Mississauga Ontario - A place to visit and enjoy.
Come to Mississauga soon. With Lakefront for miles including beautiful Port Credit where restaurants abound and music plays around the parks near the lakefront and quaint shopping exists along the main street, it is so much fun.
Early years of Mississauga
It was in the early 1700’s that the first activity was recorded regarding the settlement of Mississauga and surrounding areas. A breakaway branch of the Ojibwas, who had been living around Lake Huron, ventured south to Lake Ontario and the mouth of the Credit River. The Mississaugas, as they became known, populated areas from here over to Burlington Bay. For the next hundred years trading activity was prevalent between the Ojibwas and the French and British, which ultimately led to the signing of a treaty with the British Crown acceding 75,000 acres of land to the Crown by the Ojibwas/Mississaugas for settlement known as the “Mississauga Purchase”. The area up to what is now known as Eglinton Ave., became the Credit Indian Reserve Settlement, (later to become Port Credit), was swift and led to the next event known as “The Second Purchase”. In the Second Purchase 600,000 acres of land were acquired by the British Crown and for the most part represents what is known today as Peel Region. In 1847 the Mississaugas moved on to Hagersville, an area near Brantford where they resettled.
During the period of acquisition by the Crown, settlements began to spring up and emerge. Hamlets of Dixie, Merigold’s Point where Warren Clarkson arrived and began to build his businesses and settle what is now Clarkson along-side the arrival of the railway. Erindale, known early on as Toronto, was established around 1825. As it grew through the years, many name changes occurred such as Springfield and finally became known as Erindale after founder Reverend James McGrath's homeland of Ireland. (Erin is a poetic nickname of Ireland).
Nearby, Cooksville popped up first named Harrisville in 1808, and by 1820, Jacob Cook had become one of the foremost developers of business in the area where he also began the operation of the stagecoach service for travel and mail, and established a major inn at the corner of Hurontario and Dixie Rd. Cooksville was born by 1836.
Eventually Meadowvale, (village status in 1819) emerged and the arrival of Francis Silverthorn marked the beginning of the village's boom lasting into the early 20th century. Today Meadowvale boasts its status as a Heritage Conservation District, the first one established by the Ontario government.
Streetsville, so named after Timothy Street, was founded in 1819 and today it still hosts the Bread and Honey Festival which was probably initiated by the historical large flour mills that defined the area. Port Credit was the area that was the focal point of development in the purchased area and in 1834 Port Credit was finally surveyed and planned for the construction of the harbour we loosely see today. Its name was derived from the method of trade and payment with the native tribes.
Mississauga became a town in 1968 and was designated a city in 1974 taking many of the villages around the founding area within its incorporation.
Top Activities To Enjoy For the Whole Family:
Having fun in Mississauga is not a difficult thing to do. There are over 40 Fun and Game locations that attract visitors for unique experiences. Some of the games include:
Escape From The 6
Room Escape Games
Bad Axe Throwing
Instead of bowling you are throwing at axe down the lane at a target. Fun for the family if you can lift the hatchet.
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Playdium
Game & Entertainment Centre - Endless video games and prize machines.
De Code Adventures
Room Escape Games
Sky Zone Mississauga
Sports Complexes (Extreme)
Viral Arcade
Game & Entertainment Centres
Captive Escape Rooms
Room Escape Games for groups and families to challenge their skills of deduction.
Air Riderz Trampoline Park
Game & Entertainment Centres - Yep, you can bounce to your heart's content.
NOWAYOUT Escape Rooms
Room Escape Games
Cinestarz Mississauga
Movie Theatres
Scooter's Roller Palace
Sports Complexes
Putting Edge Mississauga
Game & Entertainment Centres
Ufly Simulator
Game & Entertainment Centre
Early years of Mississauga
It was in the early 1700’s that the first activity was recorded regarding the settlement of Mississauga and surrounding areas. A breakaway branch of the Ojibwas, who had been living around Lake Huron, ventured south to Lake Ontario and the mouth of the Credit River. The Mississaugas, as they became known, populated areas from here over to Burlington Bay. For the next hundred years trading activity was prevalent between the Ojibwas and the French and British, which ultimately led to the signing of a treaty with the British Crown acceding 75,000 acres of land to the Crown by the Ojibwas/Mississaugas for settlement known as the “Mississauga Purchase”. The area up to what is now known as Eglinton Ave., became the Credit Indian Reserve Settlement, (later to become Port Credit), was swift and led to the next event known as “The Second Purchase”. In the Second Purchase 600,000 acres of land were acquired by the British Crown and for the most part represents what is known today as Peel Region. In 1847 the Mississaugas moved on to Hagersville, an area near Brantford where they resettled.
During the period of acquisition by the Crown, settlements began to spring up and emerge. Hamlets of Dixie, Merigold’s Point where Warren Clarkson arrived and began to build his businesses and settle what is now Clarkson along-side the arrival of the railway. Erindale, known early on as Toronto, was established around 1825. As it grew through the years, many name changes occurred such as Springfield and finally became known as Erindale after founder Reverend James McGrath's homeland of Ireland. (Erin is a poetic nickname of Ireland).
Nearby, Cooksville popped up first named Harrisville in 1808, and by 1820, Jacob Cook had become one of the foremost developers of business in the area where he also began the operation of the stagecoach service for travel and mail, and established a major inn at the corner of Hurontario and Dixie Rd. Cooksville was born by 1836.
Eventually Meadowvale, (village status in 1819) emerged and the arrival of Francis Silverthorn marked the beginning of the village's boom lasting into the early 20th century. Today Meadowvale boasts its status as a Heritage Conservation District, the first one established by the Ontario government.
Streetsville, so named after Timothy Street, was founded in 1819 and today it still hosts the Bread and Honey Festival which was probably initiated by the historical large flour mills that defined the area. Port Credit was the area that was the focal point of development in the purchased area and in 1834 Port Credit was finally surveyed and planned for the construction of the harbour we loosely see today. Its name was derived from the method of trade and payment with the native tribes.
Mississauga became a town in 1968 and was designated a city in 1974 taking many of the villages around the founding area within its incorporation.
Top Activities To Enjoy For the Whole Family:
Having fun in Mississauga is not a difficult thing to do. There are over 40 Fun and Game locations that attract visitors for unique experiences. Some of the games include:
Escape From The 6
Room Escape Games
Bad Axe Throwing
Instead of bowling you are throwing at axe down the lane at a target. Fun for the family if you can lift the hatchet.
.
Playdium
Game & Entertainment Centre - Endless video games and prize machines.
De Code Adventures
Room Escape Games
Sky Zone Mississauga
Sports Complexes (Extreme)
Viral Arcade
Game & Entertainment Centres
Captive Escape Rooms
Room Escape Games for groups and families to challenge their skills of deduction.
Air Riderz Trampoline Park
Game & Entertainment Centres - Yep, you can bounce to your heart's content.
NOWAYOUT Escape Rooms
Room Escape Games
Cinestarz Mississauga
Movie Theatres
Scooter's Roller Palace
Sports Complexes
Putting Edge Mississauga
Game & Entertainment Centres
Ufly Simulator
Game & Entertainment Centre
Mississauga Restaurants You Need To Eat At
Mississauga is a world class city with delicious cuisines from to old-school diners to continental and international menus; to fusion restaurants you'd likely only see in trendy cities. With a population of over 800,000 socially diversified individuals, the people demand fine dining, and they get it.
GuruLukshmi
Type of food: South Indian
Price point: Appetizers start at $3; signature dosas at $9.50
Try the dosas (all the signature dishes are vegetarian and there are also Jain options), but leave some room for uttapams and vadas. Food is filling so go easy on appetizers.
Emerald Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
Price point: Moderate to more expensive
Enjoy the Pork dumplings, long rice noodles and lobster for sharing. Very good dim sum and more
Call ahead, it gets busy.
Mickey's Pizza
Food: Pizza with a focus on Chicago-style deep dish
Price point: A little more than you would pay at a take out.
Enjoy the deep-dish pizza but the thin crust is fabulous as well. Garlic cilantro sauce enhances the experience.
Saucy Restaurant
Food: is eclectic
Price point: Appetizers start at $9, pasta dishes start at $19; pizzas $10
Enjoy the prix fixe dinners, Ala carte as well, keep room for dessert as well.
Eddie's Wok 'N' Roll
Food: Hakka Indian Chinese fusion)
Price point: Specialty hakka dishes start at $13.75; vegetarian options under $12
Enjoy: Pakoras, chili chicken, noodles to share and at least one soup (there are several on the menu, so consider this your warning).
Great for family gatherings and meal sharing. We suggest making reservations ahead of time.
Peter's On Eglinton
Food: Pub food, deli
Price point: Munchies $26 and under; deli sandwiches start at $11
Enjoy: Smoked meat sandwiches and chicken souvlaki (they are piled to the sky!)
Portions are huge so bring the whole clan to share dishes.
Avani Asian Indian Bistro
Food: Contemporary South Asian fusion
Price point: Appetizers start at $9; most tandoor mains start at $15; curries start $12
Enjoy: Anything from their tandoori menu — try the mixed platter with lamb chops, chicken tikka, Afghani murgh
Like any Indian restaurant, meals are meant for sharing. We suggest getting a couple of meat dishes, vegetarian dishes and either stuffed naan or rice. They also serve quinoa as a rice substitute.
Kravingz
Food: Intentional fusion
Price point: Brunch starts at $9; burgers and sandwiches at $12
Enjoy: This place has some of the most unique brunch items in the GTA, Wong says. The Islander with jerk corned beef hash, corn and cheddar grits, and poached eggs is recommended.
As a primary breakfast and brunch place it close a bit early.
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
Food: Italian
Price point: Appetizers start at $11; pizzas start at $15; mains at $20
Enjoy: Wood oven pizzas like Marinaio and the Diavolo featuring cured Italian sausage, spicy calabrese soppressata, peperoncino, and assorted sautéed mushrooms. Leave room for oysters.
If you are planning to go on weekends, make reservations ahead of time.
Lac Vien Vietnamese Restaurant
Type of food: Vietnamese
Price point: Appetizers start at $4.50; vermicelli dishes at $9; milkshakes (yes, you have to get one) at $3
Enjoy: mixed dinner platter with appetizers, vermicelli noodles and don't forget a bowl of pho.
Quiet for dining, but traffic does pick up in the evenings.
Chilli Chicken House
Food: Indian Hakka
Price point: Noodles start at $10; chicken dishes at $11; lunch specials are under $7
Enjoy: Chili chicken (duh) and the hakka noodles
They've been around for a while and are busy with quite substantial portions.
Roman Zaman
Food: Syrian
Price Point: Moderate
Enjoy: Beef sausages dipped in pomegranate sauce. .
All the decor is imported from Arab countries, so you really get an authentic feel.
Lucy's Seafood Kitchen
food: Cajun-style seafood
Price point: For dinner, hot appetizers start at $9; fish entrees at $17.
Enjoy: Classic fish and chips and the Mediterranean salad
Mississauga is a world class city with delicious cuisines from to old-school diners to continental and international menus; to fusion restaurants you'd likely only see in trendy cities. With a population of over 800,000 socially diversified individuals, the people demand fine dining, and they get it.
GuruLukshmi
Type of food: South Indian
Price point: Appetizers start at $3; signature dosas at $9.50
Try the dosas (all the signature dishes are vegetarian and there are also Jain options), but leave some room for uttapams and vadas. Food is filling so go easy on appetizers.
Emerald Chinese Restaurant
Food: Chinese
Price point: Moderate to more expensive
Enjoy the Pork dumplings, long rice noodles and lobster for sharing. Very good dim sum and more
Call ahead, it gets busy.
Mickey's Pizza
Food: Pizza with a focus on Chicago-style deep dish
Price point: A little more than you would pay at a take out.
Enjoy the deep-dish pizza but the thin crust is fabulous as well. Garlic cilantro sauce enhances the experience.
Saucy Restaurant
Food: is eclectic
Price point: Appetizers start at $9, pasta dishes start at $19; pizzas $10
Enjoy the prix fixe dinners, Ala carte as well, keep room for dessert as well.
Eddie's Wok 'N' Roll
Food: Hakka Indian Chinese fusion)
Price point: Specialty hakka dishes start at $13.75; vegetarian options under $12
Enjoy: Pakoras, chili chicken, noodles to share and at least one soup (there are several on the menu, so consider this your warning).
Great for family gatherings and meal sharing. We suggest making reservations ahead of time.
Peter's On Eglinton
Food: Pub food, deli
Price point: Munchies $26 and under; deli sandwiches start at $11
Enjoy: Smoked meat sandwiches and chicken souvlaki (they are piled to the sky!)
Portions are huge so bring the whole clan to share dishes.
Avani Asian Indian Bistro
Food: Contemporary South Asian fusion
Price point: Appetizers start at $9; most tandoor mains start at $15; curries start $12
Enjoy: Anything from their tandoori menu — try the mixed platter with lamb chops, chicken tikka, Afghani murgh
Like any Indian restaurant, meals are meant for sharing. We suggest getting a couple of meat dishes, vegetarian dishes and either stuffed naan or rice. They also serve quinoa as a rice substitute.
Kravingz
Food: Intentional fusion
Price point: Brunch starts at $9; burgers and sandwiches at $12
Enjoy: This place has some of the most unique brunch items in the GTA, Wong says. The Islander with jerk corned beef hash, corn and cheddar grits, and poached eggs is recommended.
As a primary breakfast and brunch place it close a bit early.
Goodfellas Wood Oven Pizza
Food: Italian
Price point: Appetizers start at $11; pizzas start at $15; mains at $20
Enjoy: Wood oven pizzas like Marinaio and the Diavolo featuring cured Italian sausage, spicy calabrese soppressata, peperoncino, and assorted sautéed mushrooms. Leave room for oysters.
If you are planning to go on weekends, make reservations ahead of time.
Lac Vien Vietnamese Restaurant
Type of food: Vietnamese
Price point: Appetizers start at $4.50; vermicelli dishes at $9; milkshakes (yes, you have to get one) at $3
Enjoy: mixed dinner platter with appetizers, vermicelli noodles and don't forget a bowl of pho.
Quiet for dining, but traffic does pick up in the evenings.
Chilli Chicken House
Food: Indian Hakka
Price point: Noodles start at $10; chicken dishes at $11; lunch specials are under $7
Enjoy: Chili chicken (duh) and the hakka noodles
They've been around for a while and are busy with quite substantial portions.
Roman Zaman
Food: Syrian
Price Point: Moderate
Enjoy: Beef sausages dipped in pomegranate sauce. .
All the decor is imported from Arab countries, so you really get an authentic feel.
Lucy's Seafood Kitchen
food: Cajun-style seafood
Price point: For dinner, hot appetizers start at $9; fish entrees at $17.
Enjoy: Classic fish and chips and the Mediterranean salad
When you visit Mississauga, the varying villages within the city are beautiful and offer different types of quaintness and history. Trails and paths are abundant and the attractions and entertainment will keep you busy.