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Mississauga, Ontario

Mississauga is a city in southern Ontario, Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario and immediately west of Toronto.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Mississauga is a city in southern Ontario, just west of Toronto, on the shore of Lake Ontario. It is one of Canada's largest municipalities and a major suburban, industrial, and transportation hub.

What it is

Mississauga is a city in the Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, incorporated in 1974. It lies immediately west of Toronto on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, with a long shoreline. The name comes from the Anishinaabe word Misi-zaagiing.

Why it matters

With a 2021 population of 717,961, Mississauga is one of Canada's most populous municipalities and a key part of the Greater Toronto Area. It is a major industrial and business centre, and home to Toronto Pearson International Airport, the country's busiest airport.

Key details

The city borders Toronto, Brampton, Milton, and Oakville. It is known for its residential suburbs, industrial zones, and transportation links. Mississauga's economy is closely tied to the Toronto metropolitan area, and it serves as a major hub for air travel and logistics.

In short

  • Located in southern Ontario, west of Toronto on Lake Ontario.
  • Part of Peel Region with a 2021 population of 717,961.
  • One of Canada's largest municipalities and a major transportation hub.
  • Home to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Canadian angle

Mississauga is one of the largest cities in the Greater Toronto Area and a major urban centre in Ontario, making it highly relevant to Canadian readers.

Quick questions

Where is Mississauga Ontario?
Mississauga is in southern Ontario, Canada, on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario, immediately west of Toronto in Peel Region.
What is Mississauga known for?
It is known for being a large Toronto suburb, a major industrial and business centre, and home to Toronto Pearson International Airport.
What is the population of Mississauga?
Mississauga's population was 717,961 in the 2021 Canadian census.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississauga
    Supports: City status, location in Ontario and Peel Region, borders, and 2021 population.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/place/Mississauga
    Supports: Location southwest of Toronto, status as a residential suburb and industrial centre, and 2021 population.
  3. Destination Ontario — https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/cities-towns/mississauga
    Supports: Known for arts, villages, culinary scene, parks, shopping, incorporation in 1974, airport, and regional location.
  4. Visit Mississauga — https://www.visitmississauga.ca/about-mississauga/
    Supports: General description of Mississauga as a destination on Lake Ontario between Toronto and Niagara Falls.
  5. MapQuest — https://www.mapquest.com/ca/ontario/mississauga-282177381
    Supports: General location west of Toronto and examples of major attractions/neighbourhoods.