June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

Community Profile
The District of Mission, one of the faster growing communities in the province, is an urban community
with a multi-cultured population of approximately 36,500 residents. Situated on a hillside located on
the north bank of the mighty Fraser River, Mission still maintains its small town friendliness and
charm.
Located within the expansive boundaries of Mission are many trails
of various physical levels and time durations for the hiking
enthusists.
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Many of Mission's scenic backdrops have been featured in films,
movies of the week, mini-series and a variety of television
commercials. Mission is becoming a favourite spot for Fishin'
Canada to film sturgeon fishing episodes.
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Sturgeon Fishing on the Fraser River . _
Mission, with Smokey the Bear in attendance, celebrated the 50th year
anniversary of its Tree Farm Licence. Celebrations started off with a
Community Tree Planting Day attended by approximately 100 people in
Steelhead, continued at the Children's Festival held at Heritage Park and a
logger sport demo provided by forestry staff during the Canada Day
celebrations. Final anniversary celebrations were held at the Celebration of
Community event at Heritage Park, recognizing past and present employees.
Our community helped celebrate BC's 150 th Birthday when the MV Native
paddlewheeler, made an overnight stop as part of the BC 150 Gold Rush
Paddlewheel event. As part of the CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour a vintage steam
locomotive made a stop in Mission for a few hours to allow our citizens the
opportunity to view historic displays and interact with the costumed
performers.
Local hockey fans were elated as we welcomed our new junior hockey team the Mission Icebreakers.
Originally from Hope, the Icebreakers played their inaugural season in Mission in 2008. The Mayor
was on-hand to "drop the puck" at the opening home game in Mission.
In addition to the special events noted above taking place during 2008, our annual calendar of events
was full and included Mission Concert & Recital Society presentations; Mission Farmer's Market
(running from May through to September); Mission Raceway; Soap Box Derby; Fraser Valley Bald
Eagle Festival and the ever popular Candlelight Parade to start off the Christmas season.
In addition, Fraser River Heritage Park was booked most of the spring and summer with the Easter
Egg Hunt; Children's Annual Festival; Old Car Sunday; Canada Day Celebrations; Twilight Concert
Series running from June through to August; and the Celebration of Community and Illuminaria
Lantern Festival in September.
There are a variety of family-based events/activities taking place in Mission all year long. These
activities have helped to build a desirable community to live and/or work in. With the West Coast
Express train and expanded train bus services, commuting to and from Mission has been made even
easier.
2008 Annual Report - District of Mission