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| Place | Mission |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | New Westminster Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.133333 |
| Longitude | -122.3 |
| Population | 41,519 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V4S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JCRPY |
Mission is a community in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Mission is located at 49.1333°N, 122.3000°W.
Mission rests upon the northern slopes of the Fraser River, a landscape sculpted by ancient glacial forces, where fertile valleys give way to the rising shoulders of coastal mountains. It lies 9.3 km north of Abbotsford, BC (from Abbotsford, BC: bearing 353°T), and is situated 15.3 km north-east of Aldergrove. The air here, particularly after a spring rain, carries a damp, earthy perfume, a blend of cedar and decomposing leaf litter that clings to the humid atmosphere. Patches of dense forest, a vibrant emerald even under a sky often veiled in soft grey, press close to the edges of cultivated fields, a constant reminder of the wildness that underpins this settled place. The Fraser River itself, a broad, powerful artery of jade-green water, flows with a steady, unhurried purpose, its currents shaping the very character of the land and offering a constant, murmuring presence. The story of Mission is intricately tied to the fertile lands it commands and the enduring spirit of those who first settled here. For generations, Indigenous peoples have called these lands home, their connection to the river and the surrounding forests as deep and vital as the ancient cedars. Later, European settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland and abundant timber, established a foothold, their endeavours gradually shaping the economic landscape. Today, agriculture remains a cornerstone, with orchards heavy with fruit and fields yielding a bounty, while forestry continues to play a significant role, its mills a distant hum on the breeze. The legacy of the Canadian Pacific Railway, a ribbon of steel that once connected this region to the wider world, can still be felt, a historical echo in the quietude of the present day.
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Explore Mission, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.133333, -122.3. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Mission includes the postal code (V4S), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Mission is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |