Ontario · Canada
Mississauga travel guide
Mississauga is a city in Ontario, Canada, home to about 718,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, August and September
- Nearest airport
- YYZ9 km · Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Currency
- CADCanadian dollar
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Language
- English, French
About
About Mississauga
Mississauga is a city in Peel Region, Ontario, Canada. Situated on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, it borders Toronto (Etobicoke) to the east, Brampton to the north, Milton to the northwest, and Oakville to the southwest.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mississauga
See
- Port Credit
- Streetsville
- Art Gallery of Mississauga
- Blackwood Gallery
- Kariya Park
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Garden
- Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
- Port Credit Memorial Park
- Lakefront Promenade Park
- Jack Darling Memorial Park
- Erindale Park
- Lake Aquitaine Park & Trail
Do
- Living Arts Centre
- Paramount Fine Foods Centre
- Scooter's Roller Palace
- Golf
- BraeBen Golf Course
- Lakeview Golf Course
- Fishing
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When to go
The best time to visit Mississauga
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mississauga are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; July is the wettest, with about 85 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Mississauga: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 21 km) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 53 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Mississauga (YYZ) is home to Canada's largest airport. Located in Malton, Toronto Pearson International Airport primarily serves Canada's largest city, with two crowded terminals and flights from cities across Canada, many American cities and European, Asian, Latin American, African and Oceanian destinations. The airport is a short taxi ride from anywhere in Mississauga and is served by local buses. Alternatives to Mississauga's main airport are Hamilton (YHM) and Buffalo (BUF), which both offer a much smaller selection of flights but are occasionally less expensive.
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YYZ · Toronto Pearson International Airport
YTZ · Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
YHM · John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Mississauga
Stay safe
Mississauga is a fairly safe city, however, use common sense and vigilance at night like any other large city, as muggings can sometimes happen. The local police are friendly, trustworthy, and approachable, so any issues you have you can ask them for help. On the weekend, clubs and bars in Mississauga can fill up with people fast. If you see a confrontation in a bar or club, it is best not to get involved, as these can escalate quickly. For life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1 to be connected to Police, Fire, or Ambulance.
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Questions
Mississauga: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mississauga?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mississauga are May, June, August and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C; July is the wettest, with about 85 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mississauga?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), about 8.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 21 km) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 53 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Mississauga?
Canadian dollar (CAD).
Nearby
Destinations near Mississauga
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.