The Semiahmoo Trail Map

[osm_map lat="49.0687143" lon="-122.8254826" width="100%" height="480px"] The Semiahmoo Trail is one of Surrey’s most historically significant routes, tracing paths once used by Coast Salish peoples and later formalized as a wagon road in the 19th century. Today, it serves as both a heritage corridor and a beloved recreational trail, winding through forested areas, neighbourhoods, and greenbelts that preserve the city’s natural and cultural character. The trail provides residents and visitors with a tangible link to Surrey’s early transportation and trade history while promoting outdoor activity and environmental appreciation. Walkers, cyclists, and joggers enjoy the Semiahmoo Trail for its peaceful scenery and gentle terrain. Interpretive signs along the way highlight its Indigenous heritage, pioneer use, and ecological value. It stands as a living symbol of continuity between past and present, offering a…
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Semiahmoo Wagon Road 1873 Map

[osm_map lat="49.052752" lon="-122.8119636" width="100%" height="480px"] The Semiahmoo Wagon Road, established in 1873, was a vital early transportation corridor linking the Fraser Valley to the Peninsula and the international border. Cut through heavy forest, the route carried supplies, mail, and people, enabling settlement, trade, and the first reliable overland movement in an era before modern highways. Fragments of the corridor survive as trails and heritage references woven into today’s neighbourhoods. Exploring the wagon road story on the city map reveals how topography, rivers, and early survey lines shaped Surrey’s growth. Interpretive stops, nearby parks, and related heritage houses help visitors picture the challenges of nineteenth-century travel. The Semiahmoo Wagon Road remains central to understanding how communities took root and how present-day routes evolved from those first tracks through the forest. Location:…
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Peace Arch International Monument Map

[osm_map lat="49.0020916" lon="-122.7565295" width="100%" height="480px"] The Peace Arch International Monument marks the Canada–United States boundary at the Pacific coast and stands as one of North America’s most recognizable symbols of friendship and cooperation. Set in landscaped parkland, the arch welcomes visitors to walk the lawns, read inscriptions, and reflect on the cross-border ties that shape the region’s economy and culture. Families frequently gather for photos, picnics, and community events in the surrounding green spaces. For Surrey visitors, the monument adds a powerful international dimension to a local trip. The site connects coastal trails, birdlife along the shoreline, and nearby town centres into a single experience. It is a prime waypoint on the map for travellers interested in history, public art, and the unique geography of the 49th parallel. Location: 49.0020916,…
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Hazelmere United Church Map

[osm_map lat="49.0314165" lon="-122.7130329" width="100%" height="480px"] Hazelmere United Church is closely connected to the rural heritage of South Surrey, providing a peaceful place for worship and community engagement. Its congregation has supported social programs, choir music, seasonal events, and compassionate outreach that reflects the agricultural roots and neighbourly spirit of the Hazelmere district. The setting underscores a rhythm of community life that continues even as the city grows. The church building typically features simple West Coast lines, wood finishes, and a light-filled nave suited to both weekly services and concerts. On the interactive map, Hazelmere United Church complements nearby farms, halls, and historic roads that together narrate the settlement of the valley and its ongoing commitment to service and inclusion. Location: 49.0314165, -122.7130329 Tags: - House Number: 1614 - Amenity: Place…
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Church of the Ascension Anglican Map

[osm_map lat="49.053011" lon="-122.8824702" width="100%" height="480px"] The Church of the Ascension Anglican is a longstanding spiritual anchor in Surrey, known for welcoming worship, community outreach, and a calendar of programs that support families, newcomers, and seniors. Parish life extends beyond weekly services through food drives, music, youth mentorship, and partnerships with local charities. The church’s rhythm reflects the city’s diversity while maintaining Anglican liturgical traditions. The building’s design is modest and purposeful, often featuring warm wood interiors, stained glass accents, and a sanctuary that lends itself to quiet reflection. For map users exploring nearby heritage homes and schools, the Church of the Ascension provides vital context, showing how congregations helped knit early settlements into the connected neighbourhoods seen today. Location: 49.053011, -122.8824702 Tags: - House Number: 2770 - : 8 -…
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The Stage House Map

[osm_map lat="49.0554761" lon="-122.884789" width="100%" height="480px"] The Stage House takes its name from the cultural life it supported, offering a small performance venue for plays, recitals, and public speaking in a period before large theatres were common. Its intimate scale and simple stage made it a flexible space, allowing community groups to rehearse, present seasonal concerts, and host meetings that tied residents together across generations. Architecturally, the building reflects utility first. A straightforward rectangular plan, raised platform, and adaptable seating allowed quick transitions between events. Preserved today, the Stage House offers a window into Surrey’s creative past and shows how grassroots venues nurtured local talent. It is a meaningful waypoint for arts and culture enthusiasts exploring the area through the interactive map. Location: 49.0554761, -122.884789 Tags: - House Number: 2619 -…
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Byers House Map

[osm_map lat="49.0544362" lon="-122.8845789" width="100%" height="480px"] The Byers House stands as a well-preserved example of early twentieth-century domestic architecture in Surrey. Its wood framing, traditional porch elements, and modest decorative trim capture the craft of local builders who balanced affordability with durability. Homes like this supported farming families and small enterprises, forming the backbone of rural communities before suburban growth reached the area. Heritage value lies not only in the architecture but also in the family narratives tied to the property. The Byers House helps illustrate how households evolved, from wood stoves and orchard plots to later upgrades that introduced electricity, insulation, and modern comforts. On your city map, it sits within a cluster of historic resources that together tell the story of settlement, agriculture, and neighbourhood change. Location: 49.0544362, -122.8845789…
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Alexandra Hall Map

[osm_map lat="49.0553476" lon="-122.8846121" width="100%" height="480px"] Alexandra Hall is linked to the early social life of South Surrey and the Peninsula, serving as a gathering place for meetings, dances, and community programs. Halls like this anchored small settlements, offering a stage, common room, and flexible space for civic life long before modern recreation centres. The building’s simple proportions, timber construction, and practical interior layout reflect an era when community spirit and volunteer effort sustained most public events. Today, Alexandra Hall is valued for heritage character and local memory. It represents how residents organized cultural evenings, school concerts, and fundraisers that shaped neighbourhood identity. For visitors using the interactive map, Alexandra Hall adds context to the Peninsula’s development, connecting nearby churches, schools, and early transportation routes into a cohesive local story. Location:…
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Dormitory building 1955 Map

[osm_map lat="49.0551949" lon="-122.8842372" width="100%" height="480px"] Location: 49.0551949, -122.8842372 Tags: - House Number: 2916 - Building: Yes - Heritage: 8 - heritage:ref: 82 - heritage:since: 1998-11-02 - heritage:website: https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/heritage-conservation/heritage-sites/south-surrey/camp-alexandra-daycare-dormitory-c - Historic Significance: building - Name: Dormitory "C" - Start Date: 1955 - Street: McBride Avenue - City: Surrey
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Wigwam Map

[osm_map lat="49.0556196" lon="-122.8851607" width="100%" height="480px"] Location: 49.0556196, -122.8851607 Tags: - House Number: 2916 - Building: Yes - Description: The bungalow-style Wigwam was built in 1919 as part of Alexandra Orphanage - Heritage: 8 - heritage:ref: 80 - heritage:since: 1998-11-02 - heritage:website: https://www.surrey.ca/renovating-building-development/land-planning-development/heritage-conservation/heritage-sites/south-surrey/camp-alexandra-nursery-wigwam - Historic Significance: building - Name: Wigwam - Start Date: 1919 - Street: McBride Avenue - City: Surrey
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