Mission City Real Estate

Location & boundaries

It sits on the north bank of the Fraser River about 65 km east of Vancouver, with the downtown core around 1st Avenue and the Mission City rail and bus hub.

History

The community was established in 1891 and took its name from a mission school; the 1891 swing-span Mission Railway Bridge was for years the only Fraser River crossing in the valley below the Alexandra Bridge, and a Chinatown formed downtown after the 1894 flood.

Lifestyle

Downtown blends shops, services and civic buildings with a strong commuter character.

Housing & property types

Housing ranges from older detached homes to downtown apartments, condominiums and infill.

Shopping & dining

1st Avenue anchors the downtown shopping and dining district.

Parks & recreation

Fraser River Heritage Park, on the site of the historic mission, overlooks the river and hosts community events.

Schools

The area is served by Mission Public Schools (SD75), including École Mission Senior Secondary.

Getting around

Mission City station is the eastern terminus of the West Coast Express commuter rail to Vancouver, and also serves TransLink Route 701 to Coquitlam and the Central Fraser Valley Transit System (BC Transit).

Attractions & landmarks

Fraser River Heritage Park, the Mission Railway Bridge and downtown heritage buildings are local landmarks.

Community facilities

City hall, the public library, a leisure centre and the Mission Museum are located here.

Who it may suit

May suit commuters and those wanting a riverside town centre with rail access.

Nearby neighbourhoods