Mississauga is the GTA’s second-largest city and one of the largest in Canada, with about 718,000 residents at the 2021 Census. Located in Peel Region along Lake Ontario, it is home to Toronto Pearson International Airport, major corporate head offices and some of the most diverse communities in the country.
Neighbourhoods
- City Centre: high-rise condos around Square One Shopping Centre and Celebration Square.
- Port Credit: a lakeside village with a marina, restaurants and festivals.
- Streetsville: a historic main street with a small-town feel.
- Erin Mills and Churchill Meadows: family-oriented suburbs with parks and schools.
- Meadowvale and Malton: established communities close to employment areas and the airport.
Getting around
MiWay operates local buses, and GO Transit serves Mississauga on the Lakeshore West, Milton and Kitchener lines. The Hazel McCallion Line, a light rail line along Hurontario Street connecting Port Credit, the City Centre and Brampton, is a major transit project for the city. Highways 401, 403, 410, 427 and the QEW all pass through Mississauga.
Housing
Mississauga offers everything from downtown condos to detached homes in mature neighbourhoods. TRREB data showed an average selling price of about $930,000 in September 2026. Read our Mississauga Housing Market Outlook 2026 for details.
Things to do
- Walk the waterfront trail and parks along Lake Ontario.
- Attend events and outdoor concerts at Celebration Square.
- Explore the Riverwood conservancy and Credit River trails.
- Shop at Square One, one of Canada’s largest malls.
City services
Mississauga residents can contact the city through 311 for services such as waste collection, roads and parking. Peel Region manages water, public health and paramedic services.
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