Mississauga

Canada

Mississauga is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada. It is Toronto's largest suburb and Canada's sixth largest city.

Port Credit Two communities have retained much of their village atmosphere.

  • Port Credit. An older, historic village at the centre of Mississauga's Lake Ontario shore features many intimate small restaurants, cafes and bars. Annual events include the Waterfront Festival and Jazz/Bluesfest. Nice Marina and walking paths at the Credit River entrance and along the lakeshore.
  • Streetsville. This small village is where the renowned retired mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, resides. It has many shops, restaurants, and green areas to explore. Visit in June to enjoy the Bread and Honey Festival or in winter months for Remembrance Day services and the Santa Claus Parade.

Port Credit. An older, historic village at the centre of Mississauga's Lake Ontario shore features many intimate small restaurants, cafes and bars. Annual events include the Waterfront Festival and Jazz/Bluesfest. Nice Marina and walking paths at the Credit River entrance and along the lakeshore.

Streetsville. This small village is where the renowned retired mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, resides. It has many shops, restaurants, and green areas to explore. Visit in June to enjoy the Bread and Honey Festival or in winter months for Remembrance Day services and the Santa Claus Parade.

  • Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive (Mississauga City Hall/Civic Centre, Ground Floor, +1 905-896-5088. M-W F 10AM-5PM; Th 10AM-8PM; Sa Su noon-4PM. The AGM has over divided into four gallery spaces, and programmes about 10 exhibitions a year of national and international contemporary art. Check the website for closures due to installations. Free.
  • Blackwood Gallery, 3359 Mississauga Rd (MiWay bus 199. M-F noon-5PM, W noon-9PM, Sa noon-3PM. Contemporary art gallery with works by professional artists.

Art Gallery of Mississauga, 300 City Centre Drive (Mississauga City Hall/Civic Centre, Ground Floor, +1 905-896-5088. M-W F 10AM-5PM; Th 10AM-8PM; Sa Su noon-4PM. The AGM has over divided into four gallery spaces, and programmes about 10 exhibitions a year of national and international contemporary art. Check the website for closures due to installations. Free.

Blackwood Gallery, 3359 Mississauga Rd (MiWay bus 199. M-F noon-5PM, W noon-9PM, Sa noon-3PM. Contemporary art gallery with works by professional artists.

  • Kariya Park, 3620 Kariya Dr (City Centre. Kariya Park contains authentic Japanese gardens, and is named after Mississauga's twin-city, Kariya in Japan.
  • Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Garden, 300 City Centre Dr (at south-west corner of City Hall. A small but attractive flower garden and park dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, 660 Lakeshore Rd W (at Shawnmarr Rd; MiWay bus 23. 18-acre lakefront garden specializing in rhododendrons. Best seen in May and June.
  • Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Rd E (north side of Lakeshore Rd E. Waterfront park with trails, picnic grounds and views of the Credit River.
  • Lakefront Promenade Park, 115 Lakefront Promenade (south of akeshore Rd E At Montbeck Cres; MiWay bus 23 from either Long Branch or Clarkson GO. Located on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ontario; base for marinas and boating clubs.
  • Jack Darling Memorial Park, 1180 Lakeshore Rd W (MiWay route 23. Waterfront picnic park with swimming in Lake Ontario.
  • Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St W (at Nanticoke Rd; MiWay bus 1. Walking trails, views of the Credit River and ravines, bird watching.
  • Lake Aquitaine Park & Trail, Aquitane Ave (east of 2700 Aquitane Ave. Scenic lake, walking trails.
  • Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, 660 Bexhill Rd (800 metres south of Lakeshore Rd W; MiWay bus 23. Nature area on Lake Ontario with trails, boardwalks & birdlife.
  • Riverwood Park, 4300 Riverwood Park (Burnhamthorpe Rd W & The Credit Woodlans; MiWay bus 6. 150-acre nature area with trails, wildflowers and 160 bird species, plus heritage structures and MacEwan Terrace Garden.

Kariya Park, 3620 Kariya Dr (City Centre. Kariya Park contains authentic Japanese gardens, and is named after Mississauga's twin-city, Kariya in Japan.

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Garden, 300 City Centre Dr (at south-west corner of City Hall. A small but attractive flower garden and park dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, 660 Lakeshore Rd W (at Shawnmarr Rd; MiWay bus 23. 18-acre lakefront garden specializing in rhododendrons. Best seen in May and June.

Port Credit Memorial Park, 20 Lakeshore Rd E (north side of Lakeshore Rd E. Waterfront park with trails, picnic grounds and views of the Credit River.

Lakefront Promenade Park, 115 Lakefront Promenade (south of akeshore Rd E At Montbeck Cres; MiWay bus 23 from either Long Branch or Clarkson GO. Located on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ontario; base for marinas and boating clubs.

Jack Darling Memorial Park, 1180 Lakeshore Rd W (MiWay route 23. Waterfront picnic park with swimming in Lake Ontario.

Erindale Park, 1695 Dundas St W (at Nanticoke Rd; MiWay bus 1. Walking trails, views of the Credit River and ravines, bird watching.

Lake Aquitaine Park & Trail, Aquitane Ave (east of 2700 Aquitane Ave. Scenic lake, walking trails.

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, 660 Bexhill Rd (800 metres south of Lakeshore Rd W; MiWay bus 23. Nature area on Lake Ontario with trails, boardwalks & birdlife.

Riverwood Park, 4300 Riverwood Park (Burnhamthorpe Rd W & The Credit Woodlans; MiWay bus 6. 150-acre nature area with trails, wildflowers and 160 bird species, plus heritage structures and MacEwan Terrace Garden.

  • Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road (located in Meadow Wood Park. F-Su noon-4PM. The museum features the restored 1830s home of early settlers in Mississauga.
  • Leslie Log House, 4415 Mississauga Rd (located in Hewick Meadows park; MiWay bus 44. W&Su 1PM-4PM. Built in 1826, the Leslie Log House today contains the archival and artifact collection of the Streetsville Historical Society.
  • Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Rd N. F-Su noon-4PM. The house was built in 1857 and was restored to the World War One era. It contains original artifacts of the Harris family that occupied it for four generations.

Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road (located in Meadow Wood Park. F-Su noon-4PM. The museum features the restored 1830s home of early settlers in Mississauga.

Leslie Log House, 4415 Mississauga Rd (located in Hewick Meadows park; MiWay bus 44. W&Su 1PM-4PM. Built in 1826, the Leslie Log House today contains the archival and artifact collection of the Streetsville Historical Society.

Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Rd N. F-Su noon-4PM. The house was built in 1857 and was restored to the World War One era. It contains original artifacts of the Harris family that occupied it for four generations.

  • Marilyn Monroe Towers, 60 Absolute Ave. Absolute World is a condo development containing two towers (50 and 56 storeys). Because of their very distinctive curves, the buildings were nicknamed the Marilyn Monroe Towers.
  • Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Dr. M-F 7AM-7PM. The City Hall clock tower is a landmark at City Centre along with the Marilyn Monroe Towers. Although modern, the whole building seems to have the heft of a castle with the cylindrical structure at the building's south-east corner to house the council chamber. Mississauga's City Hall rivals Toronto's in grandeur; be sure to see the huge marble-clad atrium inside the building.
  • Port Credit Lighthouse, 105 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit. This functional lighthouse was built in 1991, and can cast a beam 15 miles long over Lake Ontario. The structure has a visitor deck offering views of the Credit River, the harbour and the village of Port Credit.

Marilyn Monroe Towers, 60 Absolute Ave. Absolute World is a condo development containing two towers (50 and 56 storeys). Because of their very distinctive curves, the buildings were nicknamed the Marilyn Monroe Towers.

Mississauga City Hall, 300 City Centre Dr. M-F 7AM-7PM. The City Hall clock tower is a landmark at City Centre along with the Marilyn Monroe Towers. Although modern, the whole building seems to have the heft of a castle with the cylindrical structure at the building's south-east corner to house the council chamber. Mississauga's City Hall rivals Toronto's in grandeur; be sure to see the huge marble-clad atrium inside the building.

Port Credit Lighthouse, 105 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit. This functional lighthouse was built in 1991, and can cast a beam 15 miles long over Lake Ontario. The structure has a visitor deck offering views of the Credit River, the harbour and the village of Port Credit.

  • Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, +1 905-306-6000. Live theatre and concerts.
  • Playdium Amusement Centre, 99 Rathburn Rd W. A large video arcade that also has wall climbing and go-karting. Some nights you are able to pay a flat fee for three hours of arcade gaming.
  • Paramount Fine Foods Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Pl. A sports and entertainment facility which has staged numerous high profile events including regional, provincial, national and world hockey championships, Skate Canada, and concerts. Also home to the NBA G League team Raptors 905, the development side for the NBA Raptors.
  • Scooter's Roller Palace, 2105 Royal Windsor Dr. Just south of the Clarkson GO station, this is a popular option for families and teenagers. Skate rentals available.
  • Golf. Mississauga features two primary golf courses:
  • Fishing. The Credit River is a jewel set in the heart of southern Ontario, Canada. The Credit boasts huge runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead as well as some coho, pink and Atlantic salmon.

Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Dr, +1 905-306-6000. Live theatre and concerts.

Playdium Amusement Centre, 99 Rathburn Rd W. A large video arcade that also has wall climbing and go-karting. Some nights you are able to pay a flat fee for three hours of arcade gaming.

Paramount Fine Foods Centre, 5500 Rose Cherry Pl. A sports and entertainment facility which has staged numerous high profile events including regional, provincial, national and world hockey championships, Skate Canada, and concerts. Also home to the NBA G League team Raptors 905, the development side for the NBA Raptors.

Scooter's Roller Palace, 2105 Royal Windsor Dr. Just south of the Clarkson GO station, this is a popular option for families and teenagers. Skate rentals available.

Golf. Mississauga features two primary golf courses:

  • BraeBen Golf Course, 5700 Terry Fox Way. 9- and 18-hole championship course.
  • Lakeview Golf Course, 1190 Dixie Rd. 18-hole course.

Golf. Mississauga features two primary golf courses:

  • BraeBen Golf Course, 5700 Terry Fox Way. 9- and 18-hole championship course.
  • Lakeview Golf Course, 1190 Dixie Rd. 18-hole course.

Golf. Mississauga features two primary golf courses:

  • BraeBen Golf Course, 5700 Terry Fox Way. 9- and 18-hole championship course.
  • Lakeview Golf Course, 1190 Dixie Rd. 18-hole course.

Fishing. The Credit River is a jewel set in the heart of southern Ontario, Canada. The Credit boasts huge runs of Chinook salmon and steelhead as well as some coho, pink and Atlantic salmon.

  • Square One, Hwys 10 and 403. Ontario's largest mall, near Mississauga city hall. One of two main transfer points for MiWay buses (the other is TTC's Islington subway station).
  • Erin Mills Town Centre, 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy. Two-storey indoor mall.
  • Heartland Town Centre, 6075 Mavis Rd (at Britannia Rd. A shopping complex mostly consisting of "big box" stores spread out on all four corners of Mavis & Britannia.
  • Old Credit Brewing, 6 Queen Street West, +1 905-271-9888. M 1PM-7PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su noon-5PM. Excellent small brewery that sells an amber ale and a pilsner. Also has a seasonal Holiday Honey beer.
  • Dixie Outlet Mall, 1250 South Service Rd. M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM. Major stores include Michael's Arts & Crafts, and Winners.
  • Lindt Warehouse Outlet Boutique, 7090 Kennedy Road, +1 905-696-8143. M-F 9:30AM-7PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Great selection of chocolate at a discount.
  • Skiis & Biikes, 1945 Dundas Street East, +1 905-896-1206. 10AM-8PM. Bike shop, sale and rental, repairs, accessories and expert bike fitting.

Square One, Hwys 10 and 403. Ontario's largest mall, near Mississauga city hall. One of two main transfer points for MiWay buses (the other is TTC's Islington subway station).

Erin Mills Town Centre, 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy. Two-storey indoor mall.

Heartland Town Centre, 6075 Mavis Rd (at Britannia Rd. A shopping complex mostly consisting of "big box" stores spread out on all four corners of Mavis & Britannia.

Old Credit Brewing, 6 Queen Street West, +1 905-271-9888. M 1PM-7PM, Tu-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su noon-5PM. Excellent small brewery that sells an amber ale and a pilsner. Also has a seasonal Holiday Honey beer.

Dixie Outlet Mall, 1250 South Service Rd. M-F 10AM-9PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM. Major stores include Michael's Arts & Crafts, and Winners.

Lindt Warehouse Outlet Boutique, 7090 Kennedy Road, +1 905-696-8143. M-F 9:30AM-7PM, Sa 9:30AM-6PM, Su 11AM-5PM. Great selection of chocolate at a discount.

Skiis & Biikes, 1945 Dundas Street East, +1 905-896-1206. 10AM-8PM. Bike shop, sale and rental, repairs, accessories and expert bike fitting.

  • Axia Restaurant and Bar, 5045 Plantation Place (Along Eglinton Ave W near Erin Mills, +1 905-608-2942. In Erin Mills, wide variety of fully authentic Asian food, specialising in Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Fully liquor licensed with unique flavoured Korean soju and alcoholic bubble tea. Mains $15-20, appetizers $5-10.
  • Nirvana, 35 Brunel Road (in the north end of Mississauga close to Brampton, +1 905-501-5500. Flavours of India. Slightly upscale, friendly place with great food. Mains $13.
  • Richtree Market Restaurant, Square One Shopping Centre. Market-style restaurant, see food being freshly made throughout the day.
  • Apricot Tree Café, 1900 Dundas St. W (The Apricot Tree is on Dundas St. between the Erin Mills Pkwy and Mississauga Rd., +1 905-855-1470. M 10AM-9PM, Tu-F 10AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, closed Su. Open kitchen design which allows guests to watch their order being prepared, wide range of excellent pastries and cakes for dessert. Breakfast $8; lunch $11; dinner $17.
  • Master Steaks, 5895 Dixie Road (three lights north of the 401, +1 905-670-3313. open late. Generous portions for its price range, one of the few where you can get a steak dinner for less than $20. The atmosphere is somewhat reminiscent of a 1970s fast food eatery where you place your order at the till and wait until your number is called. Very popular with the after-hours bar crowd. Look out for specials under $15. Licensed. Take out available. $7-$25.

Axia Restaurant and Bar, 5045 Plantation Place (Along Eglinton Ave W near Erin Mills, +1 905-608-2942. In Erin Mills, wide variety of fully authentic Asian food, specialising in Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean cuisine. Fully liquor licensed with unique flavoured Korean soju and alcoholic bubble tea. Mains $15-20, appetizers $5-10.

Nirvana, 35 Brunel Road (in the north end of Mississauga close to Brampton, +1 905-501-5500. Flavours of India. Slightly upscale, friendly place with great food. Mains $13.

Richtree Market Restaurant, Square One Shopping Centre. Market-style restaurant, see food being freshly made throughout the day.

Apricot Tree Café, 1900 Dundas St. W (The Apricot Tree is on Dundas St. between the Erin Mills Pkwy and Mississauga Rd., +1 905-855-1470. M 10AM-9PM, Tu-F 10AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-10PM, closed Su. Open kitchen design which allows guests to watch their order being prepared, wide range of excellent pastries and cakes for dessert. Breakfast $8; lunch $11; dinner $17.

Master Steaks, 5895 Dixie Road (three lights north of the 401, +1 905-670-3313. open late. Generous portions for its price range, one of the few where you can get a steak dinner for less than $20. The atmosphere is somewhat reminiscent of a 1970s fast food eatery where you place your order at the till and wait until your number is called. Very popular with the after-hours bar crowd. Look out for specials under $15. Licensed. Take out available. $7-$25.

  • Sugar Daddy's, 5165 Dixie Road (4 lights south of the 401, Mississauga, +1 905-602-4990. Established in 2003. Club MC is Slick Vic, with DJ Constantine.
  • Capitol Singles' Dance, 6435 Dixie Road (4 lights north of the 401). Every Friday night from 7PM till 1AM. All singles 19 and over welcome; however, the majority of attendees tend to be the 30+ after-work crowd. DJ Dianne plays a mix of today's dance hits with the greatest hits from the 1950s to the 1990s, country, swing, waltz, polka, and Latin favourites. She also gladly takes requests. Admission is $15 (conditions apply) and includes a buffet dinner served 7:30PM till 9:30PM. Dress code - no jeans or sneakers. Cash bar. Draw and spot dances. Ample free parking.

Sugar Daddy's, 5165 Dixie Road (4 lights south of the 401, Mississauga, +1 905-602-4990. Established in 2003. Club MC is Slick Vic, with DJ Constantine.

Capitol Singles' Dance, 6435 Dixie Road (4 lights north of the 401). Every Friday night from 7PM till 1AM. All singles 19 and over welcome; however, the majority of attendees tend to be the 30+ after-work crowd. DJ Dianne plays a mix of today's dance hits with the greatest hits from the 1950s to the 1990s, country, swing, waltz, polka, and Latin favourites. She also gladly takes requests. Admission is $15 (conditions apply) and includes a buffet dinner served 7:30PM till 9:30PM. Dress code - no jeans or sneakers. Cash bar. Draw and spot dances. Ample free parking.

Mississauga is a fairly safe city, however, use common sense and vigilance at night like any other large city, as muggings can sometimes happen. The local police are friendly, trustworthy, and approachable, so any issues you have you can ask them for help.

On the weekend, clubs and bars in Mississauga can fill up with people fast. If you see a confrontation in a bar or club, it is best not to get involved, as these can escalate quickly.

For life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1 to be connected to Police, Fire, or Ambulance. For non-emergency inquiries, you can dial the following:

  • Mississauga Fire - +1 905-615-3777
  • Peel Paramedic Services - +1-800-668-7821
  • Peel Regional Police - +1 905-453-3311

On the whole, Mississauga is a safe city, and for the average tourist, you should have no problems.