Mississauga - Wikipedia
WEBTwo large new towns; Erin Mills and (New) Meadowvale, were started in 1968 and 1969, respectively. The areas amalgamated to create the present city: The Town of Mississauga (red), was created out of Toronto Township, which in 1952 annexed a portion of Toronto Gore Township (right of dashed white line).
Mississauga’s History – Heritage Mississauga
WEBMississauga can trace its roots back to before European settlement – over 200 years ago. In the early 1600s, French traders encountered Native peoples around the North Shore of Lake Huron called the Mississaugas.
History – Anniversary - City of Mississauga
WEBMississauga has been shaped by Indigenous, immigrant and present day communities who make it the diverse, thriving and successful city it is today. Explore 50 years of milestones in the timeline, discover a deeper history in images, and read about the making of a city before incorporation.
Mississauga - The Canadian Encyclopedia
WEBOct 24, 2012 · Mississauga is the seventh-largest city in Canada, and the second-largest in the Greater Toronto Area (see also Largest Cities in Canada by Population). Growing from 234,975 residents in 1975, planners forecast a population of 930,800 by 2051. Mississauga’s population is also ethnically diverse.
Mississauga | Greater Toronto Area, Lake Ontario, City Centre
WEB3 days ago · Mississauga, city, regional municipality of Peel, southeastern Ontario, Canada. It lies at the western end of Lake Ontario, immediately southwest of Toronto. First settled in the early 19th century on land purchased from the Mississauga Indians, the township of Toronto gave rise to the villages of.
Exploring Mississauga’s Heritage: A Journey Through History and ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Mississauga’s history dates back thousands of years, originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples, including the Credit River and Mississauga First Nations. The area was later settled by European immigrants in the early 19th century, leading to the establishment of various communities and industries.
The history of Mississauga — Modern Mississauga Media
WEBOct 9, 2019 · Mississauga was born through amalgamation – first as a Town in 1968, and then a City in 1974. But Mississauga has much older roots. People have traversed this landscape for thousands of years.
WEBMississauga can trace its roots back before European settlement – over 200 years. In the early 1600s, French traders encountered Native peoples, the Mississaugas, around the North Shore of Lake Huron.
Exploring Mississauga’s Indigenous History and Culture
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Mississauga’s Indigenous origins are the foundation of its culture today. The Chi-twaa Tigaanes Sacred Gardens, created by Heritage Mississauga, commemorates the Mississaugas of the Credit River circa 1826 to 1847, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and the Credit Mission Village.
How the City of Mississauga Was Born
WEBJan 10, 2024 · Explore greenspaces, trails and parks, public art installations and learn some history along the way. Did you know Colonel Saunders used to live in Applewood? Or that a Grand Duchess lived on Camilla Road? Or that a Mississauga inventor created the first rigid hockey helmet?
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