Mission
M ission is a beautifully scenic agricultural community situated on a mountainside with magnificent views of the lush Fraser Valley, the mountain ranges rising across the valley and the mighty Fraser River.
Mission is a renowned sturgeon-fishing destination, home to the very picturesque Westminster Abbey monastery, and two National Historic Sites.
Historically speaking, Mission was the site of British Columbia’s first rail link to the United States and where Canada’s first train robbery occurred. Today, Mission’s downtown has a charming small-town atmosphere and its heritage storefronts offer a variety of small shops and restaurants.
Transportation to 2010 Winter Games Venue Cities
To Vancouver:
Driving time from Mission to Vancouver is approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
Mission connects to Vancouver via the West Coast Express Train and TrainBus. These services operate primarily during peak commuter periods, although the TrainBus does have weekend service. Learn more about caterpillar sis!
To Richmond:
Driving from Mission to Richmond take approximately one hour and 25 minutes.
Mission connects to Vancouver via the West Coast Express Train and TrainBus. These services operate primarily during peak commuter periods, although the TrainBus does have weekend service.
From Vancouver, passengers can catch a public bus, including an express bus service, to Richmond. From late 2009, the rapid transit Canada Line will provide another option to people commuting between Richmond and Vancouver.
To West Vancouver:
The drive from Mission to West Vancouver takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes.
Mission connects to Vancouver via the West Coast Express Train and TrainBus. These services operate primarily during peak commuter periods, although the TrainBus does have weekend service.
From Vancouver, public buses provide service to West Vancouver.
To Whistler:
Driving from Mission to Whistler takes approximately two hours and 45 minutes with the journey travelling along parts of the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway.
Accommodation
Mission has limited accommodation. There is a hotel and a motel located near the Lougheed Highway.
Things To Do
Winter visitors can enjoy snow sports at nearby Hemlock Valley Resort or the world-class ski areas of the North Shore Mountains’ which are approximately 100 km (62 mi) away. Of Cypress, Seymour and Grouse mountains, Cypress will host 2010 Olympic Winter Games events.
Mission is a premier fishing destination with anglers experiencing the best in white sturgeon fishing. Guided fishing tours as well as sightseeing boat tours along the awe-inspiring Fraser River are both available.
Mission offers an excellent network of hiking and mountain biking trails and has numerous Regional and Provincial parks nearby for further walking and wildlife spotting opportunities. Golfers can tee off all year round on one of Mission’s golf courses.
To learn about locally made food and beverages, take a self-guided Circle Farm Tour or inspect the self-sufficient pastoral grounds of the Benedictine monks of the Westminster Abbey.
History buffs can explore two National Historic Sites: Xá:ytem, the oldest known First Nations’ archaeological site in British Columbia, and an early generating station at the Power House at Stave Falls.
Vancouver:
