Population:  624,000

Elevation:  556 feet above sea level

Time Zone:  Eastern Time Zone and observes Daylight Savings Time from April – October. When it’s 12pm in Mississauga, it’s 12pm in New York City.

Weather:

Month

Average high

Average low

Warmest ever

Coldest ever

Average dew point

Average precipitation

JAN.

28

15

59

-24

16

1.9

FEB.

29

15

59

-17

16

1.8

MARCH

39

24

75

-9

24

2.3

APRIL

52

35

88

12

33

2.6

MAY

65

45

90

27

44

2.6

JUNE

73

54

97

36

52

2.6

JULY

79

60

99

45

58

2.8

AUG.

77

58

96

36

58

3.2

SEP.

68

50

92

28

51

2.8

OCT.

56

39

81

15

40

2.5

NOV.

44

31

72

5

32

2.6

DEC.

33

20

68

-17

22

2.4

Local Seasons: 

Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, this Canadian city offers four distinct seasons.  Due to the proximity to the Lake as well as the warmer weather, summers tend to be the busiest time.  With daytime temperatures reaching right around 80 F and the evenings dropping near 60 F, it’s the perfect time to enjoy many of the numerous outdoor activities available.  Spring brings a rebirth as Mother Nature’s finest bursts onto the scene.  As the temperatures begin to warm, the visitor is welcomed by the beauty of a widening range of colors throughout the area.  Fall is even more vibrant as the leaves turn to a multitude of oranges, yellows, browns, and everything in between.  With the daytime temperatures still near 60 F during this time, and with the colors abounding, it’s a perfect time to enjoy a stroll through any of the city’s numerous parks, and possibly a quiet lunch at one of the great restaurants located in and around the city.  The winters tend to be cold, with a fair amount of snow.  A nice warm drink by a roaring fire while snowflakes fall is a perfect way to end a day.  Whatever the season, this lakeside city has something for everyone.

Location:  Mississauga is bounded by Oakville and Milton to the west, Brampton to the north, Toronto to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south. The city is located at 43 35' N, 79 37' W.

Getting There:

By Car

Major highways include Highway 401 (the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, connecting Windsor-Detroit to Quebec), Highway 403 (to Hamilton), Highway 407 (toll route across the north end of the city), Highway 410 (to Brampton), and the Queen Elizabeth Way (to Niagara Falls and Buffalo)

By Train

GO Transit

45 Thomas St

Mississauga ON

416 869-3200 or toll free 1 888 438-6646

Mississauga is on three major railways, which lead into Toronto; the GO Transit commuter rail service provides service to Toronto's Union Station double-decked, green and white, and the cars are shaped like elongated hexagons.

By Plane:

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

3111 Convair Drive

Mississauga, Ontario L5P 1B2

416 776-3344

Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest and busiest airport, accounting for one-third of all air traffic in Canada. It is a hub for Air Canada and provides flights to all regional, national, and international destinations

Getting Around:

By Bus

GO Bus

Clarkson GO Terminal

1110 Southdown Road

Mississauga ON 416-869-3200 or 1-888-438-6646

Call for fare and route information

The Greater Toronto Area's GO Transit service also provides an extensive intercity bus service, which connects Mississauga to downtown Toronto and neighbouring suburbs. GO Buses are not double-decked, but they are also characterized by a green and white colour scheme. Most GO Buses are coaches. GO Bus connects to the TTC Subway.

By Subway

TTC (Toronto Transit Commission)

416-393-INFO (4636) 24 hours daily for information Hours of operation: Weekday & Saturday service approximately 6:00am - 1:30am; Sunday service approximately 9:00am - 1:30am; Holiday start times vary.

For all transit needs from TTC: 

905-615-INFO (4636) Call for information about schedules, fares, routes, and service Hours:  Weekdays: 6:30 am to 9:00 pm; Weekends/Holidays: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

National Holidays

Jan. 1 - New Year's Day March or April varies - Good Friday  March or April varies - Easter Monday May Third Monday - Victoria Day July 1 - Canada Day August First Monday - Civic Holiday September 1st Monday - Labor Day October 2nd Monday - Thanksgiving Day November 11 - Remembrance Day December 25 - Christmas Day December 26 - Boxing Day