About Mississauga

Top reasons to live and or invest in Mississauga

• Mississauga is Canada's 6th largest city with population of more than 730,000. It is 3rd largest FIRE (Finance, Insurance, Real Estate cluster). The Greater Toronto's FIRE sector including Mississauga is 3rd largest in North America and amongst largest in the world
• Mississauga is one of Canada's best cities to live as per MoneySense's Canada Best Cities to live 2010 report. City of Mississauga has earned 'AAA' credit rating; six years  in a row (2003-2009), by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, based on the City’s exceptional liquidity levels, debt-free position, and strategically located economy
• Mississauga is the home to Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest airport and  only city in GTA, with access to seven major highways. Read Mississauga's economic indicators
• Average household income is $97,480 per annum, above both provincial and national averages. Mississauga is also the safest city to live in Ontario with lowest crime rates
• Over 54,500 businesses, 422,590 employees and 61 of Fortune 500 Canadian head offices are in Mississauga. Over 82.35% of Mississauga's resident labour force has post-secondary education
• City of Mississauga prides itself on being an environmentally responsible community. Take a read through Mississauga's Communities in Bloom profile book and learn about the unique programs, initiatives and partnerships between all sectors of our community
• Mississauga has more than 480 parks and woodlands for you to discover. Here you can enjoy a variety of active recreational activities. Mississauga's extensive trail system including scenic Credit River, offers a serene and tranquil setting for you to enjoy and stay fit. Trails can be used for walking, cycling, jogging, inline skating and even cross country skiing during the winter months
• The University of Toronto Mississauga is one of top higher education institutions in Mississauga. Sheridan college is soon establishing a campus in the heart of Mississauga City Centre
• Mississauga offers jobs and business opportunities in following key business sectors: Biomedical/ Pharmaceutical, FIRE, Consumer Products, Information Technology, Automotive, Aerospace, Financial Services & Telecommunication
• Mississauga is a major centre for successful call centres of top Mississauga employers
• Mississauga is Toronto's closet suburb, a sought after destination of affluent immigrants from all over the world
• Mississauga's property prices are very affordable in comparison to Downtown Toronto

Mississauga City Centre- The place to be!

Mississauga's Downtown 21 Official Plan (20 MB  file size) provides a new policy framework to direct growth to where it will benefit the urban form, support a strong public transportation system and address the long term sustainability of the city. Downtown Mississauga's Celebration Square has transformed the area around City Hall into a huge gathering place. The Celebration Square was completed in 2011 and a cost of approximate $40 million. Mississaugans come here to celebrate year-round activities including major events.