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
Mississauga
