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Downtown area is a town within a town
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Many of Mission’s long-time residents have grown accustomed to heading downtown for most of their needs. And now newer residents are starting to discover the area as well.
Guiding growth in the area
Find your new favourite store in Mission
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
There are four main areas in Mission to shop, each with its own unique characteristics. Visit them all and find your favourite area and store.
- In the downtown core, you will find an abundance of in
Museum offers rotating exhibits, displays
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Housed in the former Canadian Bank of Commerce building (erected in 1907), the Mission Museum offers visitors a look at the diverse history of Mission through its material culture.
Rotating exhibits
Ready to rock on the river
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Rockin’ on the River is coming to Mission Raceway Park mid-August, promising great music, and a spectacular atmosphere.
On Aug. 14-15, Rockin’ on the River will provide local music fans with a solid
Bingo games and slots offered at Chances
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Chances Boardwalk Mission has been a member of the community for the past five years.
The thriving gaming business is home to 16 charitable groups, supported through revenues which totaled $572,000 i
Low elevation track produces fast times
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Mission has one of the fastest drag strips in all of Western Canada and the U.S. Northwest. Hundreds of drivers and thousands of fans converge on Mission Raceway Park throughout the summer from Albert
Sports Park boasts first-class facilities
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
Mission is the city that loves to be active. Mission Parks, Recreation and Culture offers a wide variety of activities for individuals, the family and community organizations.
This is evident in the
No shortage of fun at Leisure Centre
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Mission Leisure Centre provides an action-packed day for the kids with the fountained leisure pool, waterslide, and outdoor seasonal spray park.
From September until April, the two arenas are op
Play at a championship-length course
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, a round of golf at Mission Golf and Country Club is always worth the time.
Golfers travel great distances to play at this popular championship-length course
Market a treasure trove of local goodies
Thursday, April 9th, 2009 by GetawayBC.com
The Mission City Farmers’ Market is set up every Sunday, and the first Saturday of each month throughout the summer.
Market organizers aim to be part of the solution to the growing environmenta