Hope Slide

In the early hours of January 9, 1965, almost 50 million cubic metres of snow, rock, mud and trees tumbled 1800 metres down the southeast slope of Johnson Peak into the valley below. Outram Lake, located near the bottom of Johnson Peak was completely wiped out and the force of the landslide pushed debris up […]

Mission Museum

The front of the Mission Museum, which is a white building with a large front porch, and white hydrangea bushes decorating the front perimeter.

A visit to the Mission Museum will give you an insight into our community story from the first human occupation in Sto:lo traditional territory dating back over 9,000 years and continuing to the present day. With over 10,000 artifacts, images, videos, and the written word, many donated by the locals and organizations, this is a […]

salishan Place by the River

A mockup of what the new salishan Place by the River building will look like.

salishan Place by the River is Fort Langley’s new arts, culture, and heritage facility under development in dialogue with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Máthxwi (Matsqui), and Se’mya’me (Semiahmoo) First Nations and other community organizations.

Hope Chainsaw Carvings

A wooden chainsaw carving.

In Hope, you will quickly notice the 80 plus chainsaw carvings proudly displayed around the town centre. Hope has been appropriately tagged as the Chainsaw Carving Capital. You will find a self-guided walking tour map available at the Visitor Centre (919 Water Avenue). The carvings often feature local wildlife such as eagles, mountain sheep, bears […]

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.

Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The outside of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre

The Chilliwack Cultural Centre is Chilliwack’s home for artistic discovery and exploration; with two performance theatres, art galleries, 21 music studios, and four arts and craft studios, we present, champion, and celebrate creativity in all forms on the territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish People. We aspire to be a place where all artists and […]

Trethewey House

A yellow house with a grassy lawn in front.

This custom arts and crafts style home was built in 1925 for baron J.O. Trethewey and has been restored for visitors. Located near Mill Lake Park, visitors are invited to explore the beautiful heritage gardens, schoolhouse building and the home itself. House tours by appointment only, Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm.

Inch Creek Hatchery

A sturgeon swims through shallow waters.

Tucked away against the backdrop of Dewdney Peak and Nicomen Mountain, this satellite fish hatchery is run by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and offers an inside look at how sockeye, chum, and coho salmon and steelhead trout spawn, grow and are later released into tributaries primarily along the Fraser River. There are also two large […]

Steelhead Falls

A woman walks up a trail in a forest.

Steelhead Falls is a gorgeous waterfall at the end of a quick 1km hike in. With bridges, water routes, and natural growth you might just feel like you stepped right into a storybook. The wonderment of this area is only expanded when trekking through on a foggy Mission day. Bring the family with you when […]

STS Guiding

A fishing rod on a boat.

Guided Sturgeon & Salmon Fishing in Mission, British Columbia! New to fishing or want a new challenge? Go on a guided fishing trip with STS guiding services and chase after the prehistoric dinosaur that is the sturgeon. Salmon fishing is also available. Whether it is a day trip, corporate outing or small group fishing vacation, […]

Fort Langley Tours

A sign in the foreground with the words "Historic Fort Langley" on it; a white house with the sign that says "Fort Langley" in the background

Explore the rich history of the birthplace of BC. Learn how Fort Langley and the people here have evolved over time, what makes it significant and other fun facts. This tour is sure to entertain tourist, locals and everyone in between. Do you want your tour to be an interactive experience where you can ask […]