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O F F I C I A L 2 0 1 4 V I S I TO R G U I D E Published by

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Mission City Lodge

The Jewel of Mission

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.

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

Mission City Lodge

Banquet & Conference Centre accommodates up to 450 people Catering services also available.

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

604-820-5500 TOLL FREE:1-888-552-5542 FAX:604-820-5510

email: bw@missioncitylodge.com

32281 Lougheed Hwy. Mission, B.C. V2V 1A3

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Licensed Restaurant open for lunch & dinner.

Sunday brunch 10am to 2pm

Drag Races Mission Raceway Park 2014 MAJOR

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June 6-8

August 2-3

Northwest Doorwars Pro Mods ProStreet Outlaw 10.5

SMS/Komatsu Smoke, Fire and Thunder

July 5-6

August 23-24

Lucas Oil Canadian Nat’l Open

Mopac Street Legal Racing

July 19-20

Select Friday nights throughout the 2014 Season

World MPH Record set July 2012 at Mission Raceway

Visit our website for a complete 2014 schedule

Photos courtesy speedzonemagazine.com

www.missionraceway.com Or call 604.826.6315 or toll free 1.877.826.6315

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Welcometo Mission 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 find 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

3 Distinctive Businesses in One Great Location

SWING OPTICAL

Dr. Lyndon Balisky,

FASHION EYEWEAR

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• Fully Licensed Opticians • Fashion Eyewear • Contact Lenses • Sunglasses

•Laser consultation •Contact lens fitting •Eye exams

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

We have blended 3 distinctive businesses in one location, specializing in Hearing Aids, Eye Examinations and Fashion Eyewear for the whole Family!

Kristoffer Goos is a local Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner.

Please call to book your appointment.

FREE Hearing Test.

604-557-9972 www.mainlandhearing.com

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Located inside Swing Optical

We Set Our Sights On Friendly, Knowledgable Service! #2 - 33231 3 First Avenue • Downtown Mission 604-820-1112 www.swingoptical.com

Serving Mission for over 20 years.

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

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Inside Mission 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

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

Outdoors ......................................... 28-29 Local Eats......................................... 30-34

www.missioncityrecord.com

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

Publisher: Andrew Franklin Marketing: 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, D Dale Klippinstein and contributors.

Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all material appearing in this publication to The Mission Record, including advertisements. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication, must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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

M Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce

REPRESENTING BUSINESSES SINCE 1893

Your Business Resource Hub

Also, your centre for Mission & BC Tourist Information

34033 Lougheed Hwy., Mission BC V2V 5X8 phone: 604.826.6914 | fax: 604.826.5916 missionchamber.bc.ca

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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.r.

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34033 Lougheed Highway • 604.826.6914

Dance to your own drum

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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Get your retail therapy fix 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.

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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 Änd 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.

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Shop ‘til you drop • Downtown Mission – First Ave area - Niche locallyowned stores and cafés mix it up in historic buildings.

• 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.

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

33261 - 1st Avenue, Mission • 604.820.1161

OR MARKETS O D T U O Every Saturday May 3 to October 11, 2014 9am to 1pm

• Quality Alterations • Custom Garments • Fabrics & Notions

Mission Library • 33247 2nd Avenue 604-302-5561

Direct from the people who make, bake or grow it: • 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

www.missioncityfarmersmarket.com

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Heritage bound

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 first 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 Pacific Railway Bridge, the first crossing link in BC to the USA.

• Mission Museum – located in Mission’s first 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.

Our constituency office is here to assist you with: • GOVERNMENT RELATED ISSUES • INFORMATION ON PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS

Simon Gibson MLA ABBOTSFORD - MISSION email: simon.gibson.mla@leg.bc.ca www.simongibsonmla.ca

• ARRANGING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES

Marc Dalton

MLA MAPLE RIDGE-MISSION email: marc.dalton.mla@leg.bc.ca www.marcdaltonmla.bc.ca

33058 First Avenue Mission, British Columbia, V2V 1G3 Phone:

604-820-6203

Fax:

604-820-6211 Toll Free: 1-866-370-6203

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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?

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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.

We also p provide educational programs includin including: g •The ve very ery popular “Junior Bug Club” (for ki ids 2-12yrs) kids • School Litter Audits •Poster/Video Competitions • Grad Volunteer Opportunit nities Opportunities more.

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Hit your mark

• Leisure Centre – A community hub of well-equipped facilities that include a pool, spray park, ice arenas and a huge array of fitness, 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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• 25 metre swimming pool • 800 sq. ft. leisure pool with vortexx & play sprays na & steam room • 300 ft. waterslide • Swirlpool, sauna • 3,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitnesss room • Racquetball and squash • Over 50 group fitness classes per week including Pilates, Yoga, Spin, TRX, Aquafit & more!

• Use of the ice arena during public sessions (September - March) • Select drop-in programs includingg Basketball, Volleyball & Indoor Soccer

No long-term commitments… pay as you go!

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POOLS & SPAS

Pumps, filters, heaters, liners, weekly maintenance, pool & spa supplies, repair, computerized water testing.

“Missions Favourite Pool Store” 604.820.2025 Friendly Service- Fair Prices - Expert Advice

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

Come see our new store at #17 32929 Mission Way, off London Avenue. Look for our signs!

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Hang outside 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 fields, including woods, trails with storyboards, flower 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.

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7984 Nelson St., Mission, B.C. TOLL FREE 1-866-463-3556 LOCAL 604-826-7617

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

For golf and dinner events.

Only 20 minutes from the Maple Ridge and Abbotsford areas.

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$28/night Electricity $3/night

RV SITES

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Book tee times online at

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SUMMER RATES

43955 -#7 (Lougheed) Hwy., Box 247, Lake Errock, B.C. V0M 1N0 Call for further inquiries or reservations 604-826-2741

(weekly, monthly * group rates available) water, sewer, hookups included

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Cascade Falls B&B 14077 Sylvester Rd. 604-820-0486 www.cascadefallsbb.com Country home on 10 forested acres with scenic trails and wildlife on the doorstep.

Cnoccarne B&B 11977 Stave Lake Rd. 604-820-8273 www.cnoccarne.com Emma and her Irish Wolfhounds will offer you close access to the main rivers and lakes.

The Anglers Arms 8060 Coleman St. 604-814-2556 Offers the ultimate convenience for fishers, with close access to the main rivers and lakes.

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.

Diamond Head Motor Inn 32550 Logan Ave. 604-826-8144 www.diamondheadmotorinn.com Centrally located and reasonably priced.

Mission Travel Inn 34551 Lougheed Hwy. 604-826-2023 www.missiontravelinn.ca Newly renovated rooms with views of the Fraser River.

Rowena’s Inn on the River 14282 Morris Valley Rd. 604-796-0234 www.prettyestateresort.com From the elegance and refinement of the grand manor house to private cabins nestled on 160 acres along the river’s edge.

Fraserview Anglers Retreat.

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

Oasis Rejuvenation Centre & Retreat 11734 Allan St. 604-462-7780 www.oasis-retreat.com Offering “tranquility, harmony & renewal” Relax and enjoy a little pampering – you deserve it!

Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge 15500 Morris Valley Rd. 604-796-9798 Sts’ailes runs this beautifully restored historic 1903 B&B set on 87 acres, featuring an outdoor salt water pool.

Rental Homes Above & Beyond 604-765-3237 www.missionvacationrentals.com Executive vacation rental homes, offering beautiful mountain and riverside locations, with exceptional interior design and grounds.

Camping

Harrison River RV Resort 1401 Kennedy Rd. www.oldorchardrv.com In 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.

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.

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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 golfing at its finest.

Hotels, Motels & Inns

Best Western Mission City Lodge 32281 Lougheed Hwy. 604-820-5500 www.bestwestern.com The largest serviced hotel in Mission, offering spacious rooms and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Sasquatch Inn 46001 Lougheed Hwy www.sasquatchinn.ca A rustic accommodation on Highway 7.

An ideal stopping point for cyclists and bikers. 14 guest rooms, pub & liquor store.

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Whether it’s a day of golfing, 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.

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Sun Valley Trout Park 31395 Silverdale Ave. 604-826-6471 www.campingfishingbc.ca A 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.

Kilby Park Campground 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills 604-796-9576 www.kilby.ca Characterized by its scenic riverfront location & wonderful pioneer history. Activities include fishing, beaching & boating on Harrison River & Harrison Lake.

Rolley Lake Provincial Park Bell Rd. www.gocampingbc.com 64 campsites nestled in a forested area by the edge of the lake. Ideal setting to unwind, swim, kayak, fish and hike.

Open April – October. Sites can be reserved.

40 Fully Air-Conditioned Rooms Free Wireless Internet Access

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Free Local Calls & Complimentary Coffee Kitchenettes & Honeymoon Suite with Waterbed Rooms for Disabled Guests Close to Mission Raceway & Shopping Centre

Sayres Lake Burma/Florence Lake Forest Service Rd. www.mission.ca 40 sites in Mission’s Tree License Forest, with opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking. A stunning wilderness setting.

Open April – October with 24 hr Host Camper. $13 cash-only site.

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Mission 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

Photo by Lori Holden © 2012

Enjoy your

F R A S E R VA L L E Y C. Carney A C A D E M YArtistic O Director F DJohn AN CE Artistic Director John C. Carney

A C E N T R E O F E XC E L L E N C E I N DA N C E Member of the International Dance Council CID (UNESCO)

Pre-Professional Daily Academy Ballet Tap Modern Contemporary

Evening Intensive Program Photo: Lori Holden Photography

Teachers’ Training Foundation Course

Summer Dance Camps

FVAD Senior Show 2013

RAD + ISTD Graded & Vocational Examinations

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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

“Where Mission Begins” Located: East on 5th Ave., off Stave Lake Street www.facebook.com/FraserRiverHeritagePark

Summer CAMP MAC July and August

Special

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Events

Christmas Craft Market Nov. 8th and 9th

for the whole family!

Every Wednesday & Friday Night

7:00-8:00 pm JUNE, JULY, and AUGUST (except Friday, July 25th)

Old Car Sunday – June 15 Children’s Festival – June 22 Canada Day – July 1 Cruiser Days 2014 – July 19 Folk Festival – July 25 to 28 Pilgrimage to the Grotto – August 16 Illuminaria – September 13 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 Park Hours: 8am until dusk 7 days a week | 604-826-0277

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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.

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Wade into fishing

For those looking for a family introduction to fishing check out Sun Valley Trout Park or Trout Creek Farm U-Catch.

Guided fishing adventures are offered with STS Guiding Service.

Fishing licenses are available at several locations in town.

Chinook Chum Coho Cutthroat Dollies Kokanee Pinks Rainbow Sockeye Steelhead Sturgeon

You choose the pace and we offer the opportunity; whether you are looking to chill on the river’s edge, or go “big game fishing” on the Fraser; independent or guided experiences offer all levels of angler the chance to catch a wealth of fish from salmon to sturgeon.

For Mission fishing is a year-round pastime.

Did you know: Mission is labelled the Sturgeon Capital of the World?

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Wind in your hair

Whether you’re contemplating a gentle ride along Scenic 7, following the edge of the Fraser, or feeling the need for the exhilarating rush through forest trails, Mission can offer both cyclist and mountain biker a day to remember.

Mission is one of BC’s best kept secrets for mountain bikers.

From easy cross-country routes to downhill descents, many trails are bike-ready thanks to the Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association’s dedication to the sport and forest environment.

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Get on your bike Maps are available at the Bear Mountain is a great start for younger kids with Rock n’ Roll, a 100 meter loop perfect for learning. For the more experienced try the downhill course. The fast trail forms part of the BC Cup race circuit.

Red Mountain offers classic cross-country loop trails that are a sweet ride down with a few table tops and lifts for those looking for an extra adrenaline rush.

Heritage Park: stay close to town with a maze of cross country single track trails.

Hatzic Valley is great for a family day out. Quiet roads take you through pastoral vistas with mountains forming a jaw dropping backdrop.

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From tranquil trails to extraordinary expeditions, get out the hiking boots and become one with the amazing terrain Mission offers. Mossy forests lead you to believe you have walked straight into “Middle Earth” and cultivated parks offer stunning views. Stop, breathe, and soak it in. There is outdoors to spare.

Take Mission’s Trails Challenge and conquer your uncharted territory.

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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 flight 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.

Rolley Lake and Falls Trail – Not only great for the kayak, canoe or fishing, Rolley Lake has a trail that hugs the shoreline: over boardwalks, where dragonflies lead the way to cooler climbs in woodland. Allow an hour.

These are just a sample!

Get your Parks and Trails Guide and more info from the Mission Visitor Information Centre.

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Featured in “Where to Eat in Canada” • Old-fashioned candy store with nostalgic favourites.

• International chocolate specialties.

• Homemade soups including Roasted Carrot Coconut, the recipe recently published in the November 2013 Bon Appétit magazine.

• British Tea Shop specialties including currant scones with local jam and imported Devonshire Cream, freshly made deli sandwiches, various flavours of quiche, sticky toffee puddings, fruit pies and crumbles.

• Specialty coffees from Italy, Kona and Maui.

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Mission has some exceptional places to eat, from homebaked cakes to go with your cup of Mission Specialty tea, to high-end cuisine celebrating local producers.

Locals best pick include: Blackberry Kitchen – Offering a unique setting in the grounds of Fraser River Heritage Park, boasting spectacular Valley deck views. A fabulous menu with breakfast, custom-made sandwiches at lunch and an awe-inspiring evening menu that includes west coast small plates, great meal features, and inhouse dessert creations. $$$ Embers BBQ House – A casual family-friendly restaurant offering a range of BBQ meats sandwiches & dinners that emphasize homemade, locally sourced and organic. Noted as

one of the top 10 BBQ houses on the Lower Mainland and trip advisor favourite, Embers offers dine-in and take-away for picnics. $$ Mission Springs Brewing Co. – Come taste award-winning craft beers, made right on the premises, and stay for family dining or hit the pub and dance floor. Menu highlights include handmade pizzas cooked in the Woodstove oven, to their fajitas and great pasta dishes. $$ The English Tarts – Traditional English baking combined with specialty teas, in a warm and friendly setting, make this a must if heading into Mission’s Downtown. Included on the menu is a full English breakfast, soups, sandwiches and quiches, plus of course those freshly made sweet treats and English high tea. $$

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TrueNorth Fraser

Look for the True North Fraser brand to find fresh local produce, natural beauty and rural culture. By travelling the Scenic 7 through Mission, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, you will find the best local foods and agricultural products. Keep your eyes open for new signage that will guide you to hand-picked fresh fruit and veggies, hormone-free beef, specialty cheeses and baked goods brimming with

local jams and honey.

There are plenty of opportunities to get locally grown blueberries, strawberries and apples. Even in December we have farms hopping with holiday cheer so you can find your holiday spirit or start a family tradition harvesting your special Christmas tree. Don’t forget to grab a few bottles from our local wild berry winemaker Kermode Wines to warm the spirit.

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Did you know: Mission was the Strawberry Capital of Canada in the 40s and 50s?

Tree fruits in the area include old varietals grown nowhere else in BC?

Admire the view

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 flooded tidal marsh?

For a birds-eye view check these out: Heritage Park – Serene trails take you to dramatic views across the Fraser Valley and into the USA, with Mount

Baker making for an impressive snowy landscape.

Neilson Regional Park – Sit on the grassy banks of Hatzic Lake and drink in the view taking you across the lake and up into the Fraser Valley to the Cheam Ridge.

Stave Lake Interpretive Trail – you are literally flying with the eagles from this rocky outcrop. See down Hayward Lake and on a clear day check out Vancouver Island in the distance.

Westminster Abbey – Follow the path of the Fraser River as it winds majestically towards the ocean. Offering a magnificent view, and admire the Hatzic Valley and beyond.

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Explore Mission for a day or stay for two to tickle your fancy. From race cars to mountain bliss to music appreciation, Mission can offer you a power-packed weekend.

Here are some ideas to keep you busy: Adrenalin Rush: Hear the roar of the engines, feel the rush of the cars. Whether it is on one of North America’s fastest tracks or further east at Agassiz, you can enjoy dirt bikes to NHRA dragsters every weekend in the summer. Hit drivers’ favourites for dinner at Rocco’s or exchange stories about your adventure at the ZOO bar.

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Take a day or two

Outdoor Adventure: Camp out at Rolley or Sayers lakes, kayak there or on the Stave River. Then mountain bike from Red to Bear Mountain. Still got energy, make the climb up the Dewdney Grind taking a breath at the top to enjoy what you have conquered. Then meet up at Mission Springs Brewing Co. to have trail-inspired brew.

Interested for more ways to enjoy Mission?

Love Culture: Kick up your heels at the world-renowned Mission Folk Music Festival, then tour MAC and aboriginal galleries downtown. Pull in some history at the Stave Falls Interpretive Centre or enjoy harbourside tunes down at the waterfront.

Call the Visitor Centre 604-826-6914

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Flow of the Fraser

Whether you are looking to get your boat out on the water, or watch the current go by from the sanctuary of the shoreline, the Fraser River has an ever-changing cycle that makes it a place you can keep visiting, experiencing something different each time.

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?

Fishing – During salmon season you will see fishermen lining the banks of the river – if you don’t already have your license you can get one in town. The fresh water license begins north of the Mission train bridge.

Fraser River Safari - Wildlife viewing with a mix of history and culture; an ideal way to relax and enjoy the river.

Jack Poole Harbourside Park – Great views, sculptures and storyboards all celebrating the flow of the Fraser. The best place to buy freshly caught sockeye is off the wharfs.

STS Fishing Guides - Offering world-class guided Salmon, Trout, Sturgeon and Steelhead fishing on the Fraser River from the Stave River to Hope.

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Follow the acks

Put rush hour traffic behind you, relax and enjoy the view from the West Coast Express commuter train, following the Fraser River all the way to the Waterfront in Downtown Vancouver. Grab a coffee, sit back and take in the incredible views. To the north experience spectacular mountain views and the beauty of the Burrard Inlet; to the south look out for Burnaby Mountain and the cliffs of SFU.

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Did you know – your ticket includes a pass for the SkyTrain, SeaBus and all Metro Vancouver buses?

Connect with the Canada Line to reach YVR making it an easy way to start your trip earlier without fighting traffic.

Planning to leave Vancouver late? Take the train bus home; last bus arrives in Mission at 9:42pm.

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Touring the DTR

Rev your engines and cruise the DTR (Dewdney Trunk Road). Two wheels were made for this route where the city melts into the open road. Valleys and curves will keep you as thrilled as the amazing scenery. Highlights include crossing the historic Stave Falls Dam and winding down the s-curves to Hatzic Valley below.

You can catch the Scenic 7 at both ends to loop back to your destination.

Did you know the Dewdney Trunk was the original link on the north side of the Fraser, originally running from Port Moody to Dewdney, just east of Mission?

Still a two lane road, it winds through the back of Mission without a single light.

Want to extend the ride? Turn off on Ferndale and follow Stave Lake Road to the heart of Hatzic Valley and motor on to Sylvester before catching up with Hwy 7 again.

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.

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Coa ing down the Scenic 7

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-filled days at the Raceway.

Mix and match at your pleasure!

Did you know: Westminster Abbey is a seminary and working farm?

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Compass heading East: • Mission Raceway Park – Bring your earplugs! As engines roar, you feel the vibrations and thrill of the race from the safety of the stands. Events include NHRA, Motocross and Street Legals, and run from April to October.

• Westminster Abbey – Home to Benedictine monks. A stunning 70 acres including the iconic abbey and bell tower, forest trails, farmland and dramatic valley views.

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Coa ing down the Scenic 7

• Inch Creek Fish Hatchery – A Fisheries and Oceans Canada facility that rebuilds local salmon stock. Hundreds of Coho and Chum return each year for spawning. Plus get up-close and personal with two large sturgeons: Arthur & Henry.

• Cascade Falls – Only a short uphill walk to the viewing platform for this impressive 30m drop to Devil’s Cauldron. Picnic areas and the chance to splash in the water make it a great place to break up the journey.

• Hemlock Valley Resort - For an outdoor buzz of downhill skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy the winter wonderland of tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing all on your doorstep.

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Don’t forget to visit 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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Located east of Mission, you can enjoy the serene setting on your own, or wander around and meet your neighbours at one of the spectacular d books for you common areas, like the Great Room, where there are games, puzzles and to enjoy as well as a TV and video games.

T There are two indoor hot tubs, an indoor pool and a fitness centre open yearro round.

In the summer, there is also an outdoor pool and hot tub available, as we as a community fire pit. well B Bring your camping chair, or rest on a piece of log furniture and warm up by th the big fire while chatting and singing the evening away under a big starry sky.

W Winter activities around the resort include snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ic ice skating. Summer activities include hiking, riding ATVs, dirt bikes and quads, an and fishing is available on the Sumallo River, which flows through the property.

A welcoming experience all year round!

Sunshine Valley RV Resort & Deluxe Cabins 110 sites & 10 CABINS

Holiday Trails

living the dream...

Amenities include: • On-site grocery & liquor store • Wireless internet ($) • Indoor & outdoor heated pools • Hot Tubs • Fitness centre • Propane filling station

RV Resorts

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

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604-869-0066 RESERVE ON-LINE

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A Full Service Law Firm Serving the Fraser Valley Since 1978

We are committed to providing our clients professional, courteous service at competitive rates.

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