Mission

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Win a Romantic Dawn to Dusk Getaway at Harrison Beach Hotel! Contest Deadline is September 6, 2010

Monday, August 23rd, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Harrison Hot Springs and a romantic getaway always go hand in hand! Escape for a two night stay at Harrison Beach Hotel.

Harrison Hot Springs – A Relaxing and Fun Getaway!

Monday, August 16th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

A late summer getaway to an early fall escape, Harrison Hot Springs is an easy 90 minute drive outside of Vancouver. Shimmering rays bounce across the lake, while tensions melt away in the hot springs.

Ten Cool Things To Do This Week in BC! – July 26 to August 1

Monday, July 26th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

From the Fraser Valley and Vancouver, to Quadra Island, to Sooke, the Kootenay Rockies, Sun Peaks and the Cariboo, Chilcotin, Coast regions, there is so much to do in BC!

Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC Shares Spot Prawn Recipe

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

I’ve had the great fortune to get to know the always wonderful, Chef Eric Pateman of Edible BC quite well over the past few years.  His energy and passion for food and a healthy lifestyle are infectious!
If you haven’t been to his retail store on Granville Island, be sure to put it on the list [...]

Family Fun Is Waiting ~ In and Around Harrison, BC

Monday, May 17th, 2010 by Cheryl MacKinnon

Getaway with the kids to fabulous Harrison Hot Springs in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. A perennial favourite for boaters, swimmers and sand castle builders alike, this is a great spot any time of the year!

An Eagle’s Eye View in Harrison Mills

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

The Eagle Festival kicks off Saturday, November 21 in Harrison Mills – stay overnight at Sandpiper Golf Resort and spend the day seeking eagles from aboard a Fraser River Safari.

Autumn Brings Romantic Getaways

Friday, September 25th, 2009 by Cheryl MacKinnon

One of the most easily accessible romantic getaways in the lower mainland is at Rowena’s Inn on the River in Harrison Mills.

Visitors and residents explore Mission

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Residents and tourists alike enjoy the natural setting and world-class attractions this community has to offer. Our community is known for festivals, superb fishing, mountain biking, and hiking in the

Learn electrifying facts at Power House

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

The 1912 Power House at Stave Falls began working again in 2002, this time generating visitors rather than electricity.

The National Historic Site of Canada remains similar to the way it was and is n

Downtown is a relaxing place to shop

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com

Mission boasts one of the few remaining downtowns in the Lower Mainland with the small-town charm and independently owned businesses run by friendly neighbours.

The downtown has several key features