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bouldering and breaking competitions to
inspire youth and the young at heart.
The Mississauga Latin Festival ignites
the fiery energy and passion of Latin
culture with a parade and celebrations with
representation from Colombia, Mexico,
Peru, and Brazil. Mid-August brings
Mississauga Italfest, showcasing Italian-
Canadian heritage through traditional
food, dance and music.
The bounty of locally-sourced ingredi-
ents make for easy to find foodie souvenirs
discovered at weekly farmers markets. The
Lakeview Farmers Market in Lakeview
Village has Insta-worthy moments at its
memorable sunflower field. The season
concludes with MuslimFest, the largest
festival of its kind in North America, with
entertainment and events celebrating
Islamic faith and practices, an extensive
smorgasbord of halal food and a bazaar with
tempting gifts, crafts and clothing from the
Middle East, Asia and local creators.
FALL
Leaves are one of the first signs of autumn’s
appearance. Brilliant leafy shades appear
throughout the canopy at the Rattray
Marsh Conservation Area, a 38-hectare
wetlands known for its boardwalk trails
and memorable birdwatching. Nearby,
Riverwood Conservancy spans 61 hectares
of meadows, ravines and woodlands. Each
fall, salmon can be spotted returning along
the Credit River to spawn. Enjoy guided
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hikes, workshops and garden tours to
explore the area.
This September, a new festival debuts in
Mississauga’s Erindale Park. The Great
Outdoor Comedy Festival promises to bring
top-named talent and endless laughs from
headliners John Mulaney, Fred Armisen
and Hasan Minhaj (to name a few).
Indoor cultural life thrives as well. The
Living Arts Centre, approaching its 30th
anniversary in 2027, will have a jam-packed
schedule of music, dance and theatre per-
formances. The centre is also home to the
Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, and the
Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra.
The popular Art Gallery of Mississauga
continues to showcase contemporary
exhibitions alongside community
programming.
Sports fans can join the energetic
fanbase of Raptors 905, the city’s NBA G
League affiliate, when the basketball season
tips off in November. For those who want to
perfect their golf swing, the BraeBen Golf
Course, an 18-hole championship golf
course and nine-hole, par-3 course, is open
for tee time reservations.
WINTER
When temperatures drop, outdoor skating
rinks at Port Credit Memorial Park,
Woodhurst Heights Park, and Celebration
Square light up with twinkly lights, music,
food trucks and heated patios. The square
also hosts the three-day APIK Festival in a
custom urban snowpark in the middle of
the city’s centre. Big energy fuels the ski and
snowboard competitions (with $100,000 in
prizes), demos, lessons and DJ after parties.
For indoor warmth, Mississauga’s
diverse culinary scene shines. Square One
Shopping Centre boasts over 330 stores and
over 100 dining options, including The
Food District, a curated and artisanal
collection of 25 restaurants and The District
Kitchen, a rotating pop-up of food concepts.
MICHELIN-recognized eateries like
Tamarind Modern Indian Bistro and Mama
Fatma highlight the city’s global flavours.
Year-round, interactive attractions
engage visitors, from the new Space
Explorers VR experience at GYGO,
simulating spacewalks and ISS visits, to
temporary new exhibitions that are always
on the horizon (visitmississauga.ca)