City Hall Tours

• Local government basics: learn about how local government works, including the roles of the mayor, council members, and other officials. 
• Fun facts: hear interesting historical tidbits about our city and its development. Highlight noteworthy events related to City Hall and its impact on the community.
• Interactive activities: engage students with hands-on experiences. Visit various floors (like Traffic Management) to understand their functions.
• Being civic-minded: discuss community service, environmental initiatives, and ways students can contribute positively to their city. 

• Local government basics: discuss the roles of the mayor, council members, and other officials. Highlight decision-making processes and how policies are put into action.
• Fun facts and history: Share interesting historical tidbits about the city and its development. Highlight noteworthy events related to City Hall and its impact on the community. 
• Interactive activities: Visit various floors, like the Traffic Management Centre, to understand their functions.
• Being civic-minded: discuss community service, environmental initiatives, and ways participants can contribute positively to their city.

• Introduction to local government: Learn about how our municipal government operates. Discuss the roles of the mayor, council members, and other officials. Learn about the decision-making processes and how policies are put into action. 
• Historical insights: share interesting historical tidbits about the city and its development. Discuss key events related to City Hall, such as its construction, major renovations, or significant decisions made within its walls. 
• Guided tour: The focus is on architectural features, art installations, and any unique aspects of the building. Point out areas where important meetings take place, such as the council chamber.
• Community engagement: hosts will emphasize the importance of civic participation. Hear about how to attend future council meetings, engage in community events, and explore other city facilities. 

Tours are offered weekly and are booked on a first-come-first-serve basis. Bookings fill up quickly, so we suggest submitting requests 2–3 months in advance. Use the link below to request the dates/times that work best for you!

• Tour duration is approximately 90 minutes.
• Tour bookings are available on weekdays at 10:00am or 12:30pm. 

The maximum group size is 24 participants plus chaperones.

Tour groups require 1:15 adult/student ratio. The tour will visit working areas of City Hall, so attendees will need to be prepared to be respectful of staff and patrons who are working and conducting business.

A visit to City of Surrey’s Traffic Management Centre (TMC) is included in a City Hall tour. TMC is a state-of-the-art facility where advanced technology is used to monitor, manage, and optimize traffic flow in a city. It offers a dynamic environment for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  

To book a more focused tour of just TMC where students will have the opportunity to interact with engineers and technologists working within the city, gaining firsthand insight into how STEM skills are applied to real-world challenges, enhancing road safety and transportation efficiency, please contact TMC at EngWebmail@surrey.ca. 

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Cannot make it to City Hall for an in-person tour? Visit City Hall with a pre-recorded virtual tour and download the workbook to test your knowledge!

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Please take some time to complete our short customer satisfaction survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us! It helps shape future tours and provides essential insights for our hosts.

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