Connecting Mississauga and 1812
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Wherever I look, history, and legacy of the War of 1812, is all around us, shaping the narratives, place names, and stories of our home.
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7 Fun Fall Things to do in Mississauga
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Pick up a drink from your favourite indie coffee shop, put your most comfortable hoodie on and start falling for fall!
Read MoreMississauga's Superfan Nav Bhatia Brings Kid’s Fantasy Basketball Camp to Newton’s Grove School
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Mississauga's Superfan Nav Bhatia Brings Kid’s Fantasy Basketball Camp to Newton’s Grove School
Read MorePrisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga: Untied Endings
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While not at work, some POWs had a lively social life within the communities of the Greater Toronto Area, but not every story had a happy ending.
Read MoreFifth Line West – A Ghost on the Mississauga Landscape
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This traces a route of travel that has been part of our landscape for more than 200 years now.
Read MoreRemembering Mississauga’s Oscar Peterson
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Oscar Peterson was a world-renowned Canadian jazz pianist and composer whose remarkable talent made him one of the greatest musicians of the 20th Century.
Read MoreA Day in the Life Historic Mississauga
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Within the typical 19th-century household, the family was considered the most basic economic unit. Men, women, and children all played crucial roles in the structure and success of the family.
Read MoreMississauga and Historic Surveys – Part 1
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Decisions made in almost every historic survey that I have referenced in Mississauga can still be seen in some fashion on our landscape today – in some cases over 200 years later.
Read MorePrisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga: Silk Scarves, Dances, & Bootleggers
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Despite legal restrictions, people connected with the POWs and built all kinds of relationships with them.
Read MoreMississauga’s and the Loss of the Maggie Hunter
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The Maggie Hunter was not a large ship, even judged by the standards of her time, but she was a big vessel for Port Credit, and much larger than the other stonehookers.
Read MoreWelcome to Britannia in Mississauga
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The area around Britannia began to draw colonial-era settlers as early as 1819, shortly after the signing of Treaty 19 between the Indigenous Mississaugas and The Crown in 1818.
Read MoreThe History of Tecumseh in Mississauga
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There are multiple name references to Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh (1768-1813) on our landscape, with some differences to how they appear (and how they are spelled.)
Read MoreLearn About National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 in Mississauga
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A night of rhythm, roots and recognition happens on June 21st, 2025 at Mississauga Celebration Square.
Read MoreRemembering Maungwudaus of the Mississaugas
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Maungwudaus led an influential and multifaceted life, which allowed him to significantly impact his community.
Read MoreMississauga's Friendship Agreements
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The common thread between the three friendship agreements is to continue to foster a spirit of friendship and cooperation between Mississauga residents and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.
Read MoreRemembering Nahnebahwequay, and announcing “The Legend of Nahnee” from Heritage Mississauga
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With the support of her community, Nahnee was eventually called on by the Rama First Nation band council to petition Queen Victoria in England and to advocate for the rights of First Nations peoples.
Read MoreShips in Bottles to Silk Scarves – Prisoners of War at the Cooksville Brickyard in Mississauga
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What was even more interesting, to the Department of Defence’s dismay, were the connections the POWs had formed with the Cooksville community and beyond.
Read MoreRemembering Mississauga's Charles Cameron
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Part of the Sheridan Homelands subdivision today is located on a former 200-acre farm property, previously belonging to Charles Cameron.
Read MoreThe Best Free Things to do in Summer at Mississauga's Celebration Square
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Enjoy these sweet summer events that are free from May to October!
Read MoreMississauga Launches New Parking Stations for Shared e-bikes and e-scooters
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Installing more than 100 parking stations will help organize the shared e-bikes and e-scooters while keeping regular bike racks available for personal devices.
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