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Mission, BC is a city in the Metro Vancouver Area located approximately one hour east of downtown Vancouver. Just north of Abbotsford, nestled in a valley among Garibaldi Mountains ranges is where you will find the quaint city of Mission. With the Fraser River to the south, there is no doubt that natural beauty abounds here. Plus, Mission is quieter than many other parts of Metro Vancouver, boasts lower housing prices, and is still accessible. What’s not to love?
The Mission School District, or BC School District No. 75, runs 17 public schools in the Mission area. If you’re looking for an option outside of public school, you will find multiple private and Catholic institutions here too. Meanwhile, there are a number of post-secondary options close to home, including Riverside College and the University of the Fraser Valley. Simon Fraser University in Burnaby also isn’t far. Of course, there are also many universities and colleges in the City of Vancouver, such as the University of British Columbia, Capilano University, Vancouver Film School, the Art Institute of Vancouver, and the Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
The most populous neighbourhoods in Mission, BC include Cedar Valley, Downtown Mission, the Squamish Nation, Silverhill, Silverdale, Hatizc, and Mission.
TransLink, which is the main form of public transportation in the Metro Vancouver Area, connects Mission with the rest of Vancouver. In fact, Mission is the farthest municipality that TransLink offers services to. The West Coast Express train service also transports locals from Mission to Vancouver in just over an hour. If driving is more your speed, Highway 7 runs directly through Mission and the Trans Canada Highway is not far away, which can take motorists into downtown Vancouver or further east into the BC Interior. For international travel, Abbotsford International Airport is immediately south of Mission, and Vancouver International Airport is located in Richmond. For healthcare services, Mission Memorial Hospital is located in the city, with other nearby hospitals including Ridge Meadows Hospital and Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.
The Mission detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) works to keep Mission residents safe. That said, the area is not prone to natural disasters and has a low crime rate. Emergency services can be reached anytime by calling 9-1-1.
The low cost of living in Mission, BC is what attracts so many people to the area, and part of that low cost of living is the below-average housing prices. Boasting one of the most affordable housing markets in the Metro Vancouver Area, Mission is an appealing option for families, retirees, and investors alike. The types of properties that you will find here include detached homes, semi-detached homes, apartments, townhouses, and condos.
Mission residents generally enjoy a high standard of living. This is due to the city’s many perks and amenities, like its proximity to the area’s many mountains and rivers, its top-notch public transit system, its high-ranking educational and healthcare facilities, and the low cost of living. Also, since Mission is considered to be part of Metro Vancouver, it shares in Vancouver’s recent honour of being ranked the fifth most liveable city in the world by The Global Liveability Index. The Global Liveability Index’s 2023 Liveability Report assessed factors like stability, healthcare, culture & environment, and education, and Vancouver earned the fifth spot.
Mission is full of green space. In fact, over 40% of the city consists of tree farms. It is one of just two cities in British Columbia with municipal tree farms (the other being Revelstoke). Beyond these tree farms, Mission is located near Golden Ears Provincial Park, which gives residents ample opportunities to swim, fish, paddle, hike, and camp all year. You can also visit Rolley Lake Provincial Park Davis Lake Provincial Park, and Cascade Falls Regional Park. Further, the city of Mission itself is home to many local parks, like Fraser River Heritage Park and Neilson Regional Park.