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Mission Moving Company
VC Movers is a moving company in Mission, Calgary: apartment, condo, residential, commercial and senior moves, plus packing, piano and long-distance. Mission is Founded as a Catholic mission in 1875, incorporated as the Village of Rouleauville in 1899 and annexed in 1907; 35% of dwellings were built between 1961 and 1980 and 31% since 2001 (2021 census). The housing here is Almost all apartments: 52% in buildings under five storeys and 43% in buildings of five or more; 69% of households rent. So we are here every week.
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Two movers and a truck cost $130/hr; three movers cost $170/hr and four cost $230/hr. Add one truck hour, with a two-hour minimum of work.
Tell us about your Mission address before booking: mission is a compact 0.53 km2 pocket along 4 Street SW beside the Elbow River, with metered and permit parking on every block, so we book temporary no-parking signs for the truck.
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Moving in Mission
A moving company in Mission, Calgary: what to expect
In short, here is what makes moves in Mission go smoothly. Mission is a compact 0.53 km2 pocket along 4 Street SW beside the Elbow River, with metered and permit parking on every block, so we book temporary no-parking signs for the truck..
The Lilac Festival takes over 4 Street on a Sunday in early June and the 2013 flood evacuation showed how the river cuts routes east, so we schedule around both.
Your address is 5 minutes from central Calgary, so that drive sits inside the single truck hour on the quote. As a result, you never pay it twice and never at the hourly rate in both directions.
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Moving in Mission, Calgary: the details that matter
Streets, parking and the truck
Mission covers 0.53 km2 along 4 Street SW between 17 Avenue and the Elbow River, with Cliff Bungalow to the west. Curb space is metered on 4 Street and permit-restricted on side streets, and Calgary Parking lots at 17 Avenue and 5A Street serve the shops; we reserve a truck spot with City no-parking signs.
The homes and buildings here
The 3,125 households of 2021 were 52% in apartments under five storeys and 43% in apartments of five or more storeys, with only 45 single-detached houses. Some 35% of dwellings were built between 1961 and 1980, 13% before 1961 and 31% since 2001, so 1970s walk-ups sit beside new riverfront towers.
Who moves in Mission
Mission had 4,505 residents in 2021 and 69% of households rent; the median household income is $72,000. Our typical client is a single professional moving a one-bedroom between walk-ups or into a new high-rise, and we handle many short hops of only a few blocks along 4 Street.
One tip for your Mission move
The Lilac Festival fills 4 Street on a Sunday in early June and the 2013 flood forced a 72-hour evacuation of the riverside blocks, so avoid those dates and check the building's parkade rules; for walk-ups, ask the landlord to hold the visitor stall by the door since street parking is gone by 8 a.m.
Planning your move around st. mary's cathedral and rouleauville square
Share the pickup and delivery addresses when you request your Mission quote. The local routes include 4 Street SW, 17 Avenue SW, Macleod Trail, Elbow Drive; the exact entrance and loading space matter as much as the destination.
- Describe the property and each floor being moved. Local housing includes Almost all apartments: 52% in buildings under five storeys and 43% in buildings of five or more; 69% of households rent; note stairs, narrow doors and furniture that needs taking apart.
- Confirm the agreed truck parking point at both addresses. Tell us whether loading is from the street, a driveway or a building bay and get any required permission before the move.
- Moving between Mission and Beltline and Cliff Bungalow? Include both access arrangements and possession times in the quote request.
Sources: calgary.ca · en.wikipedia.org · twosmallmen.com
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Why Mission neighbours book us
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Get your Mission moving quote
First, tell us what you are moving and what the access looks like at your Mission, Calgary address. Then, the same day, you get a rate, a crew size and an honest time range.
Questions
Questions about moving companies in Mission, Calgary
How much do movers cost in Mission?
Rates at Mission addresses are $130/hr for two movers and a truck, $170/hr for three and $230/hr for four. Then add one truck hour, which covers the drive of 5 minutes from central Calgary. Two-hour minimum; the rate also includes blankets, dollies, wrap and basic disassembly.
How does the housing in Mission affect a move?
The 3,125 households of 2021 were 52% in apartments under five storeys and 43% in apartments of five or more storeys, with only 45 single-detached houses. Some 35% of dwellings were built between 1961 and 1980, 13% before 1961 and 31% since 2001, so 1970s walk-ups sit beside new riverfront towers.
What should I tell you about my Mission address?
The access. Mission is a compact 0.53 km2 pocket along 4 Street SW beside the Elbow River, with metered and permit parking on every block, so we book temporary no-parking signs for the truck. So mention it on the first call, and then we size the crew for it.
How long does a move in Mission take?
The housing here is Almost all apartments: 52% in buildings under five storeys and 43% in buildings of five or more; 69% of households rent. So once everything is boxed, a two-bedroom usually runs 4-6 hours, while a three-bedroom runs 6-9.
Do I pay for the drive to Mission?
Not separately. Your drive of 5 minutes from central Calgary sits inside the single truck hour on every quote. So we never bill the drive at the hourly rate in both directions.
What should I arrange before my Mission move?
The Lilac Festival fills 4 Street on a Sunday in early June and the 2013 flood forced a 72-hour evacuation of the riverside blocks, so avoid those dates and check the building's parkade rules; for walk-ups, ask the landlord to hold the visitor stall by the door since street parking is gone by 8 a.m.
Movers near Mission
Looking for a moving company near Mission, Calgary? Our crews are in SW Calgary every day, so the communities around Mission each have their own page as well:
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We quote most Mission moves over the phone, so no walkthrough is needed. Then you know the rate, the crew size and the time range before you book.