Tourism Guide - Mission Visitor Guide 2014

OFF IC IAL 2014 VISITOR GUIDETourismMission.info

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2 INSIDE MISSION 2014 • www.TourismMission.info

We extend you an invitation to experience world-class service, elegantly appointed guest accommodations, outstanding meeting and banquet facilities, and award-winning dining. Our contemporary-style hotel features everything required for vacation relaxation or business travel.

The Jewel of Mission

Best Western PLUS Mission City Lodge

604-820-5500TOLL FREE:1-888-552-5542 FAX:604-820-5510email: [email protected] Lougheed Hwy.Mission, B.C. V2V 1A3

Mission CityLodge

Banquet & Conference Centre accommodates

up to 450 peopleCatering services also available.

604-820-9612Licensed Restaurant open

for lunch & dinner.Sunday brunch 10am to 2pmwww.bestwestern.com

• 100% smoke-free hotel• Restaurant on-site• Indoor pool heated• Steam room\Spa• 24-hour front desk• Exercise facility • Truck/RV parking

• Free parking• Conference facilities• Free high-speed internet• Hot tub• Banquet facilities• Catering• Ballroom

INSIDE MISSION 2014 • www.TourismMission.info 3

Visit our website for a complete 2014 schedule

June 6-8

July 5-6

www.missionraceway.comOr call 604.826.6315 or toll free 1.877.826.6315

Lordco NHRA BC Nationals BC Old Time Drags

Northwest Doorwars

Lucas Oil Canadian Nat’l OpenLucas Oil Canadian Nat’l Open Mopac Street Legal RacingMopac Street Legal Racing

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Photos courtesyspeedzonemagazine.com

World MPH Record set July 2012 at

Mission Raceway

July 19-20 Select Friday nights throughout the 2014 Season

August 23-24

August 2-3

2014 MAJORMission Raceway Park


to MissionWelcome

#2 - 33231 First Avenue • Downtown Mission604-820-1112

www.swingoptical.com

Serving Mission for over 20 years.

3 Distinctive Businesses in One Great Location

Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

• Fully Licensed Opticians• Fashion Eyewear

• Contact Lenses • Sunglasses

Please call to book your appointment.

FREE Hearing Test.604-557-9972

Located inside Swing Optical

Kristoffer Goos is a local Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner.

Dr. Lyndon Balisky, OPTOMETRIST

Book your Eye Examination today 604-826-2611 or 604-820-1112

www.mainlandhearing.com

We Set Our Sights On Friendly, Knowledgable Service!

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Fashion Eyewear forthe whole Family!

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It is an honour to serve as the Mayor of Mission, and a great pleasure to welcome visitors to our beautiful community. People come to Mission for many reasons: from exploring natural landscapes and outdoor activities, to attending the many festivals and special events that take place throughout the year. I encourage you to discover all that Mission has to offer.

The Mission Visitor Guide will help you fi nd the attractions, destinations and experiences that will inspire you and keep you coming back, year after year. We are so fortunate to live in an area of such beauty. From the vast mountainous back country in the north to the mighty Fraser River, we are always pleased to share with friends.

Enjoy your visit!Mayor Ted Adlem

For more visitor information or your own map of the area, visit Tourism Mission Visitor Information Centre located at

34033 Lougheed Hwy. • Phone 604-826-6914

missionchamber.bc.ca

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This Mission Visitor Guide is published annually by MISSION RECORD, in co-operation with the Mission Regional

Chamber of Commerce and tourism operators in Mission.MISSION RECORD is published every Friday at

33047 First Avenue, Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1G2

www.missioncityrecord.comPublisher: Andrew FranklinMarketing: Crystal Orchison

Graphic Design: Kevin Plastow

To advertise in the 2015 edition of this guide contact Crystal Orchison at 604-820-5458

Photographs by

Mission Record staff, Kelly Kitsch,

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Welcome ................................................ 4

Mission Highlights .................................. 7

Shopping ............................................8-9

Heritage Attractions ............................. 11

Recreation .......................................12-14

Accommodations .............................15-16

Fishing .................................................. 23

Map ................................................24-25

Cycling ............................................26-27

Outdoors .........................................28-29

Local Eats .........................................30-34

Scenic 7 ...........................................42-44


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Your Business Resource Hub


See Mindy's advertisement on the back page of this guide for more details.

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34033 Lougheed Highway • 604.826.6914

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Make it your 2014 mission to be audacious in mountain and lakeside terrain, catch the “big one”, relish the arts and rev your engine. Take a break from your daily routine and immerse yourself in a historic town settled deep in the scenic Fraser Valley. We offer a wealth of independent outdoor adventure and a calendar packed with events to delight the eclectic visitor.

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Community is the heart of Mission and nowhere is this celebrated more than through the busy year-round events calendar. It boasts festivals and celebrations to meet diverse interests.

Did you know: Mission hosts the biggest night-time Christmas parade in Western Canada? Thousands of Bald Eagles join us annually for the salmon run and are celebrated during the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival? We host two unique summer outdoor music festivals with international Country and Folk artists? And all summer there are free concerts in the Park twice a week?Here is a hand-picked selection to whet your appetite...

April 20 Easter Egg Hunt Fraser River Heritage Park

May 2 Ukrainian Festival Clarke Foundation Theatre

May 25 Trailblazer Series Mountain Bike Race Bear Mountain

June 15 Old Car Sunday Car Show Fraser River Heritage Park

June 22 Children’s Festival Fraser River Heritage Park

July 1 Canada Day Celebrations Fraser River Heritage Park

July 25-27 Mission Folk Music Festival Fraser River Heritage Park

August 4 Communities in Bloom BC Day Celebration Jack Poole Harbourside Park

August 7-9 Rockin River Music Fest Mission Raceway Park

August 16 Pilgrimage to the Grotto of Lady of Lourdes Fraser River Heritage Park

Oct/Nov Mission Arts Council Haunted House Mission Arts Council

Nov 8/9 Mission Christmas Craft Market Heritage Park Centre

Nov 15/16 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Variety of locations by Harrison Mills

December 5th Candlelight Parade Downtown Mission

December 7 Santa in the Park Fraser River Heritage Park

For full details of all events go to www.TourismMission.info


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A friendly, exciting place to shop!Mission’s downtown is an eclectic mix of unique, funky shops that carry a wide variety of interesting items you won’t nd anywhere else, not to mention the exceptional customer service offered by each of the individually owned and operated stores.

The personal touch is what many customers rave about after visiting downtown. Mission is very quaint, and people can stroll while admiring tree-lined streets and absorbing the hometown feeling exuded by the friendly, helpful merchants.

Get your retail therapy fi x while in town. Locals are so passionate about the distinctive goods and cuisine Mission offers that they have pledged to “shop local, spend local, eat local and enjoy local”.

Choose from a variety of shopping districts or indulge in locally grown produce and artisan goods at the weekly Mission City Farmers Market.

Did you know we have our own brewing company that has now expanded into South Korea? We also have a local berry winery hosting a selection of specialty wild fruit wines.

Retail therapy


Shop ‘til you drop

www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com

Direct fr om the people who make, bake or grow it:

Every Saturday May 3 to October 11, 2014

9am to 1pmMission Library • 33247 2nd Avenue

604-302-5561

Every SaturdayOUTDOOR MARKETSOUTDOOR MARKETS

• Local produce • Ethically raised meat • Cheese• Eggs • Honey • Baking • Preserves • Plants

• Soap • Crafts • Food Trucks and more• Storytelling at 11:00 am

• Free craft-making for children • Live music• Community group displays

Monday to Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pmFriday 8:30am - 5:00pm

• Shoe Repair & Dying• Sports Equipment

• Purses • Zippers• Leather Stitching

• Shoe Rep• Sports

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33261 - 1st Avenue, Mission • 604.820.1161

Arnold’s Shoe Repair

604.820.05281 - 33225 First Ave., Mission

(between The Gold Bin & Akasaka Restaurant)

• Quality Alterations

• Custom Garments

• Fabrics & Notions

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• The Junction – London Avenue – Movie theatre, specialty stores and restaurants all with plenty of parking.

• Mission Hills - One of several shopping plazas along Lougheed Highway – Offering big box stores, fast food, individual retail stores and service stations.

• Heritage Park Marketplace on Stave & 11th – A new

shopping complex in the heart of College Heights with a blend of professional services and fast food options.

• Mission City Farmers Market – Great way to unwind.

Listen to local musicians while you browse an array of locally produced wares. Children are kept amused by storytellers and creative activities.


KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. GET SOME AT THE STAVE FALLS VISITOR CENTRE.

Tour the generating

station, explore the

history of power in BC,

touch real tools and learn

how electricity is made.

Plan your visit at bchydro.com/stavefalls. Book a tour at [email protected]

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For a small town, we sure do have a colourful past. Did you know: we have the oldest dwelling in BC? Got our name from the mission built in 1861? Have the location of the fi rst train robbery in BC, by the notorious train robber Billy Miner?

Relive our past:• Fraser River Heritage Park – Stroll back in time to the

site of St Mary’s church.• Jack Poole Harbourside Park – View the mighty

Fraser River and iconic Canadian Pacifi c Railway Bridge, the fi rst crossing link in BC to the USA.

• Mission Museum – located in Mission’s fi rst bank.• Power House at Stave Falls – Learn how electricity is

generated at one of BC’s early hydro-electric dams.• Kilby Historic Site – Feed the goats and sheep in this

1920s Fraser Valley living history farm, while learning about life during the early 1900s.

Learn more about Mission’s past through the murals located at Mission Archives and

throughout downtown.


33058 First Avenue Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1G3 Phone: 604-820-6203 Fax: 604-820-6211 Toll Free: 1-866-370-6203

Our constituency offi ce is here to assist you with:

Simon GibsonMLA ABBOTSFORD - MISSION

email: [email protected]

Marc DaltonMLA MAPLE RIDGE-MISSION


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We also provide educational programs including:• The very popular “Junior Bug Club” (for kids 2-12yrs) • School Litter Audits •Poster/Video Competitions • Grad Volunteer Opportunities • Youth Photo Contests & much more.

Adopt a Block, Trail, Park or Creek with the MISSION ADOPT-A-BLOCK SOCIETY (AAB) and

pledge to keep it litter free.We provide all volunteers with a picker, bags,

safety vest, garbage removal and signage along the route to acknowledge the adoption.

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Bert "THE MOLE MAN" PullesPhone: 604.826.9352 • Fax: 604.826.9342

35482 Durieu Road, Mission, B.C. V2V 7L1

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Feeling sporty? Take advantage of our athletic and leisure facilities, from fountained pools and scenic trails, to one of BC’s leading 18-hole courses. Join in Mission’s outdoor spirit and get active as an individual, family or as part of a team. If spectating is more your thing – no problem, regardless of the sport there’s a good chance we have a team for it!

Did you know Olympic athletes Brent Hayden (bronze medal winner in the 100 m freestyle swimming) and Eden Donatelli (silver and bronze medal winner in speed skating) are both from Mission?


7650 Grand Street (Corner of 7th & Grand)LEISURE LINE: 604.820.5350

• 25 metre swimming pool• 800 sq. ft. leisure pool with vortex & play sprays• 300 ft. waterslide • Swirlpool, sauna & steam room• 3,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fi tness room • Racquetball and squash • Over 50 group fi tness classes per week including

Pilates, Yoga, Spin, TRX, Aquafi t & more! • Use of the ice arena during public sessions (September - March)• Select drop-in programs including Basketball,

Volleyball & Indoor Soccer

Enjoy all these benefi ts and great facilities for one low rate!

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Pumps, fi lters, heaters, liners, weekly maintenance, pool & spa supplies, repair, computerized water testing.“Missions Favourite Pool Store”

• Leisure Centre – A community hub of well-equipped facilities that include a pool, spray park, ice arenas and a huge array of fi tness, general interest, seniors’ and childrens’ programs. Pick up your Mission Leisure Guide for full details of all the parks, recreation and culture on offer throughout Mission.

• Golf – For spectacular views and challenging links head out to Mission Golf and Country Club. Cedar Ridge Golf Course offers a more casual course with a lit driving range and both indoor and outdoor stalls. Sandpiper Golf Course is one of BC’s best Arnold Palmer courses set in the Pretty Estate Resort on the edge of the Harrison River.

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Only 20 minutes from the Maple Ridge and Abbotsford areas.

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“One of the best conditioned

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The Province Golf Guide

7984 Nelson St., Mission, B.C.

TOLL FREE 1-866-463-3556 LOCAL 604-826-7617For golf and dinner events.

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43955 -#7 (Lougheed) Hwy., Box 247, Lake Errock, B.C. V0M 1N0

Call for further inquiries or reservations 604-826-2741

$28/nightElectricity $3/night

RV SITES (includes hookups)

TENT SITES (weekly, monthly

* group rates available)

water, sewer, hookups included

SUMMER RATES•tent & RV sites •large heated washrooms•small store •playground•Showers & firewood free•trail access to Mr. Deroche

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Mission is fortunate to have many parks within the city boundaries offering cultivated gardens to wild terrain. Fraser River Heritage Park is the crowning glory and a community focal point hosting many events throughout the year. With 44 acres of grassy fi elds, including woods, trails with storyboards, fl ower gardens, bandstand, OMI Cemetry, restaurant and Grotto. Centennial Park includes an off-leash dog area, plus jogging trails, tennis courts and kids’ play area; and new this summer, a public disc golf course. Hayward Lake & Rolley Lake offer cool lakeside beaches, picnic areas and trails. At Hayward dogs have their own beach!

See the Parks and Trails guide on page 29 for more suggestions to explore the outdoors.

Hang outside


Sweet dreams

The award-winning Pretty Estates Resort is home to Rowena’s Inn on the River, Sandpiper Golf Course and River’s Edge Restaurant.

The Pretty Family’s historical tale traces back to the 1800s- an English-manor now converted into a grand B&B and luxurious cottages blending old-world opulence with new-world convenience.

Sandpiper Golf Course is heralded as one of BC’s leading 18-hole courses. Framed by the rugged backdrop of Cheam Mountain, 180 ft Douglas Firs and the turquoise, tranquil waters of the Harrison River, Sandpiper Golf Course is forest golfi ng at its fi nest.

Whether it’s a day of golfi ng, spending the night in a cozy inn cottage or taking in the waterfront views at River’s Edge Restaurant, at Pretty Estates Resort, indulgence is a way of life.

Located 30 minutes east of Mission on Morris Valley Road in Harrison Mills.

You’re Unique. Your Escape Should Be Too.

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Whether you are looking for indoor indulgence or want to wake up to bird song, we have accommodations to suit. From cozy B&Bs to wilderness campgrounds, Mission can provide a place to rest your head.

B&BCascade Falls B&B14077 Sylvester Rd.604-820-0486www.cascadefallsbb.comCountry home on 10 forested acres with scenic trails and wildlife on the doorstep.

Cnoccarne B&B11977 Stave Lake Rd.604-820-8273www.cnoccarne.comEmma and her Irish Wolfhounds will offer you close access to the main rivers and lakes.

The Anglers Arms8060 Coleman St.604-814-2556Offers the ultimate convenience for fi shers, with close access to the main rivers and lakes.

Fraserview Anglers Retreat. 34827 Brient Dr. 604-826-3028Located on Hatzic Bench, which offers spectacular views of the Fraser River and Cascade Mountains.

Oasis Rejuvenation Centre & Retreat11734 Allan St.604-462-7780www.oasis-retreat.comOffering “tranquility, harmony & renewal” Relax and enjoy a little pampering – you deserve it!

Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge15500 Morris Valley Rd.604-796-9798Sts’ailes runs this beautifully restored historic 1903 B&B set on 87 acres, featuring an outdoor salt water pool.

Hotels, Motels & InnsBest Western Mission City Lodge32281 Lougheed Hwy.604-820-5500www.bestwestern.comThe largest serviced hotel in Mission, offering spacious rooms and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Diamond Head Motor Inn32550 Logan Ave.604-826-8144www.diamondheadmotorinn.comCentrally located and reasonably priced.

Mission Travel Inn34551 Lougheed Hwy.604-826-2023www.missiontravelinn.caNewly renovated rooms with views of the Fraser River.

Rowena’s Inn on the River14282 Morris Valley Rd.604-796-0234 www.prettyestateresort.comFrom the elegance and refi nement of the grand manor house to private cabins nestled on 160 acres along the river’s edge.

Sasquatch Inn46001 Lougheed Hwywww.sasquatchinn.caA rustic accommodation on Highway 7. An ideal stopping point for cyclists and bikers. 14 guest rooms, pub & liquor store.

Rental Homes Above & Beyond604-765-3237www.missionvacationrentals.comExecutive vacation rental homes, offering beautiful mountain and riverside locations, with exceptional interior design and grounds.

CampingHarrison River RV Resort 1401 Kennedy Rd.www.oldorchardrv.comIn the heart of Sasquatch country just off Highway 7, on the banks of the Harrison River. Facilities include full hook-ups and two boat launches.


40 Fully Air-Conditioned Rooms Free Wireless Internet Access from all Guest Room Floors

Free Local Calls & Complimentary Coffee Kitchenettes & Honeymoon Suite with Waterbed

Rooms for Disabled Guests Close to Mission Raceway & Shopping Centre

[email protected]

32550 Logan Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 6G3T: 604.826.8144 F:604.820.2203

Kilby Park Campground215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills604-796-9576www.kilby.caCharacterized by its scenic riverfront location & wonderful pioneer history. Activities include fi shing, beaching & boating on Harrison River & Harrison Lake.

Rolley Lake Provincial ParkBell Rd.www.gocampingbc.com64 campsites nestled in a forested area by the edge of the lake. Ideal setting to unwind, swim, kayak, fi sh and hike. Open April – October. Sites can be reserved.

Sayres LakeBurma/Florence Lake Forest Service Rd.www.mission.ca40 sites in Mission’s Tree License Forest, with opportunities for boating, fi shing and hiking. A stunning wilderness setting. Open April – October with 24 hr Host Camper. $13 cash-only site.

Sun Valley Trout Park31395 Silverdale Ave.604-826-6471www.campingfi shingbc.caA combined campground and trout farm on 35 acres of natural wooded beauty. Watch the salmon run from the comfort of your campsite! Functions room with kitchen for cyclists to utilize. Open year round.

The Campground43955 Lougheed Hwy604-826-2741Across from Lake Errock, this location is ideal for anyone looking for a place to stay straight off Highway 7. Full bathroom and shower facilities.


Arts & Culture

www.mission.ca

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mission.caPIC TURE TAKEN AT STAVE LAKE, MISSION BC

Explore our unique outdoor adventures

Missiongo for it.


Mission Arts Center

and The Rock Family Gallery

Visit the art gallery to view exciting exhibits from local and regional artists,

shop for unique gifts and have a cup of tea and dessert in the

Doris Paterson Tea Room.

OPEN: Tuesday - Saturday 1-4 pm33529 1st Avenue, Mission

(On the corner of Catherwood)

For information call604.826.0029

Proud Sponsor:

www.missionartscouncil.ca

2014 COMING EVENTS:CAMP MAC - Spring Break

March 17th to 21st

Fraser Valley Children's Festival June 22nd!

The Youth Art Festival May 3rd to 10th

Summer CAMP MAC July and August

HAUNTED MANSION Oct. 17th to 30th

Christmas Craft Market Nov. 8th and 9th

RAD + ISTD Graded & Vocational

Examinations

BalletTap

ModernContemporary

Pre-Professional Daily Academy

Teachers’ Training Foundation Course

Photo by Lori Holden ©

2012

Artistic Director John C. Carney

Evening Intensive Program

Summer Dance Camps

33219 1st Avenue Mission BC 604-826-0097

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F R A S E R VA L L E Y A C A D E M Y O F D A N C E

Artistic Director John C. Carney

REGISTER ONLINEWWW.FVAD.CA

FVAD Senior Show 2013

Photo: Lori Holden Photography

Member of the International Dance Council CID (UNESCO)

“Where Mission Begins”

www.heritagepark-mission.ca

Old Car Sunday – June 15Children’s Festival – June 22

Canada Day – July 1Cruiser Days 2014 – July 19Folk Festival – July 25 to 28

Pilgrimage to the Grotto – August 16Illuminaria – September 13

Park Hours: 8am until dusk 7 days a week | 604-826-0277

www.facebook.com/FraserRiverHeritagePark

Every Wednesday

& Friday Night

7:00-8:00 pmJUNE, JULY, and

AUGUST (except Friday,

July 25th)

Eventsfor the whole family!

Special

Enjoy a snack at the Log Cabin Café concession, open at all concerts

and major park events.

Have your breakfast, lunch, dinner, or enjoy a coffee at the Blackberry Kitchen 604-826-0210

Located: East on 5th Ave., off Stave Lake Street

Enjoy youreveningMission knows how to bring the community

together and enjoy the long summer evenings

and cozy winter nights. Every week sees a

packed calendar of events to keep us amused.

Check out the Events Page for highlights and the

website for all the details at

www.TourismMission.info


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You choose the pace and we offer the opportunity; whether you are looking to chill on the river’s edge, or go “big game fi shing” on the Fraser; independent or guided experiences offer all levels of angler the chance to catch a wealth of fi sh from salmon to sturgeon. For Mission fi shing is a year-round pastime. Did you know: Mission is labelled the Sturgeon Capital of the World? The Fraser River is one of the most productive salmon rivers in the world?


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Stave Falls Dam Forest Interpretive Trail - Wind uphill along a trail like an old river bed, through a forest landscape with rugged granite faces. Stop and learn the role of Mission’s Municipal Forest. The view at the crest is breathtaking looking toward Vancouver, and in the fl ight path of bald eagles. Allow an hour.

Hayward Lake Trails – Pick and choose your route depending on time and motivation. Trace the old railway line that meanders along the west side of the lake, taking in the beach and the off-leash dog park. Alternatively take the east side that rolls through the forest, over streams and with a short diversion, to get your face sprayed at Steelhead Falls.

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Being in the heart of the Fraser Valley, tucked up on the banks of the Fraser River, gives us plenty of opportunity to admire the view. Add our backdrop of mountain ranges and agricultural vistas and you have a little slice of heaven.Did you know: the Fraser River is the longest running river in BC and the tenth longest in Canada? The veldt of the Fraser Valley was once a fl ooded tidal marsh?

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Did you know: this year is said to be a record breaking year for sockeye? That the Jack Poole Harbourside Park is dedicated to the memory of a Mission resident, who chaired the Vancouver Olympic bid committee?

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Stops en route:Hayward Lake – “Take 5” at the beach or grab a picnic. A country store just outside the park entrance offers road coffee and hot take-out. Hayward beach area has tables, BBQ pits and full restroom facilities.Neilson Park – Stretch your legs and walk off the ride, you’re half way done. A hidden gem, Neilson Park is slightly off the beaten path and offers great views of Mt. Baker and Hatzic Lake.

The scenic 7 offers a more relaxed and picturesque way to travel between Metro Vancouver and Hope, taking in breathtaking vistas and agricultural pastures. Treat the journey as part of your experience and make a point of taking in some of the unique sites en route. Breaking free of the city, Mission starts your tour from gentle strolls around Westminster Abbey to adrenaline-fi lled days at the Raceway. Mix and match at your pleasure!

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Chances – Feeling lucky? If you are looking to play bingo, try your luck at a slot machine or grab a bite to eat this bright and fun-packed venue is for you. Plenty of parking at 7178 Horne St. Clarke Theatre – The cultural hub of the community, with hundreds of presentations highlighting the enormous wealth of local as well as Canadian and International talent. Part of Heritage Park High School, at 33700 Prentis Ave.Opening Nite Theatre – A community theatre group, who host highly entertaining productions throughout the year. The cozy and intimate atmosphere makes for a special evening where you are able to immerse yourself in the world of theatre. Tucked into 33223-33227 North Railway Ave.Silvercity Cineplex – If popcorn and the latest blockbuster are for you, then head down to the Junction and check out the 12-screen movie theatre. Located at The Junction Shopping Centre, 32555 London Avenue.Twilight Concerts – From June to August twice weekly (Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7pm) concerts are held in the park offering a free evening of entertainment, bring your lawn chair, blanket and dancing shoes. From high school bands and choirs, to professional bands from across BC. Fraser River Heritage Park, turn on 5th Avenue east of Stave Lake Street.

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Off -site recreation: • Hiking • Mountain biking and ATVing on over 100kms of natural trails • Canoeing & kayaking on nearby Cedar Lake • Skiing • Snowmobiling

14850 Alpine BoulevardSunshine Valley BC

604-869-0066RESERVE ON-LINEwww.htr.ca


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clients professional, courteous service at

competitive rates.

33066 First Avenue MISSION

Phone: 604-826-1266 Fax: 604-826-4288


Taylor, Tait, Ruley & CompanyB A R R I S T E R S & S O L I C I T O R S

A Full Service Law Firm Serving the Fraser Valley Since 1978

Gordon D. Taylor B.A., LL.B.• Personal Injury Claims• Estate Litigation • Civil Litigation• Corporate • Estates• Wills/Estate Planning

John G. Tait, Q.C B.Comm., LL.B.• Collaborative Divorce • Mediation• Divorce/Family Law Litigation• Separation Agreements• Marriage Contracts • Wills/Estate Planning• Estate Litigation • Property Claims

Gordon W. Ruley B.A., LL.B.• Real Estate & Mortgages• Commercial Development• Business Acquisitions• Corporate• Wills/Estate Planning

Donna Maser B.Comm., LL.B.• Family Law• Mediation - Arbitration• Child Protection• Children's Issues• Adoptions, Custody Issues• First Nations Issues

Eleanor L. MacDonald B.A., LL.B.• Real Estate & Mortgages• Wills/Estate Planning• Committeeships• Separation Agreements• Uncontested Divorces• Marriage Contracts • Estates

Chris Stenerson B.A., LL.B• Divorce/Family Law Litigation• Separation/Marriage Contracts• Personal Injury (ICBC claims)• General Litigation• Wills

Troy A. Dickson B.Comm., J.D.• Family Law• General Civil Litigation• Wills/Estate Planning• Personal Injury (ICBC Claims)

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Documents

Tourism Guide - Mission Visitor Guide 2014