The District of Mission is located in British Columbia’s lower mainland. The Municipality governs not only the Town of Mission but the surrounding district.

A little Governmental History

In 1892 the area from the Stave River to Hatzic Lake was incorporated. In 1922 the Village of Mission was incorporated. In 1957 the Village became the Town of Mission. On November 3, 1969 the City and the Municipality of Mission amalgamated to become the District of Mission.

Mission has a population of over 33,000 residents. Mission is shown in yellow in the upper right of the bottom map to the left.

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Mission is the site of Canada’s first train robbery and BC’s first rail link to the United States. Mission is probably best known for Mission Raceway Park. From March through October you will find thousands of car and racing enthusiasts traveling to the raceway.

Shopping

There are three main shopping areas in Mission; the historic downtown, the Lougheed Highway just west of downtown, and the Junction, on London Avenue (Highway-17). The Junction used to be an industrial area by the race track but have changed to a commercial area in recent years.

Where is Mission?

Mission is on the north side of the Fraser River in the eastern end of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. It is most easily found by taking the Trans-Canada Highway-1 east to Exit 92 – Sumas, WA / Abbotsford / Highway-11 exit.

Turn north on BC-11 going 6.8 mi (11 Km) to the bridge over the Fraser River. 1.7 miles (2.7 Km) further you will come to the Lougheed Highway. Turn right and in several blocks you will find yourself in Downtown Mission.

Fishing

Mission has long been known for its fishing. Sixty Percent of all the Salmon in British Columbia migrate up the Fraser River right by Mission. If that isn’t enough fish for you then you should also know that Mission has long been known as the Sturgeon Capital of the world.

Recommended Attractions in Mission

Restaurants
See listings below
Lodging
See listings below
Attractions
Xa:ytem Longhouse Interpretive Centre 35087 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC 604-820-9725 http://www.xaytem.ca/ This First Nation Longhouse Interpretive Center is located on a 9,000 year old site of the Sto:lo people. There is a gift shop along with the interpretive displays. The center is located just east of downtown Mission.	Westminster Abbey 34224 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Mission BC 604-826-8975 http://www.sck.ca/pages/home.htm
Power House at Stave Falls 604-462-1222 31338 Dewdney Trunk Rd, Stave Falls, Mission, BC V4S 1C4 www.bchydro.com/stavefalls BC Hydro offers self-guided tours, staff to answer your questions, a 50-seat theater, and a gift shop. They have a nine-minute video in the theater for you to watch at the beginning of your self guided tour. See the turbines up close. Open 7 days a week 10 am to 5 pm.	Kilby General Store and Farm 215 Kilby Road PO Box 55 Harrison Mills, BC, Canada V0M 1L0 604-796-9576 http://www.kilby.ca/ Just off Hwy 7 in Harrison Mills, 30 minutes east of Mission. This historic farm and store is worth a visit. You will find a restaurant, General Store Museum with period merchandise, gift shop, historic farm, building, and equipment. They also have a campground.
Museums

Parks & Gardens
Cascade Falls Regional Park Ridgeview Road 604-702-5000 Visit the Park's web site.	Fraser River Heritage Park East 5^th Ave off Stave Lake Street PO Box 3341 Mission, BC V2V 4J5 604-826-0277 The Norma Kenney House, restaurant, historic ruins of St. Mary’s Mission and the Grotto site
Centennial Park 11^th Ave and Taulbut St 604-820-5350	Hayward Lake Reservoir Recreation Area Dewdney Trunk Rd. Mission, BC
Visitor Information
The District of Mission 8645 Stave Lake Street PO Box 20 Mission, BC, Canada V2V 4L9 604-820-3700 http://www.mission.ca/ Their visitor center is 0.6 mi. (1 Km) east of downtown on Highway 7, the Lougheed Highway.	Visitor Center 34033 Lougheed Hwy Mission, BC V2V 5X8 604-826-6914 www.missionchamber.bc.ca

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed establishments

Restaurants

ABC Country Restaurant – 604-820-9637

32061 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A3

Blu Restaurant – 604-826-1166

33134 First Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G4

Rockwell’s Bar & Grill – 604-820-9612

32281 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A3

Spurs Grillhouse – 604-820-8525

130 32555 London Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6M7

Stella’s Eatery & Lounge – 604-826-4444

7230 Home St, Mission, BC V2V 3Y1

White Spot – 604-820-6642

152 – 32555 London Ave, Mission BC

Restaurants – Ice Cream & Desserts

Restaurants – Pizza

Boston Pizza – 604-820-4223

#160 – 32555 London Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6M7

Mission Pizza – 604-826-3738

33082 First Ave, Mission, BC

Pete’s Place – 604-826-9191

3 – 33111 London Ave, Mission, BC V2V 4P9

Restaurants – Pubs

14^th Avenue Pub – 604-826-0354

32516 14^th Ave, Mission, BC

Captain’s Cabin Pub – 604-826-4767

33331 Harbour Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6B1

Mission Springs Brewing Company & Pub – 604-820-1009

7160 Oliver St, Mission, BC V2V 6K5

Restaurants – Specialty

Akasaka Japanese Restaurant – 604-826-5121

33227 First Ave, Mission, BC

Eleni’s Restaurant – 604-826-4430

33262 First Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G6

Embers BBQ House – 604-826-1191

107 – 32559 Logan Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6W8

Mission Dragon Restaurant – 604-826-6899

33018 First Ave, Mission, BC

Prawn Garden Restaurant – 604-826-8205

33035 First Ave, Mission, BC

Restaurants – Fast Foods

McDonald’s – 604-826-0215

7230 Park St, Mission, BC

Wemdy’s – 604-607-7748

34 – 32555 London AVae, Mission, BC

Restaurants – Coffeehouse

Grab-a-Java – 604-826-5282

2 – 33093 Seventh Ave, Mission, BC V2V 2C9

City Blends Coffee & Tea House – 604-820-4966

109 – 32423 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC

Starbucks Coffee – 604-820-0025

370 – 32555 London Ave, Mission, BC

Tim Hortons – 604-820-6360

33291 First Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1J9

Lodging

Lodging – Hotels – (with room service)

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services (no room service)

Best Western Mission City Lodge – 604-820-5500

32281 Lougheed Hwy, Mission, BC V2V 1A3

Lodging – Motels

Diamond Head Motor Inn – 604-826-8144

32550 Logan Ave, Mission, BC V2V 6G3

Lodging – Inns or Bed & Breakfast

Cascade Falls B&B – 604-820-0486

14077 Sylvester Rd, Mission, BC V2V 4J1

Celtic Inn B&B – 604-814-3036

33577 Fourth Ave, Mision, BC V2V 1T2

Lodging – Vacation Rentals & Cabins

RV & Camping

RV & Camping Information

Other Attractions

Antiques

Belle’s New & Used & Collectables – 604-826-8021

33090 1^st Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G3

Art Galleries

Claim to Frame – 604-820-2332

33245 First Ave, Mission, BC

Mission Art Gallery and Centre – 604-826-0029

33529 1^st Ave, Mission, BC

Gift Shops

Magnolias on Main – 604-826-1110

1 – 33253 1^st Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G7

Pomp & Peony – 604-820-5076

5&6 – 33261 1^st Ave, Mission, BC V2V 1G7

The Natural Wonders – 604-814-0999

33237 First Avenue, Mission, BC, Canada

Golf