Conveniently positioned on the shore of Lake Ontario, Mississauga is a South Ontarian city located just 30 km from Toronto. With a diverse population of 721,000, Mississauga is Canada’s sixth most populous city and has a strong economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Two large rivers run through the city and feed into the lake, and the city area coversaround 288 sq.km. Mississauga experiences a climate similar to Toronto, with cold winters, often reaching the minuses, and hot and humid summers. The Lakes strongly influence the weather, and snowfall generally lasts for a much shorter period compared to other areas of Canada.
Mississauga boasts a strong economy, and is home to a number of Fortune 500 headquarters. Toronto’s major airport is also located here, so,all in all, the city has many employment opportunities. Its major industries include aerospace, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and banking and finance.
The population in Mississauga is large and quickly growing, and is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities. Around 45% of the population is white, with the rest being of primarily South Asian, black, Chinese, Filipino, and Arab heritage. Mississauga embraces its diversity, celebrates cultural and arts festivals year-round, and is home to a number of attractions including museums, sports facilities, and shopping centres. English is considered as the mother tongue language by 47% of the population. Mississauga offers a great quality of life with fairly affordable housing, as well as a short commute time for those who work in Toronto.
Popular areas in Mississauga include:
Applewood,
Cooksville,
Erindale,
Hurontario,
Mineola,
Fairview and
Streetsville.