space.
Green Timbers Urban Forest
Large forest park on the east edge of Whalley.
Hawthorne Park
Nature park with trails and a community garden.
Transit & Getting Around
Surrey Central and King George SkyTrain stations provide direct access to Vancouver (35-40 minutes). Multiple bus routes converge here. This is the transit hub of Surrey.
Shopping & Dining
Central City Shopping Centre is attached to Surrey Central SkyTrain station. King George Boulevard has restaurants, shops, and services. The area has a wide range of international food options.
Condos in Whalley start around $350K-$500K for older buildings and $500K-$700K for new construction towers. This makes Whalley one of the most affordable options in Metro Vancouver for SkyTrain-connected condo living.
Is Whalley improving?
Yes. The City of Surrey has invested heavily in Whalley/City Centre with new civic buildings, the SFU campus, improved streetscaping, and zoning for high-rise development. The area has changed significantly over the past 5-10 years and continues to improve.
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