Mission
A hometown feel
Situated on a coastal mountain slope overlooking the lush valley of the Fraser River, Mission is a rapidly growing rural centre. Its resplendent mountains, idyllic meadows and natural forest settings blend well with a hometown feeling. The West Coast Express commuter rail offers easy access to many urban centres. Mission is the site of Canada’s first train robbery, BC’s first rail link to the United States and the oldest First Nations archeological site in BC.
Area facts
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Location: | 70 km east of Vancouver |
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Population: | 34,505 |
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Key Industries: | forestry, hydroelectricity and agriculture |
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Transportation: | car, bus, rail |
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Schools: | kindergarten to grade 12; post-secondary institutions located in nearby municipalities |
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Hospital: |
Mission Memorial Hospital is a 22-bed community hospital providing sub-acute and ambulatory care as well as 24/7 emergency services with 17,500 visits annually. |
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