Mission Wayfinder

Connecting Culture, Heritage & Nature

The Mission Wayfinder is your online guide to help you explore and learn more about local culture, heritage, and natural sites in Mission, B.C. 

Use the map to find parks, trails, artwork, heritage places, historical events, annual festivals and more!

The Map

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Children playing joyfully in foam during a community celebration event.

Canada Day

Mission’s annual Canada Day event at Fraser River Heritage Park is a celebration of the community coming together with free activities and entertainment. Highlights include opening ceremony, kids’ zone, youth zone, community zone, police, fire, loggers’ sports and much more.

Address
7494 Mary St
Category
Travel Experiences
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Red flower and shrubs surrounding centennial wooden park sign with tennis court in background

Centennial Park

An oasis of peace in the middle of Mission with trails, streams, bridges, and more! As a community hub, Centennial features picnic areas, off-leash dog park, 9-hole disc golf course, lacrosse and tennis courts, kids play area, adult outdoor exercise equipment and more.

Address
11th Ave & Taulbut St
Category
Nature
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Fujikawa Family Garden stone marker with an inspiring message amidst greenery.

Fujikawa Garden

Fujikawa Garden offers a quiet resting spot with an expansive view of surrounding fields and beyond. Situated on Silverdale trail, stroll and learn more about the pioneer family who cleared and cultivated a strawberry farm at this site in 1911.

Address
Silverdale Park (29780 Donatelli Ave)
Category
Heritage
Nature
Travel Experiences
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Charming historic downtown with benches, hanging flower baskets, and quaint storefronts.

Historic Downtown Mission

Mission’s Historic Downtown features heritage sites, public art, unique shops, and entertainment venues & establishments. It’s overseen by an association's board compromised of 12 of those merchants and business owners striding to lead a thriving, vibrant, and unique downtown community.

Address
7311 James Street
Category
Heritage
Travel Experiences
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Scenic riverside path lined with boats and views of a bridge on a cloudy day.

Jack Poole Harbourside Park

This concrete park along the Fraser River is a starting place to explore Mission's beautiful riverbanks. See the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge, boat launch, and the location that the First Nations chose to settle due to its abundant natural resources.

Address
33389 Harbour Ave
Category
Nature
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Child and adult using a hose to spray water during a fire safety demonstration at a community fair.

Fire & Life Safety Fair

Mission Fire Rescue Service hosts October’s annual Fire & Life Safety Fair to aid the community in learning about fire safety. Meet firefighters and see their equipment! There are demonstrations, kids activities, and plenty of information on keeping your home and family safe.

Address
33330 7th Ave
Category
Travel Experiences
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Historical mural depicting an old town scene with vintage cars and buildings.

Mission City 1930 Mural

The mural created by Dean and Christina Lauze showcases a blend of historic images representing early downtown Mission. This project was made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Mission District Historical Society, with the donors acknowledged in the mural.

Address
33365 1st Ave
Category
Arts and Culture
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Archives photo of Mission Fairground May Day celebration dancers with ribbons going around pole in front of an audience of hundreds

Former Site of Mission Fairground

This former 6-acre site uphill from Mission's historic core is home to the current Mission Leisure Centre. The fairgrounds held significant historic, scientific and social heritage value for the community. It once hosted fairs and celebrations as far back as 1910 for the community's continuous and evolving social trends throughout the decades.

Address
7650 Grand St
Category
Heritage
Stories and Intangibles
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Live performance at the Mission Folk Music Festival with a vibrant crowd and colourful stage lighting.

Mission Folk Music Festival

Come find your folk! This 3-day music and arts event is held every July, featuring roots, blues, traditional, and global music from across Canada and around the world. Event includes concerts, workshops, dances, artisan market, beer garden, camping, kids activities, and more!

Address
7494 Mary St
Category
Arts and Culture
Travel Experiences
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Mission City post office building with a classic brick facade from 1935.

Mission Post Office

This Canadian Post Office is a 3-story brick and stone building occupying the prominent corner near the entrance to Mission's Historic Downtown and is a landmark building due to its striking architecture and important role in the community.

Address
33191 1st Ave
Category
Heritage
Travel Experiences

About the Categories

Explore the map above or change to list view. You can search by name, or filter by category:

Heritage

Includes heritage places from the Mission Community Archives, locations on the Heritage Register, interpretive signs and other items connected to Mission’s physical and social heritage.

Nature

Featuring Mission’s amazing parks and trails, and other stunning natural locations.

Arts & Culture

Showcasing the cultural organizations and facilities in the City, as well as original artwork installed in public locations.

Travel Experiences

Must-see locations for tourists and “stay-cationers” alike, along with annual events and festivals.

Stories & Intangibles

A place for historic events, invisible history, and where rotating projects and initiatives will share the stories and connections that create our community.

Indigenous

Working collaboratively with Stó:lō First Nations, this category will expand to include place names, language and more sites.

Project Sponsors

This project is made possible with funding from THE PROVINCE OF BC’S GROWING COMMUNITIES FUND, STÓ:LŌ COMMUNITY FUTURES and Community Futures North Fraser.