Mississauga Ontario, Canada Travel Guide
The Absolute World Towers ("Marilyn Monroe" Buildings): These iconic residential skyscrapers in the City Centre are well-known for their unique, twisting architectural design. Completed in 2012, they quickly became a symbol of Mississauga's modern growth. They are a display of innovative urban design.
Mississauga Civic Centre & Celebration Square: The modern Civic Centre complex, opened in 1987, houses the city's government. Next to it, Celebration Square serves as the city's public gathering space. It has numerous free events, concerts, festivals, and cultural performances throughout the year. In winter, it becomes a large, popular outdoor ice rink.
Less Crowded Times: Celebration Square is quieter on weekdays outside major event hours. Port Credit is typically less crowded on during the morning on weekdays or early afternoons.
Excellent proximity to Square One, Celebration Square, and Living Arts Centre. Major MiWay bus hub and near Cooksville GO Station.
Direct access to waterfront, Port Credit GO Station, and lively dining/shopping.
Direct access to Streetsville GO Station and its charming main street.
Excellent proximity to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and easy highway access.
Good access to local parks and community centers, but more travel to reach major city landmarks or Toronto.
Mississauga offers several venues a place you can explore local history, art, and performing arts.
AN intricate of three historical buildings: Bradley House (1830s farmhouse), a log cabin, and the Anchorage. Displays early pioneer life and local history with period artifacts.
A restored 1830s farmhouse preserving original furnishings and belongings of the Harris family, showing 19th-century rural life.
Mississauga concentrates on the area's past and community-based art, with fewer large, specialized museums. Look for smaller community archives or historical society exhibits.
Includes the RBC Gallery and Gallery 21, hosting rotating exhibitions of local, national, and international artists across diverse mediums.
Located inside the Civic Centre, the AGM focuses on contemporary Canadian art with thought-provoking exhibitions. Admission is free.
The Living Arts Centre is the premier venue for theatre, concerts, and dance. Meadowvale Theatre hosts local productions. Celebration Square's outdoor stage hosts free performances.
A multi-disciplinary facility with art galleries and a premier performing arts venue for a wide range of shows.
A public fine art gallery in the Civic Centre dedicated to contemporary Canadian art, offering thought-provoking exhibitions (free admission).
Historical sites demonstrating early pioneer life and ONE9th-century family living in Mississauga through preserved buildings and historical objects.
Explore Mississauga's past by visiting its preserved historical sites and districts.
While prominent public archaeological sites are not open for visitation, you can experience history through preserved architecture.
Mississauga balances its urban environment with abundant parks, gardens, and waterfront areas, providing refreshing natural escapes.
Mississauga's multiculturalism is clear in its diverse places of worship.
Traces of the region's industrial and military past can be found throughout the city.
Enjoy tranquil green spaces and recreational areas.
Port Credit Memorial Park also offers waterfront access and views.
Find breathtaking views and natural features.
The Credit River's valleys showcase the region's geological history.
Observe diverse wildlife in designated natural habitats.
Jack Darling Memorial Park offers good lake views and an off-leash dog park.
Beaches at Lakefront Promenade Park and Jack Darling Memorial Park are mainly for passive recreation and sunbathing. Always check local advisories before considering swimming.
The Credit River is well-liked for fishing (requires an Ontario fishing license), canoeing, and kayaking, offering a different kind of water experience than the lake.
The Credit River, part of the larger Niagara Escarpment watershed, carves through the city, and Lake Ontario, one of the Large Lakes, defines the southern boundary.
