Formed in 1974, Mississauga is now recognized as Canada's 6th largest and fastest growing major

city with a population of 695,000 residents representing cultures from around the world.

Mississauga is home to Lester B. Pearson International Airport and the greatest concentration of

major highways in the country, all of which position Mississauga to serve local, national and

international markets and travelers. Local public transit is linked to Toronto and other neighboring

cities, offering a comprehensive network of bus, subway and commuter train routes.

Recognized for being the safest city in Canada, Mississauga is a known major focal point for

commercial activity, rich in arts, cultural facilities, parks, entertainment, nightlife and world class

sport and recreational facilities for all interests that attract residents and visitors alike. Full of

tremendous shopping opportunities and home to Square One, Ontario's largest mall, Mississauga

is the place to shop till you drop.

Home to more than 18,000 businesses and a major employment centre within the GTA,

Mississauga houses 50 of Canada's Fortune 500 offices providing residents with an opportunity to

work close to home.

We have over 481 parks and woodlands with serene tranquil settings or passive and active

recreational facilities with our lakefront parks becoming a boaters haven.

For more information visit: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover

Mississauga Tourism

301 Burnamthorpe Rd West

Central Library 3rd Floor

Mississauga, ON, L5B 3Y3

Phone: 1-866-256-6279

http://www.mississaugatourism.ca/Mississauga_Tourism_148.aspx

In case of a medical or police emergency, dial 911. From any payphone or cell-phone, the call is free.

Driving is the primary means of getting around in Mississauga. If there is no sign posted, the

speed limit on streets is 50 km/h (about 30 mph) and 100 km/h (about 60 mph) on highways

(freeways). Wearing seatbelts is mandatory for all adults and children.

Mississauga is covered by the area code 905. Some areas east and north of Toronto, such as

Pickering, are also covered by this area code. Toronto is covered by the 416 and 647 area codes.

Long-distance charges do not apply to calls made within Mississauga or to Toronto, but charges

may apply to calls made to the rest of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

You must be at least 19 years of age to purchase cigarettes. Mississauga (along with the rest of

the Region of Peel) follows a smoke-free bylaw, which prohibits smoking in most public spaces

such as restaurants, dinner theatres, shopping malls and government offices. In some public

spaces, there are Designated Smoking Rooms (DSR), which are fully ventilated spaces; no one

under the age of 19 is permitted in these areas. The legal drinking age in Ontario is 19; in some

cases, proof of age may be required. A driver’s license is considered a valid form of identification.

The sale of alcohol, including spirits and wine, is controlled by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario

(LCBO) stores; visit www.lcbo.com for locations. Domestic and imported beers can be purchased

at The Beer Store; see www.thebeerstore.ca for the nearest locations.

The climate in Mississauga is considered moderate. The average temperature ranges from –6°C

(21°F) in January to 20°C (69°F) in July and 3°C (37°F) in November. Snowfall in Mississauga is

considered low in comparison to the rest of Ontario and Canada. Visit Environment Canada’s Web

site at www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca for an up-to-date forecast. Visitor Services For visitor

information, call Mississauga Tourism at 905-896-5998.