Diwali

Mission Diwali Event

Enjoy a free family friendly evening at the Clarke Theatre celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights.

Pumpkin Smash

Hosted by Hope Motorsports and Hope & Valley Cruisers.

Blue Pumpkin Sale

Come on down to see the giant pumpkins! Take photos. Buy a blue pumpkin.

Family 5k Walk/Run

Run for Hope is an annual 5K Run/Walk loop that starts and finishes at the Fraser Canyon Hospital. Participants experienced a scenic blend of road and trail running, along the picturesque Coquihalla River, through the serene Thacker Park, and back to the hospital. Whether you are a seasoned runner, a leisurely walker, a jogger, or […]

Kilby Halloween Event

It’s the spookiest time of year! The Kilby Historic Site will transform into a family-friendly, “slight-fright” event. Wear your Halloween costume, bring a treat bag, and trick-or-treat at numerous historic buildings. While you are here don’t forget to walk through our graveyard. The Kilby Historic Site prides itself in portraying the living history of the […]

Devil’s Lake Loop Trail

Views of a boardwalk crossing the edge of a lake.

Located in the Stave West Recreation Area, the Devil’s Lake loop trail is a 3.1km hike through the forest that features a floating bridge which takes you across the south-end of Devil’s Lake. From the parking spots on the side of Florence Lake Forest Service Road, just 5km north of Stave Dam, you’ll find a […]

Kwantlen Sculptures

The Kwantlen Sculptures featured on the side of the Ruskin Dam.

Ruskin Dam is the site of six pier panels created by Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel, depicting the Kwantlen Nation’s connection to the water and land of the region. These are backlit at night and can be seen from the Lougheed Highway (if you are not the designated driver) or head to BC Hydro […]

Big M Sculpture

An art sculpture of the letter M.

Downtown Mission is home to our iconic M. An artistic representation of our historic past and connection to forestry, the railroad, and river; designed and created by local artists Dean and Christina Lauze. Check out the information that highlights the significance of each piece next to the sculpture.

Qwólts Park

An Indigenous mural of a sasquatch on the side of a building.

West of Esplanade Avenue at the confluence of Harrison Lake and Miami River. View a modern fish-friendly flood pump, local art installations including Sts’ailes images of salmon, sturgeon and the Sasquatch, interpretive signage on the history of Sts’ailes in the area, and seating overlooking the lake. Don’t miss the howling wolf on the rooftop. Explore […]

Sasquatch Trail

A wooden statue of a Sasquatch holding a sign that says "Sasquatch Museum"

Want to discover our local Sasquatch? Learn the history of our Sasquatch- while snapping a few selfies! Start at the entrance of Harrison Hot Springs, there you’ll find Hot Springs Harry waiting to pose with you. He is located on the corner of Hot Springs Rd and McPherson Rd. Once you have struck a pose […]

Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame

A display case showing various items in the Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame.

The Abbotsford Sports Hall of Fame was created as part of the Legacy Sports Centre, which was built by the Western Canada Summer Games Society after the successful 1995 Western Canada Summer Games in Abbotsford. It is a permanent tribute honouring Abbotsford’s outstanding athletes, teams and builders of sport. Located at Abbotsford Exhibition Park.