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City in Ontario, Canada
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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.
This small village is where the late renowned mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, used to reside. 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.
AGM
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.
University of Toronto Mississauga
Contemporary art gallery with works by professional artists.
Kariya Park contains authentic Japanese gardens, and is named after Mississauga's twin-city, Kariya in Japan.
A small but attractive flower garden and park dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
lakefront garden specializing in rhododendrons. Best seen in May and June.
Waterfront park with trails, picnic grounds and views of the Credit River.
Located on a peninsula jutting into Lake Ontario; base for marinas and boating clubs.
Waterfront picnic park with swimming in Lake Ontario.
Walking trails, views of the Credit River and ravines, bird watching.
Scenic lake, walking trails.
Nature area on Lake Ontario with trails, boardwalks & birdlife.
The Riverwood Conservancy
nature area with trails, wildflowers and 160 bird species, plus heritage structures and MacEwan Terrace Garden.
The museum features the restored 1830s home of early settlers in Mississauga.
Built in 1826, the Leslie Log House today contains the archival and artifact collection of the Streetsville Historical Society.
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.
Absolute World
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 Civic Centre
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.
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.
Live theatre and concerts.
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.
Just south of the Clarkson GO station, this is a popular option for families and teenagers. Skate rentals available.
Mississauga features two primary golf courses:
9- and 18-hole championship course.
18-hole course.
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.
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.
Flavours of India. Slightly upscale, friendly place with great food.
Open kitchen design which allows guests to watch their order being prepared, wide range of excellent pastries and cakes for dessert.
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.
Flavours of India. Slightly upscale, friendly place with great food, drinks and music.
Relaxed eatery fixing up Indian and Chinese staples such as meat, seafood & veggie dishes, plus momos.
Mexican inspired brunch, for example Taco Benedict and Huevos Rancheros.
Italian cuisine; view of harbour.
In-house artisan ice cream
Established in 2003. Club MC is Slick Vic, with DJ Constantine.
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.
Waterfront hotel in Port Credit. Uniquely decorated and furnished guest suites. Wifi, restaurant, and conference rooms.
325 rooms, Wifi, and a restaurant.
Guest rooms selected at check-in featuring single or double beds. Free complementary parking, no pets allowed.
Complimentary airport shuttle & overnight parking, meeting and banquet facilities, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, suites available.
500 m from airport, shuttle bus to terminals, 24-hour business centre, fitness, on-site restaurant.
Complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle, overnight parking, meeting and banquet facilities, outdoor heated pool, squash, sauna, suites available.
Only hotel in the airport terminal.
On airport grounds, near Link Train station and value car park lots.
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).
Two-storey indoor mall.
A shopping complex mostly consisting of "big box" stores spread out on all four corners of Mavis & Britannia.
Excellent small brewery that sells an amber ale and a pilsner. Also has a seasonal Holiday Honey beer.
Major stores include Michael's Arts & Crafts, and Winners.
Great selection of chocolate at a discount.
Bike shop, sale and rental, repairs, accessories and expert bike fitting.
By public transit
MiWay Local operate like the old Mississauga Transit using most of the same routes. Waiting times are typically 15 to 45 minutes on weekdays.
By taxi
50/minute, billed in 25-cent increments. There are various taxi or limousine operators which serve just Pearson Airport; these are available from taxi stands at the terminals.
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