Koray’s guidebook
Restaurants
Whether you’re an expat or a newbie to the wonders of a steaming bowl of laksa lemak, Lion City offers one of the best in the city, served amidst a flurry of batik prints and historic maps.
Lion City Restaurant
1177 Central Pkwy WWhether you’re an expat or a newbie to the wonders of a steaming bowl of laksa lemak, Lion City offers one of the best in the city, served amidst a flurry of batik prints and historic maps.
A cheerful European-style cafe and local favorite for 25 years, Apricot Tree has grown from a small store into a thriving business after buying out a neighboring Starbucks.
The Apricot Tree Cafe
1900 Dundas St WA cheerful European-style cafe and local favorite for 25 years, Apricot Tree has grown from a small store into a thriving business after buying out a neighboring Starbucks.
The fiery chilli-laden dishes on the menu at this modest eatery more than make up for the ambiance.
Szechuan Noodle Bowl
400 Dundas St EThe fiery chilli-laden dishes on the menu at this modest eatery more than make up for the ambiance.
Divine dosas are the reason there are two waiting rooms on premise, to control the flow of people at this busy north Mississauga restaurant. You’ll need a reservation and be prepared for brisk, but friendly, service.
7 locals recommend
Guru Lukshmi
7070 St Barbara BlvdDivine dosas are the reason there are two waiting rooms on premise, to control the flow of people at this busy north Mississauga restaurant. You’ll need a reservation and be prepared for brisk, but friendly, service.
Warm service and a room full of regulars give this long-standing landmark the breezy feel of a Mediterranean taverna with Port Credit’s bustling waterfront scene outside its doors.
18 locals recommend
Colossus Greek Taverna
221 Lakeshore Rd EWarm service and a room full of regulars give this long-standing landmark the breezy feel of a Mediterranean taverna with Port Credit’s bustling waterfront scene outside its doors.
Chef/owner Massimo Capra—a fixture on both the local restaurant scene and national television as a judge on Food Network’s Chopped Canada—returned to his Mississauga roots in 2017, opening an upscale Italian restaurant that’s as quirky as his extravagantly pointed moustache.
8 locals recommend
Capra's Kitchen
1834 Lakeshore Rd WChef/owner Massimo Capra—a fixture on both the local restaurant scene and national television as a judge on Food Network’s Chopped Canada—returned to his Mississauga roots in 2017, opening an upscale Italian restaurant that’s as quirky as his extravagantly pointed moustache.
Parks & Nature
Marco Muzzo Memorial Woods and Park
18.6 acre park
Beautiful walks and scenery, lots of birds and nature to look at while enjoying the outdoors.
24 locals recommend
Rattray Marsh Conservation Area
1180 Lakeshore Rd WBeautiful walks and scenery, lots of birds and nature to look at while enjoying the outdoors.
Entertainment
The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club
Mississaugua is one of Canada’s most prestigious and historic clubs, a place where its highly-regarded golf course is central to more than 100 years of greatness.
The Mississaugua Golf and Country Club
1725 Mississauga RdMississaugua is one of Canada’s most prestigious and historic clubs, a place where its highly-regarded golf course is central to more than 100 years of greatness.
Bad Axe Throwing
2388 Fairview StAxe throwing!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
3636 Hawkestone RdSky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park.
Learn a bit about Buddhist philosophy, Chinese art and culture through a guided tour at Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto (but be respectful, as it is an actual house of worship).
Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto
6525 Millcreek DrLearn a bit about Buddhist philosophy, Chinese art and culture through a guided tour at Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto (but be respectful, as it is an actual house of worship).
There are arcades, and then there’s the Playdium—a much coveted birthday party outing amongst Mississauga dwellers of a certain age. With over 40,000 square feet of gaming goodness, from roller coaster simulators to a real life go kart track, you can let your inner child fly free.
63 locals recommend
Playdium Amusement Centre
99 Rathburn Rd WThere are arcades, and then there’s the Playdium—a much coveted birthday party outing amongst Mississauga dwellers of a certain age. With over 40,000 square feet of gaming goodness, from roller coaster simulators to a real life go kart track, you can let your inner child fly free.
Shopping
It is the largest shopping centre in Ontario and the second largest shopping centre in Canada, after the West Edmonton Mall.
395 locals recommend
Square One Shopping Centre
100 City Centre Dr It is the largest shopping centre in Ontario and the second largest shopping centre in Canada, after the West Edmonton Mall.
Sightseeing
Dubbed “The Village in the City”, the quaint town of Streetsville is located in the growing city of Mississauga - home to the largest number of historic buildings.
49 locals recommend
Streetsville
Dubbed “The Village in the City”, the quaint town of Streetsville is located in the growing city of Mississauga - home to the largest number of historic buildings.
Mississauga's entertainment hub for shopping, events, music and dining on the waterfront.
148 locals recommend
Port Credit
Mississauga's entertainment hub for shopping, events, music and dining on the waterfront.
In front of the somewhat divisive aesthetics of Mississauga’s City Hall is a free outdoor entertainment space, with splash pads in the summer and skating rinks in the winter.
68 locals recommend
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre DrIn front of the somewhat divisive aesthetics of Mississauga’s City Hall is a free outdoor entertainment space, with splash pads in the summer and skating rinks in the winter.
Expect to walk through 165 years of living history at Benares Historic House, a Georgian-style abode in South Mississauga that has been home to four generations of families throughout the years.
10 locals recommend
Benares Historic House
1507 Clarkson Rd NExpect to walk through 165 years of living history at Benares Historic House, a Georgian-style abode in South Mississauga that has been home to four generations of families throughout the years.
No newcomer to the craft beer scene, this brewery has been around for over two decades, supplying local restaurants and selling its beer from a modest space in Port Credit.
Old Credit Brewing Company
6 Queen St WNo newcomer to the craft beer scene, this brewery has been around for over two decades, supplying local restaurants and selling its beer from a modest space in Port Credit.
Essentials
Loblaws
5010 Glen Erin DrLarge grocery store